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Manage a controlled growing environment

Manage a controlled growing environment

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPHT512
State Code
OCT24
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
050301 - Horticulture
Original Release Date
21/05/2021
Nominal Hours
110
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to manage a controlled growing environment, including identifying and determining crop requirements, preparing a management plan, and managing the controlled growing environment.The unit applies to individuals who apply specialised skills and knowledge to the management of a controlled growing environment, and take personal responsibility and exercise autonomy in undertaking complex work. They analyse and synthesise information, and analyse, design and communicate solutions to sometimes complex problems.All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures, health and safety in the workplace requirements, legislative and regulatory requirements, and sustainability and biosecurity practices.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements 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 and optimal growing conditions for the specific crop, using available information resources
  • 1.3 Identify and record controlled growing environment factors
2. Determine requirements for a 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 the controlled growing environment
  • 3.1 Determine management objectives for the 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 for operation and maintenance of environmental control systems
  • 3.4 Negotiate and document a budget supporting the controlled environment management plan
  • 3.5 Determine and communicate roles and responsibilities of staff
  • 3.6 Document the controlled growing environment plan
4. Manage the controlled growing environment
  • 4.1 Identify controlled environment indicators and thresholds for remedial action, and monitoring frequency
  • 4.2 Develop monitoring procedures according to the requirements of the production plan, and communicate to staff
  • 4.3 Record, analyse and apply 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
  • 4.8 Document and report operational achievements towards management objectives
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAP38 AHCPHT503 Manage a controlled growing environment Unit of competency