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Develop a crop regulation program
Develop a crop regulation program
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPHT402
AHCPHT402
State Code
BAR66
BAR66
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/01/2017
Field of Education
050101 - Agricultural Science
Original Release Date
12/01/2017
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to develop a crop regulation program.It applies to individuals who analyse information and exercise judgement to complete a range of advanced skilled activities and demonstrate deep knowledge in a specific technical area. They have accountability for the work of others and analyse, design and communicate solutions to a range of complex problems. All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to 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 in terms of 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 Evaluate implementation risk of available methods and record and cost risk controls
- 1.5 Determined the most cost-effective approach to crop regulation and submit to management for approval
2. Identify the requirements of a crop regulation program
- 2.1 Develop the crop regulation program to achieve the 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 over 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 a plan, specifications and quotation based on the requirements of the program
- 3.2 Develop and document on-site procedures and schedules for the program
4. Monitor the crop regulation program
- 4.1 Monitor implementation of the program to ensure requirements of the production plan are achieved
- 4.2 Monitor and review the program to ensure it remains responsive to changing conditions
- 4.3 Implement appropriate courses of action to alleviate or overcome identified shortcomings
- 4.4 Document and report remedial action undertaken to management
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D7194 | AHCPHT402A | Develop a crop regulation program | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OCT54 | AHCPHT409 | Develop a crop regulation program | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BDC8 | AHC41616 | Certificate IV in Organic Farming | Qualification |
| AD629 | AHCSS00044 | Organic Horticulture Management Skill Set | Skill set |
| BCZ0 | AHC40316 | Certificate IV in Production Horticulture | Qualification |
| BEY9 | AHC40219 | Certificate IV in Protected Horticulture | Qualification |