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Develop a crop regulation program

Develop a crop regulation program

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPHT409
State Code
OCT54
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
050101 - Agricultural Science
Original Release Date
21/05/2021
Nominal Hours
90
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to assess, develop, document and monitor a crop regulation program.The unit applies to individuals who apply specialist skills and knowledge to developing a crop regulation program. This includes applying and communicating non-routine technical solutions to predictable and unpredictable problems.All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures, health and safety in the workplace requirements, legislative and regulatory requirements, and sustainability and biosecurity practices.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Assess crop regulation methods
  • 1.1 Identify production targets and requirements, including quantity, quality and availability of specified crops
  • 1.2 Research the characteristics and growing requirements of plant species and cultivars that may affect the crop regulation program
  • 1.3 Assess the benefits and limitations of available crop regulation methods for specified crops
  • 1.4 Identify hazards and assess risks associated with program, and develop, document and cost control measures to manage risks according to workplace health and safety procedures
  • 1.5 Determine cost-effective approach to crop regulation, and submit to management for approval
2. Identify the requirements of a crop regulation program
  • 2.1 Develop crop regulation program to achieve appropriate yield and quality
  • 2.2 Identify and confirm availability of resources, tools, equipment and machinery for the program
  • 2.3 Outline staged implementation and development according to the range of conditions during the growing cycle
  • 2.4 Determine timelines for crop regulation activities, taking into account the needs of the crop and site conditions
3. Prepare and document the crop regulation program and specifications
  • 3.1 Prepare and document the crop regulation plan, specifications and quotation based on the requirements of the program
  • 3.2 Develop and document on-site procedures and schedule of activities for the program
4. Monitor the crop regulation program
  • 4.1 Communicate the crop regulation plan, specifications, on-site procedures and schedule of activities to staff
  • 4.2 Monitor program implementation to ensure requirements of the production plan are achieved
  • 4.3 Review and refine program to ensure it is responsive to changing conditions
  • 4.4 Identify non-compliance with documented objectives and specifications, and implement remedial actions to alleviate or overcome identified shortcomings in program
  • 4.5 Identify and document remediation action, and report to management
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAR66 AHCPHT402 Develop a crop regulation program Unit of competency