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Evidence Guide: AHCHYD302A - Install hydroponic systems

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AHCHYD302A - Install hydroponic systems

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

Prepare for installation

  1. Site plans and design specifications are interpreted and clarified with the supervisor.
  2. Underground services are identified according to site plans.
  3. Site is assessed to identify any potential problems.
  4. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards are identified, risks assessed and suitable controls implemented.
  5. Environmental implications of installing the hydroponic system are identified.
  6. The site is cleared for installation according to enterprise guidelines.
  7. Equipment and materials required for installation are determined and arranged according to design and layout plans.
Site plans and design specifications are interpreted and clarified with the supervisor.

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Underground services are identified according to site plans.

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Site is assessed to identify any potential problems.

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Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards are identified, risks assessed and suitable controls implemented.

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Environmental implications of installing the hydroponic system are identified.

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The site is cleared for installation according to enterprise guidelines.

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Equipment and materials required for installation are determined and arranged according to design and layout plans.

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Install a hydroponic system

  1. Site is prepared for the installation of drainage channels and water collection, and storage facilities according to design specifications.
  2. Install drainage components and water collection, and storage facilities according to design specifications.
  3. Hydroponic system infrastructure is assembled according to design specification.
  4. Hydroponic system components are installed according to design and layout plans and manufacturers specifications.
  5. Any problems associated with installation are communicated to the client and/or manager.
Site is prepared for the installation of drainage channels and water collection, and storage facilities according to design specifications.

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Install drainage components and water collection, and storage facilities according to design specifications.

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Hydroponic system infrastructure is assembled according to design specification.

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Hydroponic system components are installed according to design and layout plans and manufacturers specifications.

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Any problems associated with installation are communicated to the client and/or manager.

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Test and calibrate the system

  1. Hydroponic infrastructure and systems are checked to ensure they are in good working order and meet required specifications.
  2. Hydroponic equipment is calibrated to ensure readings are accurate.
  3. Media is installed according to enterprise guidelines.
  4. The hydroponic system is test run ready for the planting of the crop.
  5. Check list of all testing results is completed and approved by client/management.
Hydroponic infrastructure and systems are checked to ensure they are in good working order and meet required specifications.

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Hydroponic equipment is calibrated to ensure readings are accurate.

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Media is installed according to enterprise guidelines.

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The hydroponic system is test run ready for the planting of the crop.

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Check list of all testing results is completed and approved by client/management.

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Complete installation operations

  1. All tools and equipment are cleaned and stored according to enterprise guidelines.
  2. Site is tidied and waste is removed and disposed of in a manner that minimises risk of damage to the environment.
All tools and equipment are cleaned and stored according to enterprise guidelines.

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Site is tidied and waste is removed and disposed of in a manner that minimises risk of damage to the environment.

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:

prepare a site for installation of a hydroponics system according to instructions and directions

prepare materials and equipment for installation

install components and structure associated with a hydroponic system

commission system according to instructions and directions

store and maintain associated installation equipment and materials.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.

Required Skills and Knowledge

Required skills

identify hazards and implement safe operating procedures

test and calibrate hydroponic equipment

remove any waste material from site in an environmentally safe and sensitive manner

use literacy skills to read, interpret and follow organisational policies and procedures, follow sequenced written instructions, record accurately and legible information collected and select and apply procedures for a range of tasks

use oral communication skills/language competence to fulfil the job role as specified by the organisation, including questioning techniques, active listening, clarifying information and consulting with supervisors as required

use numeracy skills to estimate, calculate and record routine workplace measures

use interpersonal skills to work with and relate to people from a range of cultural, social and religious backgrounds and with a range of physical and mental abilities.

Required knowledge

recirculated and non-recirculated systems

media choices and their properties

legislation regarding the installation of hydroponic systems

head pressure and flow rates

environmental implications of the drainage of high nutrient effluents.

Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.

System may include:

recirculating or non-recirculating hydroponic systems in glasshouses or shade houses.