This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare materials, tools and equipment for work; complete routine horticulture production assistance work, including the safe use and operation of farm tools and equipment; clean up and dispose of waste consistent with environmental and enterprise requirements.

This unit applies to individuals who work alongside a supervisor in most situations and exercise limited autonomy within established and well known parameters. They identify and seek help with simple problems.

No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

Element	Performance criteria
Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1. Prepare materials, tools and equipment for horticultural production work	1.1 Select materials, tools and equipment according to lists provided or supervisor's instructions 1.2 Conduct checks on all materials, tools and equipment and report faulty items 1.3 Demonstrate correct manual handling techniques when loading and unloading materials 1.4 Select and check suitable personal protective equipment (PPE) 1.5 Provide work support safely and as instructed 1.6 Identify and report workplace hazards
2. Undertake horticultural production work as directed	2.1 Follow instructions and directions provided by supervisor and seek clarification when necessary 2.2 Interact with other staff and customers in a positive and professional manner 2.3 Follow enterprise policy and procedures in relation to workplace practices, handling and disposal of materials 2.4 Report problems or difficulties in completing work to required standards or timelines
3. Clean up on completion of work	3.1 Return materials to store and dispose of waste materials 3.2 Clean, maintain and store tools and equipment 3.3 Report work outcomes

The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.

The candidate must provide evidence that they can:

prepare materials, tools and equipment for work

follow safety directions

handle materials and equipment

complete routine horticulture production assistance work, including the safe use and operation of farm tools and equipment

clean up and dispose of waste consistent with environmental and enterprise requirements

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

principles and practices for supporting production of horticultural crops

planting, picking, packing, loading and transporting techniques appropriate to this level

safe work practices

use of horticultural tools and equipment

work health and safety and environmental protection legislation and enterprise procedures

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assingnment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Element	Performance criteria
Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1. Prepare materials, tools and equipment for horticultural production work	1.1 Select materials, tools and equipment according to lists provided or supervisor's instructions 1.2 Conduct checks on all materials, tools and equipment and report faulty items 1.3 Demonstrate correct manual handling techniques when loading and unloading materials 1.4 Select and check suitable personal protective equipment (PPE) 1.5 Provide work support safely and as instructed 1.6 Identify and report workplace hazards
2. Undertake horticultural production work as directed	2.1 Follow instructions and directions provided by supervisor and seek clarification when necessary 2.2 Interact with other staff and customers in a positive and professional manner 2.3 Follow enterprise policy and procedures in relation to workplace practices, handling and disposal of materials 2.4 Report problems or difficulties in completing work to required standards or timelines
3. Clean up on completion of work	3.1 Return materials to store and dispose of waste materials 3.2 Clean, maintain and store tools and equipment 3.3 Report work outcomes

The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.

The candidate must provide evidence that they can:

prepare materials, tools and equipment for work

follow safety directions

handle materials and equipment

complete routine horticulture production assistance work, including the safe use and operation of farm tools and equipment

clean up and dispose of waste consistent with environmental and enterprise requirements

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

principles and practices for supporting production of horticultural crops

planting, picking, packing, loading and transporting techniques appropriate to this level

safe work practices

use of horticultural tools and equipment

work health and safety and environmental protection legislation and enterprise procedures

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice	Yes	No	Comments/feedback
Select materials, tools and equipment according to lists provided or supervisor's instructions
Conduct checks on all materials, tools and equipment and report faulty items
Demonstrate correct manual handling techniques when loading and unloading materials
Select and check suitable personal protective equipment (PPE)
Provide work support safely and as instructed
Identify and report workplace hazards
Follow instructions and directions provided by supervisor and seek clarification when necessary
Interact with other staff and customers in a positive and professional manner
Follow enterprise policy and procedures in relation to workplace practices, handling and disposal of materials
Report problems or difficulties in completing work to required standards or timelines
Return materials to store and dispose of waste materials
Clean, maintain and store tools and equipment
Report work outcomes

Assessment Cover Sheet

AHCPHT101 - Support horticultural production

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Assessment Record Sheet

AHCPHT101 - Support horticultural production

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