Assessor Resource

AHCPHT202A
Carry out canopy maintenance

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit applies to the process of manual or mechanised canopy maintenance, and includes the removal of unwanted vegetative growth and the erection and removal of protective covers during the growing period of crops. This standard relates to working under direct supervision with regular checking. Reporting and recording is required under some situations.

This unit covers the process of carrying out canopy maintenance and defines the standard required to: use, store and maintain tools safely and in line with plant hygiene requirements; remove unwanted growth and treat cuts if required; shape, support or position the canopy according to enterprise requirements; dispose of cuttings according to quarantine and environmental procedures; report problems or signs of disease to supervisor.

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Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.



Evidence Required

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The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:

use, store and maintain tools safely and in line with plant hygiene requirements

remove unwanted growth and treat cuts if required

shape, support or position the canopy according to enterprise requirements

dispose of cuttings according to quarantine and environmental procedures

report problems or signs of disease to supervisor.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

use and maintain basic hand and power tools and equipment

interpret instructions and communicate with team members and supervisor, and calculate hours and personal production rate

participate in teams and contribute to team objectives

dispose of pruning waste in an environmentally aware and sensitive manner, e.g. sort waste for mulching and minimise risk of cross contamination from infected/infested material

use literacy skills to follow sequenced written instructions and record information accurately and legibly

use oral communication skills/language competence to fulfil the job role as specified by the organisation including questioning, active listening, asking for clarification and seeking advice from supervisor

use numeracy skills to estimate, calculate and record routine workplace measures

use interpersonal skills to relate to people from a range of social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and with a range of physical and mental abilities.

Required knowledge

basic canopy maintenance techniques and their importance in relation to the desired quality of fruit the enterprise is aiming to produce

difference between fruiting and non-fruiting wood

the effect of different climatic conditions on canopy maintenance requirements

the importance of hygiene and quality control when performing basic canopy maintenance activities

OHS responsibilities of employees when maintaining a canopy.

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.

Maintenance may include:

unwanted non-fruiting wood such as suckers and water shoots

damaged limbs or those that have died back

congested shoots

excessive fruit, flowers, or leaves.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Instructions for canopy maintenance are obtained from and confirmed with the supervisor. 
Tools and equipment are collected and prepared for use. 
Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards are identified and reported to the supervisor. 
Suitable Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is selected, used and maintained. 
Unwanted growth is identified and removed according to supervisor's instructions. 
Pruned material is pulled out of the canopy according to supervisors instructions. 
Perform post-pruning treatments on the canopy. 
Canopy is shaped, supported or positioned according to instructions. 
Control measures to regulate exposure of the crop to sun and to protect crop from damage are applied according to supervisor's instructions. 
Equipment is operated and maintained according to work instructions and enterprise OHS procedures. 
Tools and equipment are cleaned, sharpened and stored according to enterprise housekeeping, hygiene and site quarantine procedures. 
Pruned material is disposed of according to enterprise environmental procedures. 
Problems and anomalies are identified and reported to the supervisor. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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