Unit of competency
Modification History
Release |
TP Version |
Comment |
1 |
AHCv1.0 |
Initial release |
Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to carry out maintenance and pruning on crop canopies.
It applies to individuals who work under general supervision and exercise limited autonomy with some accountability for their own work. They undertake defined activities and work in a structured context.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Pre-requisite Unit
Nil.
Unit Sector
Production horticulture (PHT)
Elements and Performance Criteria
Element |
Performance criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Prepare for canopy maintenance activities |
1.1 Confirm instructions for canopy maintenance 1.2 Prepare tools and equipment for use 1.3 Recognise workplace hazards and report safety concerns 1.4 Use and maintained personal protective equipment (PPE) |
2. Carry out basic canopy maintenance |
2.1 Identify and remove unwanted growth 2.2 Pull pruned material out of the canopy 2.3 Perform post-pruning treatments on the canopy 2.4 Shape, support or position canopy 2.5 Use control measures to regulate exposure of the crop to sun and to protect crop from damage 2.6 Operate and maintain equipment |
3. Complete canopy maintenance activities |
3.1 Clean, sharpen and store tools and equipment 3.2 Dispose of pruned material 3.3 Identify and report problems and anomalies |
Foundation Skills
Foundation Skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Range of Conditions
Unit Mapping Information
This unit is equivalent to AHCPHT202A Carry out canopy maintenance.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72