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Develop a horticultural production plan

KHU-AGR-0681

Australian Equivalent

AHCPHT511

Elements

Learning Outcomes

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to develop a production plan, including carrying out planning activities, determining horticultural production requirements, scheduling production activities, planning monitoring of the production plan, and documenting the production plan and specifications for a horticultural workplace. The unit applies to individuals who apply specialised skills and knowledge to the development of a horticultural production plan, and take personal responsibility and exercise autonomy in undertaking complex work. They analyse and synthesise information, and analyse, design and communicate solutions to sometimes complex problems. All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, health and safety in the workplace requirements, legislative and regulatory requirements, and sustainability and biosecurity practices. No licens

Elements & Learning Outcomes

E1Carry out planning activities

0681.E1.O1Determine client preferences and requirements for the production plan, and confirm according to workplace marketing strategy and business plans

0681.E1.O2Assess the production site for growing environment factors, services and site modifications

0681.E1.O3Conduct research into the growing requirements of plant species and cultivars, and restrictions that may affect the production plan

0681.E1.O4Identify sustainable land use issues that may affect planned production

0681.E1.O5Set production targets that are consistent with the marketing strategy and business plan

0681.E1.O6Determine production requirements in terms of quantity, quality and availability of the product

0681.E1.O7Develop a draft plan that reflects client preferences and requirements

E2Determine the requirements of horticultural production

0681.E2.O1Identify plant species that are appropriate to the site and consistent with the plan

0681.E2.O2Calculate, cost and confirm availability and quantity required with the supplier

0681.E2.O3Select plant establishment procedures consistent with the agreed preliminary plan

0681.E2.O4Ensure design of the site includes irrigation and drainage systems, and takes into account the growing requirements of plants and sustainable land use practices

0681.E2.O5Document cultural management practices to achieve optimal growth environment from planting to harvest

0681.E2.O6Determine harvesting dates to meet market specifications and deadlines

0681.E2.O7Identify and cost resources, tools, equipment and machinery required for production and site establishment

E3Schedule production activities

0681.E3.O1Outline staged implementation and development of the crop production activities, including providing for future works access

0681.E3.O2Determine and document timelines for crop production activities, taking into account any other planning requirements

0681.E3.O3Plan and schedule marketing according to the production schedule and marketing strategy

E4Plan monitoring of the production plan

0681.E4.O1Determine production activities to be monitored, the format for recording factors, frequency of monitoring and the thresholds for remedial action

0681.E4.O2Document required remedial or contingency plan for implementation by staff

0681.E4.O3Review on a regular basis the effectiveness of the monitoring system

0681.E4.O4Compare the production program with feedback and projections from clients

0681.E4.O5Implement remedial action or contingency plan where crop production falls outside client projections

E5Prepare and document the production plan and specifications

0681.E5.O1Prepare detailed plans, specifications and quotations based on horticultural conventions and the requirements of production

0681.E5.O2Develop and document detailed on-site procedures and schedules required for crop production