This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to water in mushroom crops.

It applies to individuals who work under general supervision and exercise limited autonomy with some accountability for their own work. They undertake defined activities and work in a structured context.

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

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

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 to use watering equipment	1.1 Assemble and connect watering equipment components to water supply 1.2 Add chemicals to water 1.3 Read and record water meter for the area to be watered 1.4 Identify rooms and required watering pattern that require watering
2. Operate watering equipment	2.1 Follow site quarantine protocols and farm and personal hygiene requirements 2.2 Check and adjust water pressure to ensure correct spray or droplet pattern is achieved 2.3 Provide and distribute evenly water in the correct quantity and pressure 2.4 Report and fix faults or variations
3. Finalise watering operations	3.1 Read and water meter and record amount of water used 3.2 Disconnect watering equipment and return to storage area 3.3 Check watering equipment 3.4 Report work outcomes and seek feedback on performance

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 to use watering equipment

deliver water to the mushroom crop at required rate and pressure

estimate flow rate of water by the range of watering equipment in use

measure correct doses of additives for water

record water use

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

principles and practices for watering mushroom crops

effect on mushrooms of under-watering, overwatering, insufficient evaporation, late watering and moisture imbalance

effects of water on casing structure, mycelium, yields and quality

factors affecting effective operation of watering tree or other equipment used

how panning occurs

'light', 'medium' and 'heavy' water and when each type is used

safe and effective use of fungicides and other water additives

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 to use watering equipment	1.1 Assemble and connect watering equipment components to water supply 1.2 Add chemicals to water 1.3 Read and record water meter for the area to be watered 1.4 Identify rooms and required watering pattern that require watering
2. Operate watering equipment	2.1 Follow site quarantine protocols and farm and personal hygiene requirements 2.2 Check and adjust water pressure to ensure correct spray or droplet pattern is achieved 2.3 Provide and distribute evenly water in the correct quantity and pressure 2.4 Report and fix faults or variations
3. Finalise watering operations	3.1 Read and water meter and record amount of water used 3.2 Disconnect watering equipment and return to storage area 3.3 Check watering equipment 3.4 Report work outcomes and seek feedback on performance

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 to use watering equipment

deliver water to the mushroom crop at required rate and pressure

estimate flow rate of water by the range of watering equipment in use

measure correct doses of additives for water

record water use

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

principles and practices for watering mushroom crops

effect on mushrooms of under-watering, overwatering, insufficient evaporation, late watering and moisture imbalance

effects of water on casing structure, mycelium, yields and quality

factors affecting effective operation of watering tree or other equipment used

how panning occurs

'light', 'medium' and 'heavy' water and when each type is used

safe and effective use of fungicides and other water additives

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
Assemble and connect watering equipment components to water supply
Add chemicals to water
Read and record water meter for the area to be watered
Identify rooms and required watering pattern that require watering
Follow site quarantine protocols and farm and personal hygiene requirements
Check and adjust water pressure to ensure correct spray or droplet pattern is achieved
Provide and distribute evenly water in the correct quantity and pressure
Report and fix faults or variations
Read and water meter and record amount of water used
Disconnect watering equipment and return to storage area
Check watering equipment
Report work outcomes and seek feedback on performance

Assessment Cover Sheet

AHCPHT208 - Water mushroom crops

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Assessment Record Sheet

AHCPHT208 - Water mushroom crops

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Overall assessment result: Competent Not yet competent

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