Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

AHCPHT201 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Plant horticultural crops

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCPHT201 - Plant horticultural crops
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to plant horticultural crops in the annual, vegetable and flower growing industries.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.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Prepare for crop planting operations
  • Follow instructions about planting the crop
  • Prepare machinery, equipment and tools for crop planting
  • Recognise workplace hazards and report safety concerns
  • Use and maintained personal protective equipment (PPE)
       
Element: Prepare the site and plant material for planting
  • Prepare soil or growing media
  • Implement crop protection
  • Apply pre-planting treatments
  • Store planting material where required
  • Operate machinery, equipment and tools for soil preparation
       
Element: Carry out planting operations
  • Select planting material
  • Store, handle and transport planting materials to the site
  • Carry out planting
  • Water plants in and apply post-planting treatments
       


Evidence Required

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 for crop planting operations

1.1 Follow instructions about planting the crop

1.2 Prepare machinery, equipment and tools for crop planting

1.3 Recognise workplace hazards and report safety concerns

1.4 Use and maintained personal protective equipment (PPE)

2. Prepare the site and plant material for planting

2.1 Prepare soil or growing media

2.2 Implement crop protection

2.3 Apply pre-planting treatments

2.4 Store planting material where required

2.5 Operate machinery, equipment and tools for soil preparation

3. Carry out planting operations

3.1 Select planting material

3.2 Store, handle and transport planting materials to the site

3.3 Carry out planting

3.4 Water plants in and apply post-planting treatments

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:

apply agricultural chemicals under supervision

apply enterprise quality standards

estimate spacing and planting patterns

follow safety procedures

identify workplace hazards

measure quantities of plant materials and treatments

operate machinery to manufacturers specifications and low risk operating procedures

select planting material

use and maintain planting equipment

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

principles and practices for planting horticultural crops

basic plant physiology

basic preparation of soil and growing media

environmental impacts and risks of planting horticultural crops

growing requirements of plants

importance of correct timing and procedures for crop planting

importance of field hygiene and quality control in regard to crop planting

nutritional, water and other requirements of the crop

principles of pest, weed and disease control

pre-planting soil and plant treatments and their importance

soil structure and health

Submission Requirements

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

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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 for crop planting operations

1.1 Follow instructions about planting the crop

1.2 Prepare machinery, equipment and tools for crop planting

1.3 Recognise workplace hazards and report safety concerns

1.4 Use and maintained personal protective equipment (PPE)

2. Prepare the site and plant material for planting

2.1 Prepare soil or growing media

2.2 Implement crop protection

2.3 Apply pre-planting treatments

2.4 Store planting material where required

2.5 Operate machinery, equipment and tools for soil preparation

3. Carry out planting operations

3.1 Select planting material

3.2 Store, handle and transport planting materials to the site

3.3 Carry out planting

3.4 Water plants in and apply post-planting treatments

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
Follow instructions about planting the crop 
Prepare machinery, equipment and tools for crop planting 
Recognise workplace hazards and report safety concerns 
Use and maintained personal protective equipment (PPE) 
Prepare soil or growing media 
Implement crop protection 
Apply pre-planting treatments 
Store planting material where required 
Operate machinery, equipment and tools for soil preparation 
Select planting material 
Store, handle and transport planting materials to the site 
Carry out planting 
Water plants in and apply post-planting treatments 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

AHCPHT201 - Plant horticultural crops
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Assessment Record Sheet

AHCPHT201 - Plant horticultural crops

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