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Evidence Guide: AHCHYD302 - Install hydroponic systems

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AHCHYD302 - Install hydroponic systems

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Prepare for installation

  1. Interpret and clarify site plans and design specifications
  2. Locate underground services according to site plans
  3. Identify any potential site problems
  4. Identify environmental implications of installing the system
  5. Clear the site for installation
  6. Determine and arrange equipment and materials according to design and layout plans
Interpret and clarify site plans and design specifications

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Locate underground services according to site plans

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Identify any potential site problems

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Identify environmental implications of installing the system

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Clear the site for installation

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Determine and arrange equipment and materials according to design and layout plans

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Install a hydroponic system

  1. Prepare site for and install drainage channels and water collection, and storage facilities according to design specifications
  2. Assemble system infrastructure according to design specifications
  3. Install system components according to design and layout plans and manufacturers specifications
  4. Communicate problems associated with installation to the client or manager
Prepare site for and install drainage channels and water collection, and storage facilities according to design specifications

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Assemble system infrastructure according to design specifications

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Install system components according to design and layout plans and manufacturers specifications

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Communicate problems associated with installation to the client or manager

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Test and calibrate the system

  1. Check infrastructure and systems are in working order and meet specifications
  2. Calibrate hydroponic equipment
  3. Install growing media
  4. Test the system
  5. Complete check list of all testing results
Check infrastructure and systems are in working order and meet specifications

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Calibrate hydroponic equipment

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Install growing media

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Test the system

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Complete check list of all testing results

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Complete installation operations

  1. Clean and store all tools and equipment
  2. Tidy site and remove and dispose of waste
Clean and store all tools and equipment

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Tidy site and remove and dispose of waste

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare for installation

1.1 Interpret and clarify site plans and design specifications

1.2 Locate underground services according to site plans

1.3 Identify any potential site problems

1.4 Identify environmental implications of installing the system

1.5 Clear the site for installation

1.6 Determine and arrange equipment and materials according to design and layout plans

2. Install a hydroponic system

2.1 Prepare site for and install drainage channels and water collection, and storage facilities according to design specifications

2.2 Assemble system infrastructure according to design specifications

2.3 Install system components according to design and layout plans and manufacturers specifications

2.4 Communicate problems associated with installation to the client or manager

3. Test and calibrate the system

3.1 Check infrastructure and systems are in working order and meet specifications

3.2 Calibrate hydroponic equipment

3.3 Install growing media

3.4 Test the system

3.5 Complete check list of all testing results

4. Complete installation operations

4.1 Clean and store all tools and equipment

4.2 Tidy site and remove and dispose of waste

Required Skills and Knowledge

Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare for installation

1.1 Interpret and clarify site plans and design specifications

1.2 Locate underground services according to site plans

1.3 Identify any potential site problems

1.4 Identify environmental implications of installing the system

1.5 Clear the site for installation

1.6 Determine and arrange equipment and materials according to design and layout plans

2. Install a hydroponic system

2.1 Prepare site for and install drainage channels and water collection, and storage facilities according to design specifications

2.2 Assemble system infrastructure according to design specifications

2.3 Install system components according to design and layout plans and manufacturers specifications

2.4 Communicate problems associated with installation to the client or manager

3. Test and calibrate the system

3.1 Check infrastructure and systems are in working order and meet specifications

3.2 Calibrate hydroponic equipment

3.3 Install growing media

3.4 Test the system

3.5 Complete check list of all testing results

4. Complete installation operations

4.1 Clean and store all tools and equipment

4.2 Tidy site and remove and dispose of waste

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:

commission a hydroponic system according to instructions and directions

prepare a site for installation of a hydroponics system

prepare materials and equipment for installation

install components and structures associated with a hydroponic system

test and calibrate a hydroponic system

store and maintain associated installation equipment and materials

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

principles and practices of hydroponic system installation

environmental implications of the drainage of high nutrient effluents

head pressure and flow rates

legislation regarding the installation of hydroponic systems

plant growing media choices and their properties

recirculated and non-recirculated systems

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