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Manage mushroom crop development

Manage mushroom crop development

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPHT416
State Code
OCT45
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
90
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to manage mushroom crop development, including the selection, application and management of the mushroom casing and all activities up to the end of the harvesting period.The unit applies to individuals who apply specialist skills and knowledge to manage mushroom crop development. This includes applying and communicating non-routine technical solutions to predictable and unpredictable 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. Manage casing application
  • 1.1 Select casing materials and recipe
  • 1.2 Assess condition and quality of spawn run before casing
  • 1.3 Select product and rate of application where supplement is to be added to substrate at casing, and instruct appropriate personnel
  • 1.4 Confirm casing mixture is checked against workplace standards for moisture, structure and depth, and confirm remedial action has been taken if required
2. Control environment during casing colonisation growth phase
  • 2.1 Install crop in growing room according to workplace procedures
  • 2.2 Set up growing room air conditioning system and check for correct functioning
  • 2.3 Measure, record and adjust temperature, relative humidity and carbon dioxide content as required
  • 2.4 Assess mycelium growth and determine timing and quantity of water to be applied
  • 2.5 Monitor and record pest and disease status and take remedial action as required
3. Initiate fruit body formation and manage pinning and pre-picking growth phases
  • 3.1 Assess growth and make changes to temperature and ventilation to initiate fruit body formation according to workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Record and adjust temperature, relative humidity and carbon dioxide content
  • 3.3 Identify and analyse variations from expected or required ranges of temperature, relative humidity and carbon dioxide content, and take appropriate remedial action
  • 3.4 Assess mycelium development and pin development, and determine timing and quantity of water and additives to be applied to water
  • 3.5 Monitor and record pest and disease status, and take remedial action as required
4. Assess crop maturity, flush development and quality, and monitor the harvesting process
  • 4.1 Assess crop maturity to determine when and what to pick
  • 4.2 Instruct pickers on tasks to be performed
  • 4.3 Monitor picking results to ensure instructions continue to be appropriate and are being carried out
  • 4.4 Consult markets to ensure product meets market needs and specifications
  • 4.5 Monitor crop quality, recognise disorders stimulated by environmental conditions, and implement remedial action as required
  • 4.6 Monitor and record pest and disease status during this stage of crop development, and take remedial action as required
  • 4.7 Plan daily work schedule for waterers, and coordinate picking and watering schedules
  • 4.8 Review harvest process for compliance with quality standards, and identify, document and implement areas for improvement as appropriate
  • 4.9 Provide feedback to pickers on individual and team performance
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAL35 AHCPHT407 Manage mushroom crop development Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BJS6 AHC40324 Certificate IV in Production Horticulture Qualification
BGH3 AHC40320 Certificate IV in Production Horticulture Qualification