Implement a plant nutrition program

Formats and tools

Unit Description
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Assessment Tool
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Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver AHCPCM301A, 'Implement a plant nutrition program'.
Google Links
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Books
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Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Prepare for implementation of the plant nutrition program

1.1. Goals, target site, soils and plant species and varieties are identified.

1.2. Materials for soil and plant treatments are identified and the storage site or supplier details located.

1.3. Services are located using site plans and in consultation with the supervisor.

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

1.5. Suitable Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is selected, used and maintained.

2. Monitor soil pH

2.1. Soil pH in the implementation site is monitored in relation to plant nutrition.

2.2. Products useful in changing soil pH are identified, compared, selected and sourced.

2.3. Product application methods are assessed according to product type and type of growing media.

3. Determine nutritional problems in plants

3.1. Common nutrient deficiency and toxicity problems in plants are identified using visual inspection.

3.2. The supervisor and/or horticulturist are consulted, as required, to determine causes of nutritional or toxicity problems.

3.3. Soil ameliorants to improve soil fertility are identified, compared, selected and sourced.

4. Prepare to use fertilisers

4.1. The fertiliser to be used is selected according to plant species and type of growing media.

4.2. Fertiliser application methods are assessed according to fertiliser type, soils, enterprise work procedures, and in due consideration of the environmental implications.

4.3. Fertilisers are applied according to the plant growing cycle and the enterprise fertiliser calendar.

5. Prepare application equipment

5.1. Tools, equipment and machinery are selected according to enterprise work procedures.

5.2. Pre-operational and safety checks are carried out on tools, equipment and machinery according to manufacturers specifications and documented work procedures.

5.3. Tools, equipment and machinery are calibrated and adjusted according to manufacturer's guidelines.

6. Apply specific products at appropriate rates

6.1. Specific products are selected based on their analysis to meet plant needs according to enterprise work procedures.

6.2. Product application rates are calculated to optimise plant benefit and minimise environmental impact according to manufacturer's specifications and enterprise work procedures.

6.3. Specific products are applied at the correct rate, timing and method according to the product type and analysis, manufacturers specifications, enterprise work procedures, and in due consideration of the environmental implications.

6.4. Product applications are recorded according to enterprise work procedures.

6.5. Target plant response to the plant nutrition program, as well as any non-target effects such as environmental impact or pest responses are monitored, documented and reported to the supervisor.


Qualifications and Skillsets

AHCPCM301A appears in the following qualifications:

  • AHC33210 - Certificate III in Floriculture
  • AHC31510 - Certificate III in Indigenous Land Management
  • AHC30710 - Certificate III in Horticulture
  • AHC30110 - Certificate III in Agriculture
  • AHC30210 - Certificate III in Agriculture (Dairy Production)
  • AHC31110 - Certificate III in Production Nursery
  • AHC31310 - Certificate III in Sports Turf Management
  • AHC31210 - Certificate III in Retail Nursery
  • AHC31010 - Certificate III in Parks and Gardens
  • FDF30411 - Certificate III in Wine Industry Operations
  • AHC32513 - Certificate III in Aboriginal-sites Work
  • AHC33412 - Certificate III in Seed Production