Unit of competency Outline

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Maintain crop

Maintain crop

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPHT211
State Code
OBJ65
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
21/10/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
28/01/2020
Field of Education
050301 - Horticulture
Original Release Date
28/01/2020
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to maintain crop including preparing to maintain crop, maintaining crop and completing crop maintenance activities.The unit applies to individuals who maintain 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 maintain crop
  • 1.1 Confirm with supervisor crop to be maintained
  • 1.2 Select tools and equipment appropriate for crop to be maintained
  • 1.3 Identify environmental and biosecurity implications associated with maintaining crop and minimise impact
  • 1.4 Recognise workplace hazards and report safety concerns
  • 1.5 Select, fit, use and maintain personal protective equipment according to the task and workplace safety requirements
2. Maintain crop
  • 2.1 Evaluate crop growth and maintenance requirements
  • 2.2 Identify appropriate starting point for crop maintenance activities
  • 2.3 Position tools and equipment correctly at commencement and during crop maintenance activities
  • 2.4 Use plant training techniques appropriate to crop
  • 2.5 Use crop maintenance techniques appropriate to crop requirements and conditions
  • 2.6 Record crop maintenance activities according to workplace procedures
3. Complete crop maintenance activities
  • 3.1 Remove and dispose of waste material according to workplace and biosecurity requirements
  • 3.2 Clean and return tools and equipment to required location
  • 3.3 Identify and report unserviceable tools and equipment according to workplace procedures
  • 3.4 Report crop maintenance activities to supervisor
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