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

AHCPHT301 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Carry out a crop regulation program

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCPHT301 - Carry out a crop regulation program
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to carry out a crop regulation program in which thinning and pruning of flower, fruit or vegetable crops is undertaken to control yield and quality.
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 the crop regulation program
  • Identify the site and operational requirements of the program
  • Select crop regulation tools and equipment
  • Carry out pre-operational and safety checks on tools, equipment and machinery
  • Calibrate and adjust tools, equipment and machinery
       
Element: Implement the crop regulation program
  • Identify and organise work teams and contractors
  • Co-ordinate work in a sequential, timely and effective manner
  • Plan work in an efficient, sequential and co-ordinated manner
  • Monitor crop regulation tasks and undertake remedial action where necessary to achieve program objectives
       
Element: Complete crop regulation activities
  • Remove and dispose of waste material
  • Clean, maintain and store tools, equipment and machinery
  • Record or report work outcomes
       


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 the crop regulation program

1.1 Identify the site and operational requirements of the program

1.2 Select crop regulation tools and equipment

1.3 Carry out pre-operational and safety checks on tools, equipment and machinery

1.4 Calibrate and adjust tools, equipment and machinery

2. Implement the crop regulation program

2.1 Identify and organise work teams and contractors

2.2 Co-ordinate work in a sequential, timely and effective manner

2.3 Plan work in an efficient, sequential and co-ordinated manner

2.4 Monitor crop regulation tasks and undertake remedial action where necessary to achieve program objectives

3. Complete crop regulation activities

3.1 Remove and dispose of waste material

3.2 Clean, maintain and store tools, equipment and machinery

3.3 Record or report work outcomes

The candidate must demonstrate evidence of their ability to satisfy holistically all of the requirements of unit. Performance should be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.

The candidate must provide evidence that they can:

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

co-ordinate work groups

prepare for crop regulation activities

carry-out crop thinning procedures as required

use a range of methods to achieve crop regulation goals

record or report activities

store and maintain equipment and materials

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

principles and practices of crop regulation

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

environmental impacts of crop regulation and disposal of waste

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

safe work procedures for use of machinery and equipment

types of crop regulation materials

Submission Requirements

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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 the crop regulation program

1.1 Identify the site and operational requirements of the program

1.2 Select crop regulation tools and equipment

1.3 Carry out pre-operational and safety checks on tools, equipment and machinery

1.4 Calibrate and adjust tools, equipment and machinery

2. Implement the crop regulation program

2.1 Identify and organise work teams and contractors

2.2 Co-ordinate work in a sequential, timely and effective manner

2.3 Plan work in an efficient, sequential and co-ordinated manner

2.4 Monitor crop regulation tasks and undertake remedial action where necessary to achieve program objectives

3. Complete crop regulation activities

3.1 Remove and dispose of waste material

3.2 Clean, maintain and store tools, equipment and machinery

3.3 Record or report work outcomes

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
Identify the site and operational requirements of the program 
Select crop regulation tools and equipment 
Carry out pre-operational and safety checks on tools, equipment and machinery 
Calibrate and adjust tools, equipment and machinery 
Identify and organise work teams and contractors 
Co-ordinate work in a sequential, timely and effective manner 
Plan work in an efficient, sequential and co-ordinated manner 
Monitor crop regulation tasks and undertake remedial action where necessary to achieve program objectives 
Remove and dispose of waste material 
Clean, maintain and store tools, equipment and machinery 
Record or report work outcomes 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

AHCPHT301 - Carry out a crop regulation program
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