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Carry out a crop regulation program

Carry out a crop regulation program

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPHT301A
State Code
D7184
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/06/2011
View on TGA
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
25/01/2012
Field of Education
050101 - Agricultural Science
Original Release Date
25/01/2012
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit covers the process of co-ordinating a crop regulation program in which thinning and pruning of flower, fruit or vegetable crops is undertaken to control yield and quality and defines the standard required to: prepare for crop regulation activities; co-ordinate work groups; use a range of methods to achieve crop regulation goals; assess the effects on plant growth, habit and production levels of thinning and pruning operations; record or report activities; store and maintain equipment and materials.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for the crop regulation program
  • 1.1. The site and operational requirements of the crop regulation program are identified according to the site plan and enterprise work procedures.
  • 1.2. Crop regulation materials are selected according to enterprise work procedures.
  • 1.3. Services are located using site plans and in consultation with the supervisor.
  • 1.4. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards are identified, risks assessed, controls implemented and reported to the supervisor.
  • 1.5. Suitable safety and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) are selected, used and maintained.
2. Prepare crop regulation equipment
  • 2.1. Tools, equipment and machinery are selected according to enterprise work procedures.
  • 2.2. Pre-operational and safety checks are carried out on tools, equipment and machinery according to manufacturers specifications and enterprise work procedures.
  • 2.3. Tools, equipment and machinery are calibrated and adjusted according to manufacturer's guidelines and enterprise work procedures.
3. Implement the crop regulation program
  • 3.1. Enterprise work team and contractors are identified and work tasks are co-ordinated in a sequential, timely and effective manner in consultation with the supervisor.
  • 3.2. Work pattern is planned to cover the site in an efficient, sequential and co-ordinated manner according to enterprise work procedures.
  • 3.3. Crop regulation tasks are undertaken according to OHS requirements and with due consideration of the environmental implications.
  • 3.4. Crop regulation tasks are monitored and remedial action is undertaken where necessary to achieve program objectives.
  • 3.5. A clean and safe work area is maintained throughout and on completion of work.
4. Complete crop regulation activities
  • 4.1. Waste material is removed from the site and disposed of in an environmentally aware and safe manner according to enterprise work procedures.
  • 4.2. Tools, equipment and machinery are cleaned, maintained and stored according to enterprise work procedures.
  • 4.3. Work outcomes are recorded or reported to the supervisor according to enterprise work procedures.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Crop regulation methods may include:
chemical and manual thinning
selective harvesting
training
summer and winter pruning
hedging, skirting, topping and trimming.
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

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:
prepare for crop regulation activities
co-ordinate work groups
use a range of methods to achieve crop regulation goals
assess the effects on plant growth, habit and production levels of thinning and pruning operations
record or report activities
store and maintain equipment and materials.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S3439 RTE3002A Co-ordinate a crop regulation program Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BBB19 AHCPHT301 Carry out a crop regulation program Unit of competency