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

AHCPHT202 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Carry out canopy maintenance

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCPHT202 - Carry out canopy maintenance
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to carry out maintenance and pruning on crop canopies.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 canopy maintenance activities
  • Confirm instructions for canopy maintenance
  • Prepare tools and equipment for use
  • Recognise workplace hazards and report safety concerns
  • Use and maintained personal protective equipment (PPE)
       
Element: Carry out basic canopy maintenance
  • Identify and remove unwanted growth
  • Pull pruned material out of the canopy
  • Perform post-pruning treatments on the canopy
  • Shape, support or position canopy
  • Use control measures to regulate exposure of the crop to sun and to protect crop from damage
  • Operate and maintain equipment
       
Element: Complete canopy maintenance activities
  • Clean, sharpen and store tools and equipment
  • Dispose of pruned material
  • Identify and report problems and anomalies
       


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 canopy maintenance activities

1.1 Confirm instructions for canopy maintenance

1.2 Prepare tools and equipment for use

1.3 Recognise workplace hazards and report safety concerns

1.4 Use and maintained personal protective equipment (PPE)

2. Carry out basic canopy maintenance

2.1 Identify and remove unwanted growth

2.2 Pull pruned material out of the canopy

2.3 Perform post-pruning treatments on the canopy

2.4 Shape, support or position canopy

2.5 Use control measures to regulate exposure of the crop to sun and to protect crop from damage

2.6 Operate and maintain equipment

3. Complete canopy maintenance activities

3.1 Clean, sharpen and store tools and equipment

3.2 Dispose of pruned material

3.3 Identify and report problems and anomalies

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:

interpret instructions correctly

communicate with team members and supervisor

calculate hours and personal production rate

participate in teams and contribute to team objectives

use and maintain basic hand and power tools and equipment

dispose of pruning waste in an environmentally aware and sensitive manner

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

principles and practices of canopy maintenance

basic canopy maintenance techniques and their importance in relation to the desired quality of fruit the enterprise is aiming to produce

the difference between fruiting and non-fruiting wood

the effect of different climatic conditions on canopy maintenance requirements

the importance of hygiene and quality control when performing basic canopy maintenance activities

work health and safety responsibilities of employees when maintaining a canopy

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 canopy maintenance activities

1.1 Confirm instructions for canopy maintenance

1.2 Prepare tools and equipment for use

1.3 Recognise workplace hazards and report safety concerns

1.4 Use and maintained personal protective equipment (PPE)

2. Carry out basic canopy maintenance

2.1 Identify and remove unwanted growth

2.2 Pull pruned material out of the canopy

2.3 Perform post-pruning treatments on the canopy

2.4 Shape, support or position canopy

2.5 Use control measures to regulate exposure of the crop to sun and to protect crop from damage

2.6 Operate and maintain equipment

3. Complete canopy maintenance activities

3.1 Clean, sharpen and store tools and equipment

3.2 Dispose of pruned material

3.3 Identify and report problems and anomalies

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
Confirm instructions for canopy maintenance 
Prepare tools and equipment for use 
Recognise workplace hazards and report safety concerns 
Use and maintained personal protective equipment (PPE) 
Identify and remove unwanted growth 
Pull pruned material out of the canopy 
Perform post-pruning treatments on the canopy 
Shape, support or position canopy 
Use control measures to regulate exposure of the crop to sun and to protect crop from damage 
Operate and maintain equipment 
Clean, sharpen and store tools and equipment 
Dispose of pruned material 
Identify and report problems and anomalies 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

AHCPHT202 - Carry out canopy maintenance
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AHCPHT202 - Carry out canopy maintenance

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