Assessor Resource

AHCPHT305
Regulate crops

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to regulate crops by thinning and pruning flower, fruit or vegetable crops to control yield and quality.

It applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources. All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures.

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

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Evidence Required

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Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare for crop regulation

1.1 Select crop regulation tools, equipment and machinery

1.2 Carry out pre-operational and safety checks on crop regulation tools, equipment and machinery

1.3 Select and prepare chemicals to be used for crop regulation

1.4 Select, use and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE)

2. Undertake crop regulation

2.1 Identify the plant material to be thinned or pruned

2.2 Undertake the crop regulation program

2.3 Operate crop regulation tools, equipment and machinery safely and effectively

2.4 Record and report signs of diseases and pests

3. Complete crop regulation

3.1 Dispose of waste material removed from the site

3.2 Follow correct manual handling techniques when lifting or moving heavy loads

3.3 Clean, maintain and store tools, equipment and machinery

3.4 Maintain a clean and safe work area

3.5 Record or 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:

carry out pre-operational and safety checks on crop regulation tools, equipment and machinery

assess the effects on plant growth, habit and production levels of thinning and pruning operations

interpret requirements for pruning or thinning and work to instructions

use and maintain a range of plant thinning or pruning tools

remove and dispose of waste material

report signs of diseases and pests

operate crop regulation tools, equipment and machinery

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

principles and practices of crop regulation

effect of weather which may prevent or impede crop regulation activities

effects on plant growth, habit and production levels of thinning and pruning operations in relation to the market goals of the enterprise

enterprise quality procedures and characteristics of a crop relative to varying market requirements

principles of thinning and pruning and the methods used to achieve crop regulation goals

safe work procedures for use of machinery and equipment

tools, equipment and machinery used for crop regulation

types of crop regulation materials

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare for crop regulation

1.1 Select crop regulation tools, equipment and machinery

1.2 Carry out pre-operational and safety checks on crop regulation tools, equipment and machinery

1.3 Select and prepare chemicals to be used for crop regulation

1.4 Select, use and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE)

2. Undertake crop regulation

2.1 Identify the plant material to be thinned or pruned

2.2 Undertake the crop regulation program

2.3 Operate crop regulation tools, equipment and machinery safely and effectively

2.4 Record and report signs of diseases and pests

3. Complete crop regulation

3.1 Dispose of waste material removed from the site

3.2 Follow correct manual handling techniques when lifting or moving heavy loads

3.3 Clean, maintain and store tools, equipment and machinery

3.4 Maintain a clean and safe work area

3.5 Record or 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:

carry out pre-operational and safety checks on crop regulation tools, equipment and machinery

assess the effects on plant growth, habit and production levels of thinning and pruning operations

interpret requirements for pruning or thinning and work to instructions

use and maintain a range of plant thinning or pruning tools

remove and dispose of waste material

report signs of diseases and pests

operate crop regulation tools, equipment and machinery

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

principles and practices of crop regulation

effect of weather which may prevent or impede crop regulation activities

effects on plant growth, habit and production levels of thinning and pruning operations in relation to the market goals of the enterprise

enterprise quality procedures and characteristics of a crop relative to varying market requirements

principles of thinning and pruning and the methods used to achieve crop regulation goals

safe work procedures for use of machinery and equipment

tools, equipment and machinery used for crop regulation

types of crop regulation materials

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.
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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 crop regulation tools, equipment and machinery 
Carry out pre-operational and safety checks on crop regulation tools, equipment and machinery 
Select and prepare chemicals to be used for crop regulation 
Select, use and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE) 
Identify the plant material to be thinned or pruned 
Undertake the crop regulation program 
Operate crop regulation tools, equipment and machinery safely and effectively 
Record and report signs of diseases and pests 
Dispose of waste material removed from the site 
Follow correct manual handling techniques when lifting or moving heavy loads 
Clean, maintain and store tools, equipment and machinery 
Maintain a clean and safe work area 
Record or report work outcomes 

Forms

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