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Implement a plant nutrition program

Implement a plant nutrition program

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPCM305
State Code
OCT44
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
050199 - Agriculture, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
21/05/2021
Nominal Hours
55
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to implement a plant nutrition program, including preparing for the nutrition program, monitoring and controlling the nutritional requirements of plants, preparing fertilisers and application equipment, applying products to plants, and completing plant nutrition program activities.The unit applies to individuals who implement a plant nutrition program under broad direction, and take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for implementation of the plant nutrition program
  • 1.1 Identify goals, target site, plant species and varieties for implementing the program
  • 1.2 Locate services using site plans or consultation with supervisor
  • 1.3 Identify potential hazards and risks, and identify safe working practices to manage risks
  • 1.4 Confirm environmental and biosecurity implications associated with plant nutrition program activities, and minimise impact
  • 1.5 Select, fit use and maintain personal protective equipment applicable to the task
2. Identify and assess soil or growing media characteristics
  • 2.1 Assess site soil or growing media characteristics, including pH, in relation to plant nutrition
  • 2.2 Identify, compare, select and source ameliorants to improve soil or growing media characteristics or fertility
  • 2.3 Assess product application methods according to product type and growing media
3. Determine nutritional problems in plants
  • 3.1 Conduct a visual inspection and identify common nutrient deficiency and toxicity problems in plants
  • 3.2 Determine causes of nutritional or toxicity problems, and confirm with supervisor or horticulturalist, as required
4. Prepare to use fertilisers
  • 4.1 Select a fertiliser that is compatible with plant species and growing media according to nutrition program
  • 4.2 Assess fertiliser application methods, taking into account the fertiliser type, soils and environmental implications according to nutrition program
5. Prepare application equipment
  • 5.1 Select tools, equipment and machinery appropriate for the plant application being performed, and check for safe operation
  • 5.2 Calibrate and adjust tools, equipment and machinery
6. Apply specific products at appropriate rates
  • 6.1 Calculate product application rates to optimise plant benefit and minimise environmental impact according to nutrition program
  • 6.2 Apply products with the correct rate, timing and method according to the product type, plant needs and with consideration of the environmental implications and according to nutrition program
  • 6.3 Apply fertilisers appropriate to the plant growing cycle, workplace fertiliser schedule and nutrition program
  • 6.4 Record product applications according to workplace procedures
  • 6.5 Monitor, document and report target plant response to the plant nutrition program, as well as non-target effects or responses according to workplace procedures
7. Complete plant nutrition program activities
  • 7.1 Remove and dispose of waste material according to workplace and environmental requirements
  • 7.2 Clean, maintain and return tools, equipment and machinery to required location
  • 7.3 Identify and report unserviceable tools, equipment and machinery according to workplace procedures
  • 7.4 Record and report plant nutrition program activities
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAO01 AHCPCM301 Implement a plant nutrition program Unit of competency