Unit of competency Outline
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22/07/2026 10:35 PM AWST
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Water mushroom crops
Water mushroom crops
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPHT208A
AHCPHT208A
State Code
D7183
D7183
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
30
Description
This unit covers the process of working in the mushroom industry and specifies the outcomes required to: water mushroom crops using a watering tree or a hand-held hose with attachments; estimate flow rate of water as delivered by the range of watering equipment in use on a mushroom farm; follow farm site quarantine procedures; measure correct doses of additives for water; deliver water to the mushroom crop at required rate and pressure; record water use accurately, legibly and in accordance with farm procedures; use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) correctly and follow farm Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) procedures.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to use watering equipment.
- 1.1. Watering equipment components are assembled and checked for serviceability, and pre-operational checks are conducted according to farm procedures.
- 1.2. Watering equipment is connected to water supply.
- 1.3. Chemicals are added to water according to supervisor instructions and farm procedures.
- 1.4. Water meter for the area to be watered is read and result is recorded according to farm procedures.
- 1.5. Rooms that require watering are identified from supervisor instructions.
- 1.6. Required watering pattern is identified according to supervisor instructions and farm procedures.
- 1.7. PPE and clothing are selected and used.
- 1.8. OHS hazards associated with watering mushroom crops are identified and appropriate action is taken to minimise the risks to self and others.
2. Operate watering equipment.
- 2.1. Site quarantine protocols and farm and personal hygiene requirements are applied and followed as required by farm procedures and supervisor instructions.
- 2.2. Water pressure delivered through the equipment is checked and adjusted to farm standard or manufacturer instructions to ensure correct spray or droplet pattern is achieved throughout the watering operation.
- 2.3. Water is provided in the correct quantity and pressure and is evenly distributed with minimum waste and minimum adverse environmental impact.
- 2.4. Faults or variations from required settings or farm quality standards observed at any stage in the process are reported to supervisor and remedial action is carried out as directed.
3. Finalise watering operations
- 3.1. Water meter for the area that has been watered is read and actual amount of water used is recorded according to farm procedures.
- 3.2. Watering equipment is disconnected from water supply and returned to storage area.
- 3.3. Watering equipment is checked for serviceability for future use and any requirement for maintenance or replacement of equipment or components is reported to supervisor according to farm procedures.
- 3.4. Work outcomes are reported to supervisor, feedback on performance is sought and any required improvements are noted for future action.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Watering processes and equipment may include:
all types of watering processes and equipment used in commercial mushroom production.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Watering processes and equipment may include:
all types of watering processes and equipment used in commercial mushroom production.
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:
estimate flow rate of water as delivered by the range of watering equipment in use on a mushroom farm
follow farm site quarantine procedures
measure correct doses of additives for water
deliver water to the mushroom crop at required rate and pressure
record water use accurately, legibly and in accordance with farm procedures
use PPE correctly and follow farm OHS procedures.
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:
estimate flow rate of water as delivered by the range of watering equipment in use on a mushroom farm
follow farm site quarantine procedures
measure correct doses of additives for water
deliver water to the mushroom crop at required rate and pressure
record water use accurately, legibly and in accordance with farm procedures
use PPE correctly and follow farm OHS procedures.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| S6218 | RTE2032A | Water mushroom crops | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAR89 | AHCPHT208 | Water mushroom crops | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D453 | AHC20310 | Certificate II in Production Horticulture | Qualification |