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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Confirm requirements for mushroom substrate preparation
  2. Monitor mushroom substrate preparation process
  3. Finalise mushroom substrate preparation process

Range Statement


Performance Evidence

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:

observe and report non-compliance with farm quality standards

organise the process of mushroom substrate preparation

coordinate work activities so that standards relating to productivity, workflow requirements, farm procedures and quality are met

record and report production information


Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

principles and practices for supervising mushroom substrate preparation

casing function, application, required depth and required surface structure

impact on mushroom production cycle of deviations of mushroom substrate quality from farm standards for substrate

overview of mushroom production cycle

overview of Phase I and Phase II substrate production

relevant legislation and industry codes of practice

site quarantine protocols

standards and procedures for workplace health and safety, food safety, HACCP, quality systems, emergency procedures, organisational structure and workplace communication channels and protocols