Elements and Performance Criteria

RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Policies and procedures
Work is carried out in accordance with workplace procedures, licensing requirements and legislative requirements
Workplace information
Workplace information can include:
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
specifications
production schedules
instructions
routine maintenance schedules
work notes
MSDS
manufacturer instructions
product labels
Integrated Pest Management programs
verbal directions from manager, supervisor, or senior operator
Wine grape facilities
Wine grape nursery facilities may include:
glasshouses
shade houses
hardening-off areas
Equipment
Equipment may include:
secateurs
water spray containers
dibblers
rubbish bins,
tractors,
knapsack sprayers
spray carts
forklift
Materials
Materials may include:
fertilisers
fungicides
insecticides
pallets
Waste
Waste may include:
diseased or damaged plant material
potting mix
pots
unused chemicals and chemical containers
Work hazards
Work hazards may include:
use of chemicals and disinfectants
sharp tools
obstacles
sun exposure
operating spray equipment
Irrigation system components
Irrigation system components may include:
pump
sprinkler
sprinkler heads
solenoids
filters
controllers
sprayers and drippers
Irrigation systems
Irrigation systems may include:
ebb and flow
sprinklers
capillary beds
sprayers and drippers
Problems and anomalies
Common problems and anomalies may include:
dehydration
pests
diseases
nutrient deficiencies
deformed plants
inefficient irrigation system
environmental parameters outside acceptable range
equipment breakdown
Treatments
Treatments may include:
pesticides
fungicides
fertilisers
removing weeds
canopy management
altering environmental parameters

Records
Records will include:
date
environmental parameters
treatments applied
rate of treatments
name of operator

EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Assessment must be carried out in a manner that recognises the cultural and literacy requirements of the assessee and is appropriate to the work performed. Competence in this unit must be achieved in accordance with food safety standards and regulations.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of ability to:
use personal protective equipment, MSDS and follow other specified OHS procedures
follow hygiene procedures
select, mix and apply chemical treatments according to instructions
correctly sterilise equipment
monitor irrigation system and correct or report faults
water and monitor plants to instructions.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must occur in a real or simulated workplace where the assessee has access to:
personal protective clothing and equipment as required
work procedures, including advice on company practices, safe work practices, food safety, quality and environmental requirements
instructions, information, specifications and schedules as required
equipment, services and corresponding information as required
products and materials as required
internal and external customers and suppliers as required
cleaning procedures, materials and equipment as required
documentation and recording requirements and procedures.
Method of assessment
This unit should be assessed together with other units of competency relevant to the function or work role.
Guidance information for assessment
To ensure consistency in one's performance, competence should be demonstrated on more than one occasion over a period of time in order to cover a variety of circumstances, cases and responsibilities, and where possible, over a number of assessment activities.