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Supervise mushroom substrate preparation

Supervise mushroom substrate preparation

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPHT316
State Code
OCT61
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
24/12/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/05/2021
Field of Education
050301 - Horticulture
Original Release Date
21/05/2021
Nominal Hours
45
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to supervise mushroom substrate preparation (Phase II), including confirming preparation requirements, monitoring the preparation process and finalising the mushroom substrate preparation process.The unit applies to individuals who supervise mushroom substrate preparation under broad direction, and take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Confirm requirements for mushroom substrate preparation
  • 1.1 Obtain details of required quantities of substrate, dates and times to be achieved for each stage of the process, and inform work team
  • 1.2 Determine availability, quality, serviceability and cleanliness of resources required for mushroom substrate preparation
  • 1.3 Identify and apply site quarantine protocols, workplace and personal hygiene requirements, and food safety requirements for substrate preparation
  • 1.4 Identify potential hazards and risks and implement safe working practices to manage risks
  • 1.5 Identify environmental and biosecurity implications associated with substrate preparation, and undertake activities to minimise impact
2. Monitor mushroom substrate preparation process
  • 2.1 Monitor mushroom substrate preparation processes
  • 2.2 Take samples of materials and outputs according to workplace procedures
  • 2.3 Monitor and position probes to ensure representative readings
  • 2.4 Record production information required for Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP)
  • 2.5 Report faults or variations from required settings or workplace quality standards
  • 2.6 Monitor compost, rooms and work areas for the presence of pests, and take remedial action according to workplace procedures
3. Finalise mushroom substrate preparation process
  • 3.1 Monitor clean-up activities at the end of each process stage
  • 3.2 Perform routine preventative maintenance, and report faults according to workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Clean and store tools and equipment according to workplace requirements
  • 3.4 Record substrate preparation activities according to workplace requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAN97 AHCPHT309 Supervise mushroom substrate preparation Unit of competency