AHCPHT207A - Perform mushroom substrate process tasks
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AHCPHT207A Perform mushroom substrate process tasks
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Version 1.0 Issue Date: May 2024
This unit relates to working the preparation of mushroom substrate either in a general mushroom farming enterprise or in a specialist substrate preparation enterprise.
This unit covers the process of working in the mushroom industry and specifies the outcomes required to: perform tasks associated with filling, spawning and casing as part of mushroom substrate preparation. This unit applies to the second phase of production: maintain site quarantine protocols and personal hygiene; fill units with mushroom substrate; apply spawn into mushroom substrate; prepare and apply casing mixture; complete records.
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Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills.
Evidence Required
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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:
maintain site quarantine protocols and personal hygiene
fill units with mushroom substrate
apply spawn into mushroom substrate
prepare and apply casing mixture
complete records.
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
Perform mushroom substrate process tasks applies to the
following work instructions and schedules
maintaining quality standards
maintaining safety of self and others
observing variations from required quality standards
reading production schedules and farm procedures
reporting faults and variations to supervisor
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
farm standards and procedures, including those relating to OHS, food safety, HACCP, quality systems, emergency procedures, organisational structure and workplace communication channels and protocols
impact on the rest of mushroom production cycle of deviations of mushroom substrate quality from farm standards for substrate
industry and workplace awards and conditions
overview of mushroom production cycle
overview of substrate production
site quarantine protocols.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Mushroom substrate may include:
the range of ingredients and processes required for Phase II compost preparation.
Growing systems may include:
in the earlier stages of this process:
trays
shelves
or tunnels
later stages may involve the use of:
trays
shelves
or bags.
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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
Task requirements are sought from and clarified with supervisor.
All tools, machinery and equipment required for process stage are checked and prepared according to farm procedures.
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.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and clothing are selected and used according to farm Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) procedures.
OHS requirements and hazards associated with tasks are identified and appropriate action is taken to minimise risks to self and others.
Site quarantine protocols and farm and personal hygiene requirements are applied and followed as required by farm procedures or supervisor instructions.
All work is performed in an environmentally aware and safe manner according to farm procedures.
Filling equipment is operated safely and at a speed that maintains continuous operation according to farm procedures, and supervisor and manufacturer instructions.
Units are filled with mushroom substrate according to farm procedures and to required farm standards.
Spawn is visually inspected for abnormalities and any abnormalities found are reported to supervisor.
Spawn is applied and mixed into mushroom substrate according to farm procedures.
Spawn usage rate is checked and any observed variation from farm standard is reported to supervisor.
If applicable, supplement is applied and mixed as directed by manager.
Spawned mushroom substrate is installed in spawn run rooms according to farm procedures.
Samples of mushroom substrate are taken according to farm procedures.
Mushroom substrate is checked for presence of pests and where pests are found, supervisor is advised and remedial action is taken as directed.
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.
Casing ingredients are blended according to farm procedures.
If applicable, supplement is applied and mixed as directed.
Casing depth, structure and consistency are checked and any variation from farm standards is reported to supervisor and remedial action is taken as directed.
Samples of prepared casing and mushroom substrate before casing has been added are taken according to farm procedures.
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.
Faults are reported to supervisor or maintenance personnel for remedial action.
Clean-up activities are carried out at the end of each process stage according to farm procedures and supervisor instructions.
Records are completed legibly and accurately according to farm procedures.
Work outcomes are reported to supervisor, feedback on performance is sought and any required improvements are noted for future action.
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