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

AHCSOL301 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Prepare growing media

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCSOL301 - Prepare growing media
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to determine the requirements of a growing media for various plants and preparing and storing the media in accordance with the production specifications. This unit applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources. 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: Prepare to work
  • Clarify work instructions with supervisor
  • Prepare tools and equipment
  • Identify hazards, assess risks and implement control measures
  • Select and use personal protective equipment (PPE)
       
Element: Confirm specifications of growing media
  • Investigate and select various media components for specific plant requirements
  • Determine nutrient requirements for growing period
  • Determine growing media by plant requirements and accepted industry practice
  • Investigate sources of nutrients for their suitability
  • Analyse growing media for chemical, physical and biological characteristics to confirm suitability for plants
  • Determine sterilisation methods of the growing media
       
Element: Prepare and store growing media
  • Establish growing media composition
  • Maintain soil mixing equipment in a clean and effective condition
  • Store components in a safe and hygienic manner
  • Weigh and mix components into the growing media
  • Dispose of waste in an environmentally safe manner
  • Store growing media is stored in safe and hygienic manner
  • Keep records
       


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 to work

1.1 Clarify work instructions with supervisor

1.2 Prepare tools and equipment

1.3 Identify hazards, assess risks and implement control measures

1.4 Select and use personal protective equipment (PPE)

2. Confirm specifications of growing media

2.1 Investigate and select various media components for specific plant requirements

2.2 Determine nutrient requirements for growing period

2.3 Determine growing media by plant requirements and accepted industry practice

2.4 Investigate sources of nutrients for their suitability

2.5 Analyse growing media for chemical, physical and biological characteristics to confirm suitability for plants

2.6 Determine sterilisation methods of the growing media

3. Prepare and store growing media

3.1 Establish growing media composition

3.2 Maintain soil mixing equipment in a clean and effective condition

3.3 Store components in a safe and hygienic manner

3.4 Weigh and mix components into the growing media

3.5 Dispose of waste in an environmentally safe manner

3.6 Store growing media is stored in safe and hygienic manner

3.7 Keep records

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:

collect and analyse data

confirm specifications of growing media

interpret chemical labels

prepare growing media

store growing media

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

principles and practices for preparing growing media

alternative methods of incorporating ingredients into a growing media

hygiene in the preparation and storage of the media

ingredients used in the preparation of growing media

physical, chemical and biological characteristics required of the media

plant nutrition

properties of the various ingredients used in the preparation of the growing media

requirements of a growing media

volume and weight determination

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 to work

1.1 Clarify work instructions with supervisor

1.2 Prepare tools and equipment

1.3 Identify hazards, assess risks and implement control measures

1.4 Select and use personal protective equipment (PPE)

2. Confirm specifications of growing media

2.1 Investigate and select various media components for specific plant requirements

2.2 Determine nutrient requirements for growing period

2.3 Determine growing media by plant requirements and accepted industry practice

2.4 Investigate sources of nutrients for their suitability

2.5 Analyse growing media for chemical, physical and biological characteristics to confirm suitability for plants

2.6 Determine sterilisation methods of the growing media

3. Prepare and store growing media

3.1 Establish growing media composition

3.2 Maintain soil mixing equipment in a clean and effective condition

3.3 Store components in a safe and hygienic manner

3.4 Weigh and mix components into the growing media

3.5 Dispose of waste in an environmentally safe manner

3.6 Store growing media is stored in safe and hygienic manner

3.7 Keep records

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
Clarify work instructions with supervisor 
Prepare tools and equipment 
Identify hazards, assess risks and implement control measures 
Select and use personal protective equipment (PPE) 
Investigate and select various media components for specific plant requirements 
Determine nutrient requirements for growing period 
Determine growing media by plant requirements and accepted industry practice 
Investigate sources of nutrients for their suitability 
Analyse growing media for chemical, physical and biological characteristics to confirm suitability for plants 
Determine sterilisation methods of the growing media 
Establish growing media composition 
Maintain soil mixing equipment in a clean and effective condition 
Store components in a safe and hygienic manner 
Weigh and mix components into the growing media 
Dispose of waste in an environmentally safe manner 
Store growing media is stored in safe and hygienic manner 
Keep records 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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