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Water mushroom crops

Water mushroom crops

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPHT221
State Code
OCS81
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
25
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare and operate watering equipment and complete watering operations for mushroom crops.The unit applies to individuals who water mushroom crops under general supervision with limited autonomy or accountability.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to use watering equipment
  • 1.1 Identify mushroom watering requirements with supervisor
  • 1.2 Assemble and connect watering equipment components to water supply
  • 1.3 Add chemicals to water according to supervisor instructions
  • 1.4 Read and record water meter for the area to be watered
  • 1.5 Identify rooms requiring watering and required watering pattern
2. Operate watering equipment
  • 2.1 Follow site quarantine protocols, workplace and personal hygiene requirements for watering operation
  • 2.2 Check and adjust water pressure to ensure correct spray or droplet pattern is achieved
  • 2.3 Provide and distribute water evenly in the correct quantity and pressure
  • 2.4 Report and fix faults or variations in watering operations
  • 2.5 Identify workplace health and safety hazards, and report to supervisor
  • 2.6 Identify environmental and biosecurity implications associated with work, and minimise impact
3. Finalise watering operations
  • 3.1 Read water meter for area, and record amount of water used
  • 3.2 Disconnect watering equipment and return to storage area
  • 3.3 Identify and report unserviceable watering equipment according to workplace procedures
  • 3.4 Report work outcomes and seek feedback on performance
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAR89 AHCPHT208 Water mushroom crops Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BJR9 AHC20324 Certificate II in Production Horticulture Qualification
BGG4 AHC20320 Certificate II in Production Horticulture Qualification