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Prepare growing media

Prepare growing media

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCSOL305
State Code
OBJ51
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
21/10/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
28/01/2020
Field of Education
050301 - Horticulture
Original Release Date
28/01/2020
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare growing media for various plants, including preparing for work, confirming specifications for growing media and preparing and storing the media.The unit applies to individuals who prepare growing media under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work.No 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 required tools and equipment for the task
  • 1.3 Recognise workplace hazards and report safety concerns
  • 1.4 Select, fit, use and maintain personal protective equipment according to the task and workplace safety requirements
2. Confirm specifications of growing media
  • 2.1 Investigate and select various media components for specific plant requirements according to growing media specifications
  • 2.2 Determine plant nutrient requirements for growing period
  • 2.3 Determine growing media by plant requirements and accepted industry practice
  • 2.4 Investigate sources of nutrients and their suitability for plant requirements
  • 2.5 Analyse growing media for chemical, physical and biological characteristics to confirm suitability for plants
  • 2.6 Determine and applied sterilisation methods for the growing media
3. Prepare and store growing media
  • 3.1 Establish growing media composition according to specifications
  • 3.2 Maintain 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 in a safe and hygienic manner
  • 3.7 Record growing media preparation activities according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAP82 AHCSOL301 Prepare growing media Unit of competency