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Manage a controlled growing environment

Manage a controlled growing environment

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPHT503
State Code
BAP38
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
27/06/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/01/2017
Field of Education
050301 - Horticulture
Original Release Date
12/01/2017
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to manage controlled growing environments.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. Identify crop requirements
  • 1.1 Determine crop growth and production requirements according to a documented production plan
  • 1.2 Research environmental parameters for optimal growing conditions for the specific crop, using available information resources
  • 1.3 Identify and record controlled growing environment factors
2. Determine requirements for controlled growing environment
  • 2.1 Identify, cost and confirm availability of structures, machinery, equipment and resources required to control environmental conditions
  • 2.2 Identify detrimental environmental impacts associated with the controlled growing environment system
3. Prepare a management plan for controlled growing environment
  • 3.1 Determine management objectives for controlled growing environment consistent with production plan and market requirements for crop quantity and quality
  • 3.2 Develop a schedule of environmental control procedures according to controlled environment management objectives
  • 3.3 Evaluate and report staff training needs with regard to operation and maintenance of environmental control systems
  • 3.4 Document a budget supporting the controlled environment management plan and seek approval
  • 3.5 Communicate the schedule of environmental control procedures clearly to staff
4. Manage controlled growing environment
  • 4.1 Identify controlled environment indicators and thresholds for remedial action for monitoring
  • 4.2 Develop monitoring frequency and schedule according to the requirements of the production plan and communicate to staff
  • 4.3 Record, analyse and apply all monitoring data to ensure optimal plant development
  • 4.4 Document and report remedial action undertaken
  • 4.5 Monitor costs of the controlled growing environment system against budget
  • 4.6 Record and report budget adjustments
  • 4.7 Evaluate recorded information, budget data and production outputs and document operational achievements towards management objectives in a report
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D7201 AHCPHT503A Manage a controlled growing environment Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCT24 AHCPHT512 Manage a controlled growing environment Unit of competency