Unit of competency Outline
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Develop a crop regulation program
Develop a crop regulation program
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPHT402A
AHCPHT402A
State Code
D7194
D7194
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
28/11/2013
Field of Education
050101 - Agricultural Science
Original Release Date
28/11/2013
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit covers developing a crop regulation program and defines the standard required to: assess and select cost-effective techniques, resources and equipment for the regulation of horticultural crops; prepare a cost-benefit analysis on available crop regulation methods; develop a crop regulation program to achieve the yield and quality specified in the enterprise production plan; document detailed schedules and work procedures; and document a crop regulation plan, specifications and quotation.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Assess crop regulation methods
- 1.1. Production targets and production requirements in terms of quantity, quality and availability of specified crops are identified from the enterprise production plan.
- 1.2. Research is conducted into the characteristics and growing requirements of plant species and cultivars that may affect the crop regulation program.
- 1.3. The benefits and limitations of available crop regulation methods for specified crops are assessed based on published data on the species and cultivars, historical records, own experience and enterprise guidelines.
- 1.4. Implementation risk of available methods is evaluated and risk controls recorded and costed.
- 1.5. A cost-benefit analysis is conducted on available crop regulation methods, and the most cost-effective approach to crop regulation is determined and submitted to management for approval.
2. Identify the requirements of a crop regulation program
- 2.1. The crop regulation program is developed to achieve the appropriate yield and quality specified in the enterprise production plan.
- 2.2. Resources, tools, equipment and machinery required for the crop regulation program are identified, costed and availability confirmed with suppliers, contractors and appropriate personnel.
- 2.3. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards associated with the implementation of the crop regulation program are identified; risks assessed and controls developed according to enterprise guidelines, and are budgeted and documented in the plan.
- 2.4. Environmental implications of the crop regulation program are identified and documented in the plan.
- 2.5. Staged implementation and development are outlined, where appropriate, according to the range of conditions over the growing cycle of the plant species and cultivars.
- 2.6. Timelines for crop regulation activities are determined taking into account the needs of the plant species and cultivars, site conditions, and any other planning requirements.
3. Prepare and document the crop regulation program and specifications
- 3.1. Detailed plan, specifications and quotation are prepared based on the requirements of the program and presented to management for acceptance.
- 3.2. Scaled site plan is produced which can be readily interpreted and understood by on-site personnel according to enterprise standards.
- 3.3. Detailed on-site procedures and schedules required for the crop regulation program are developed and documented.
4. Monitor the crop regulation program
- 4.1. Implementation of the program is monitored to ensure requirements of the enterprise production plan are achieved.
- 4.2. The crop regulation program is reviewed and monitored to ensure it remains responsive to changing conditions.
- 4.3. Appropriate courses of action are implemented to alleviate or overcome identified shortcomings in the program.
- 4.4. Remedial action undertaken is documented and reported to management according to enterprise policies.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Horticultural crops may include:
all fruit
vegetables
herbs
flowers
foliage
bulbs
tubers
nuts
fungi
wild harvest plants
oils
olives
grains
seeds
hops
other specialised crops not specifically named as broadacre crops.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Horticultural crops may include:
all fruit
vegetables
herbs
flowers
foliage
bulbs
tubers
nuts
fungi
wild harvest plants
oils
olives
grains
seeds
hops
other specialised crops not specifically named as broadacre crops.
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:
assess and select cost-effective techniques, resources and equipment for the regulation of horticultural crops
prepare a cost-benefit analysis on available crop regulation methods
develop a crop regulation program to achieve the yield and quality specified in the enterprise production plan
document detailed schedules and work procedures
document a crop regulation plan, specifications and quotation.
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:
assess and select cost-effective techniques, resources and equipment for the regulation of horticultural crops
prepare a cost-benefit analysis on available crop regulation methods
develop a crop regulation program to achieve the yield and quality specified in the enterprise production plan
document detailed schedules and work procedures
document a crop regulation plan, specifications and quotation.
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.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S3471 | RTE4002A | Develop a crop regulation program | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAR66 | AHCPHT402 | Develop a crop regulation program | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J274 | AHC41612 | Certificate IV in Organic Farming | Qualification |
| D502 | AHC40310 | Certificate IV in Production Horticulture | Qualification |