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Implement a plant nutrition program

KHU-AGR-0563

Australian Equivalent

AHCPCM305

Elements

Learning Outcomes

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to implement a plant nutrition program, including preparing for the nutrition program, monitoring and controlling the nutritional requirements of plants, preparing fertilisers and application equipment, applying products to plants, and completing plant nutrition program activities. The unit applies to individuals who implement a plant nutrition program under broad direction, and take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Elements & Learning Outcomes

E1Prepare for implementation of the plant nutrition program

0563.E1.O1Identify goals, target site, plant species and varieties for implementing the program

0563.E1.O2Locate services using site plans or consultation with supervisor

0563.E1.O3Identify potential hazards and risks, and identify safe working practices to manage risks

0563.E1.O4Confirm environmental and biosecurity implications associated with plant nutrition program activities, and minimise impact

0563.E1.O5Select, fit use and maintain personal protective equipment applicable to the task

E2Identify and assess soil or growing media characteristics

0563.E2.O1Assess site soil or growing media characteristics, including pH, in relation to plant nutrition

0563.E2.O2Identify, compare, select and source ameliorants to improve soil or growing media characteristics or fertility

0563.E2.O3Assess product application methods according to product type and growing media

E3Determine nutritional problems in plants

0563.E3.O1Conduct a visual inspection and identify common nutrient deficiency and toxicity problems in plants

0563.E3.O2Determine causes of nutritional or toxicity problems, and confirm with supervisor or horticulturalist, as required

E4Prepare to use fertilisers

0563.E4.O1Select a fertiliser that is compatible with plant species and growing media according to nutrition program

0563.E4.O2Assess fertiliser application methods, taking into account the fertiliser type, soils and environmental implications according to nutrition program

E5Prepare application equipment

0563.E5.O1Select tools, equipment and machinery appropriate for the plant application being performed, and check for safe operation

0563.E5.O2Calibrate and adjust tools, equipment and machinery

E6Apply specific products at appropriate rates

0563.E6.O1Calculate product application rates to optimise plant benefit and minimise environmental impact according to nutrition program

0563.E6.O2Apply products with the correct rate, timing and method according to the product type, plant needs and with consideration of the environmental implications and according to nutrition program

0563.E6.O3Apply fertilisers appropriate to the plant growing cycle, workplace fertiliser schedule and nutrition program

0563.E6.O4Record product applications according to workplace procedures

0563.E6.O5Monitor, document and report target plant response to the plant nutrition program, as well as non-target effects or responses according to workplace procedures

E7Complete plant nutrition program activities

0563.E7.O1Remove and dispose of waste material according to workplace and environmental requirements

0563.E7.O2Clean, maintain and return tools, equipment and machinery to required location

0563.E7.O3Identify and report unserviceable tools, equipment and machinery according to workplace procedures

0563.E7.O4Record and report plant nutrition program activities