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Prepare growing media

Prepare growing media

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCSOL301
State Code
BAP82
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
27/06/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/01/2017
Field of Education
050301 - Horticulture
Original Release Date
12/01/2017
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to determine the requirements of a growing media for various plants and preparing and storing the media in accordance with the production specifications. This unit applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources. All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to work
  • 1.1 Clarify work instructions with supervisor
  • 1.2 Prepare tools and equipment
  • 1.3 Identify hazards, assess risks and implement control measures
  • 1.4 Select and use personal protective equipment (PPE)
2. Confirm specifications of growing media
  • 2.1 Investigate and select various media components for specific plant requirements
  • 2.2 Determine nutrient requirements for growing period
  • 2.3 Determine growing media by plant requirements and accepted industry practice
  • 2.4 Investigate sources of nutrients for their suitability
  • 2.5 Analyse growing media for chemical, physical and biological characteristics to confirm suitability for plants
  • 2.6 Determine sterilisation methods of the growing media
3. Prepare and store growing media
  • 3.1 Establish growing media composition
  • 3.2 Maintain soil mixing equipment in a clean and effective condition
  • 3.3 Store components in a safe and hygienic manner
  • 3.4 Weigh and mix components into the growing media
  • 3.5 Dispose of waste in an environmentally safe manner
  • 3.6 Store growing media is stored in safe and hygienic manner
  • 3.7 Keep records
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D7243 AHCSOL301A Prepare growing media Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBJ51 AHCSOL305 Prepare growing media Unit of competency