Perform mushroom substrate process tasks

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Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Prepare for each process stage.

1.1. Task requirements are sought from and clarified with supervisor.

1.2. All tools, machinery and equipment required for process stage are checked and prepared according to farm procedures.

1.3. Faults or variations from required settings or farm quality standards observed at any stage in the process are reported to supervisor and remedial action is carried out as directed.

1.4. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and clothing are selected and used according to farm Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) procedures.

1.5. OHS requirements and hazards associated with tasks are identified and appropriate action is taken to minimise risks to self and others.

1.6. Site quarantine protocols and farm and personal hygiene requirements are applied and followed as required by farm procedures or supervisor instructions.

1.7. All work is performed in an environmentally aware and safe manner according to farm procedures.

2. Fill units with mushroom substrate.

2.1. Filling equipment is operated safely and at a speed that maintains continuous operation according to farm procedures, and supervisor and manufacturer instructions.

2.2. Units are filled with mushroom substrate according to farm procedures and to required farm standards.

3. Assist with spawning processes.

3.1. Spawn is visually inspected for abnormalities and any abnormalities found are reported to supervisor.

3.2. Spawn is applied and mixed into mushroom substrate according to farm procedures.

3.3. Spawn usage rate is checked and any observed variation from farm standard is reported to supervisor.

3.4. If applicable, supplement is applied and mixed as directed by manager.

3.5. Spawned mushroom substrate is installed in spawn run rooms according to farm procedures.

3.6. Samples of mushroom substrate are taken according to farm procedures.

3.7. Mushroom substrate is checked for presence of pests and where pests are found, supervisor is advised and remedial action is taken as directed.

4. Prepare and apply casing mixture.

4.1. Required quantities of pesticides, peat, limestone and additives for casing are assembled and checked according to farm procedures, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) and OHS requirements.

4.2. Casing ingredients are blended according to farm procedures.

4.3. If applicable, supplement is applied and mixed as directed.

4.4. Casing depth, structure and consistency are checked and any variation from farm standards is reported to supervisor and remedial action is taken as directed.

4.5. Samples of prepared casing and mushroom substrate before casing has been added are taken according to farm procedures.

5. Finalise mushroom substrate processes

5.1. Equipment and tools are returned to storage area after cleaning, checking for future serviceability and carrying out basic preventative maintenance according to farm procedures, and supervisor and manufacturer instructions.

5.2. Faults are reported to supervisor or maintenance personnel for remedial action.

5.3. Clean-up activities are carried out at the end of each process stage according to farm procedures and supervisor instructions.

5.4. Records are completed legibly and accurately according to farm procedures.

5.5. Work outcomes are reported to supervisor, feedback on performance is sought and any required improvements are noted for future action.


Qualifications and Skillsets

AHCPHT207A appears in the following qualifications:

  • AHC20310 - Certificate II in Production Horticulture