Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
22/07/2026 6:00 PM AWST
22/07/2026 6:00 PM AWST
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Develop and apply fertiliser and soil ameliorant product knowledge
Develop and apply fertiliser and soil ameliorant product knowledge
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCWRK307A
AHCWRK307A
State Code
D7314
D7314
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
25/02/2014
Field of Education
050301 - Horticulture
Original Release Date
25/02/2014
Nominal Hours
80
Description
This unit covers the process of developing and applying fertiliser and soil ameliorant product knowledge and defines the standard required to: identify fertiliser and soil ameliorant products using information about their characteristics; provide information to customers about fertiliser and soil ameliorant products; refer customers to other appropriate sources of information about products.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify fertiliser and soil ameliorant products and associated Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), food safety and environmental issues
- 1.1. Information about fertiliser and soil ameliorant product is provided to customers.
- 1.2. OHS, food safety and environmental issues relating to particular products are explained to customers, with particular reference to their safe storage, handling and application according to industry code of practice.
- 1.3. Bulk fertiliser and soil ameliorant product is identified using a combination of visual and physical examination of product characteristics.
- 1.4. Correct terminology is used when distinguishing between different products and services.
2. Work with fertiliser and soil ameliorant products
- 2.1. Storage and handling requirements of products are identified and applied consistently and according to industry codes of practice, enterprise quality assurance requirements, OHS procedures, environmental best practice and other relevant legislative and regulatory requirements.
- 2.2. OHS hazards associated with particular products are identified and appropriate action is taken to minimise risks to self and others.
- 2.3. Environmental risks associated with particular products are identified and appropriate action is taken to minimise any likely risks to self and others.
- 2.4. Suitable Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is used and maintained in good condition.
- 2.5. Inventory and labelling systems are used to locate products within the workplace or store.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Fertiliser and soil ameliorants may include:
chemical and organic fertilisers, composts, lime, gypsum and dolomite.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Fertiliser and soil ameliorants may include:
chemical and organic fertilisers, composts, lime, gypsum and dolomite.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:
identify fertiliser and soil ameliorant products using information about their characteristics
provide information to customers about fertiliser and soil ameliorant products
refer customers to other appropriate sources of information about products.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:
identify fertiliser and soil ameliorant products using information about their characteristics
provide information to customers about fertiliser and soil ameliorant products
refer customers to other appropriate sources of information about products.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAR75 | AHCWRK307 | Develop and apply fertiliser and soil ameliorant product knowledge | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D493 | AHC32710 | Certificate III in Rural Merchandising | Qualification |