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AHCPHT402 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Develop a crop regulation program

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCPHT402 - Develop a crop regulation program
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to develop a crop regulation program.It applies to individuals who analyse information and exercise judgement to complete a range of advanced skilled activities and demonstrate deep knowledge in a specific technical area. They have accountability for the work of others and analyse, design and communicate solutions to a range of complex problems. 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.
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: Assess crop regulation methods
  • Identify production targets and requirements in terms of quantity, quality and availability of specified crops
  • Research the characteristics and growing requirements of plant species and cultivars that may affect the crop regulation program
  • Assess the benefits and limitations of available crop regulation methods for specified crops
  • Evaluate implementation risk of available methods and record and cost risk controls
  • Determined the most cost-effective approach to crop regulation and submit to management for approval
       
Element: Identify the requirements of a crop regulation program
  • Develop the crop regulation program to achieve the appropriate yield and quality
  • Identify and confirm availability of resources, tools, equipment and machinery for the program
  • Outline staged implementation and development according to the range of conditions over the growing cycle
  • Determine timelines for crop regulation activities, taking into account the needs of the crop and site conditions
       
Element: Prepare and document the crop regulation program and specifications
  • Prepare a plan, specifications and quotation based on the requirements of the program
  • Develop and document on-site procedures and schedules for the program
       
Element: Monitor the crop regulation program
  • Monitor implementation of the program to ensure requirements of the production plan are achieved
  • Monitor and review the program to ensure it remains responsive to changing conditions
  • Implement appropriate courses of action to alleviate or overcome identified shortcomings
  • Document and report remedial action undertaken to management
       


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. Assess crop regulation methods

1.1 Identify production targets and requirements in terms of quantity, quality and availability of specified crops

1.2 Research the characteristics and growing requirements of plant species and cultivars that may affect the crop regulation program

1.3 Assess the benefits and limitations of available crop regulation methods for specified crops

1.4 Evaluate implementation risk of available methods and record and cost risk controls

1.5 Determined the most cost-effective approach to crop regulation and submit to management for approval

2. Identify the requirements of a crop regulation program

2.1 Develop the crop regulation program to achieve the appropriate yield and quality

2.2 Identify and confirm availability of resources, tools, equipment and machinery for the program

2.3 Outline staged implementation and development according to the range of conditions over the growing cycle

2.4 Determine timelines for crop regulation activities, taking into account the needs of the crop and site conditions

3. Prepare and document the crop regulation program and specifications

3.1 Prepare a plan, specifications and quotation based on the requirements of the program

3.2 Develop and document on-site procedures and schedules for the program

4. Monitor the crop regulation program

4.1 Monitor implementation of the program to ensure requirements of the production plan are achieved

4.2 Monitor and review the program to ensure it remains responsive to changing conditions

4.3 Implement appropriate courses of action to alleviate or overcome identified shortcomings

4.4 Document and report remedial action undertaken to management

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:

assess and select cost-effective techniques, resources and equipment for the regulation of horticultural crops

develop a crop regulation program to achieve the yield and quality specified in the enterprise production plan

document a crop regulation plan, specifications and quotation

document detailed schedules and work procedures

prepare a cost-benefit analysis on available crop regulation methods

review the crop regulation program

implement appropriate courses of action in response to identified shortcomings

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

crop regulation published data on the species and cultivars

principles and practices for developing a crop regulation program

processes and techniques for preparing, costing and documenting plans for scheduling crop regulation activities

site evaluation techniques, including analysis of the condition of soils, plants and the site for production activities

specific crop physiology and timing of regulation

the characteristics of soil and other growth media types and the use of additives to enhance the available nutrition for specific plant species and cultivars

the relationship between enterprise crop regulation methods, such as thinning, pruning and RDI, and the yield and quality of specific crops

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. Assess crop regulation methods

1.1 Identify production targets and requirements in terms of quantity, quality and availability of specified crops

1.2 Research the characteristics and growing requirements of plant species and cultivars that may affect the crop regulation program

1.3 Assess the benefits and limitations of available crop regulation methods for specified crops

1.4 Evaluate implementation risk of available methods and record and cost risk controls

1.5 Determined the most cost-effective approach to crop regulation and submit to management for approval

2. Identify the requirements of a crop regulation program

2.1 Develop the crop regulation program to achieve the appropriate yield and quality

2.2 Identify and confirm availability of resources, tools, equipment and machinery for the program

2.3 Outline staged implementation and development according to the range of conditions over the growing cycle

2.4 Determine timelines for crop regulation activities, taking into account the needs of the crop and site conditions

3. Prepare and document the crop regulation program and specifications

3.1 Prepare a plan, specifications and quotation based on the requirements of the program

3.2 Develop and document on-site procedures and schedules for the program

4. Monitor the crop regulation program

4.1 Monitor implementation of the program to ensure requirements of the production plan are achieved

4.2 Monitor and review the program to ensure it remains responsive to changing conditions

4.3 Implement appropriate courses of action to alleviate or overcome identified shortcomings

4.4 Document and report remedial action undertaken to management

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 production targets and requirements in terms of quantity, quality and availability of specified crops 
Research the characteristics and growing requirements of plant species and cultivars that may affect the crop regulation program 
Assess the benefits and limitations of available crop regulation methods for specified crops 
Evaluate implementation risk of available methods and record and cost risk controls 
Determined the most cost-effective approach to crop regulation and submit to management for approval 
Develop the crop regulation program to achieve the appropriate yield and quality 
Identify and confirm availability of resources, tools, equipment and machinery for the program 
Outline staged implementation and development according to the range of conditions over the growing cycle 
Determine timelines for crop regulation activities, taking into account the needs of the crop and site conditions 
Prepare a plan, specifications and quotation based on the requirements of the program 
Develop and document on-site procedures and schedules for the program 
Monitor implementation of the program to ensure requirements of the production plan are achieved 
Monitor and review the program to ensure it remains responsive to changing conditions 
Implement appropriate courses of action to alleviate or overcome identified shortcomings 
Document and report remedial action undertaken to management 

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