Elements and Performance Criteria
- Identify issues affecting the growing-on program
- Production requirements are determined in consultation with management.
- Factors that could limit the production of nursery plants are identified.
- Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards are identified, risks assessed and controls implemented.
- The environmental implications in relation to a growing-on program are considered.
- Sustainable practices are incorporated into the plan.
- Develop the growing-on plan
- Activities involved in the growing-on program are identified.
- Labour, materials, tools and equipment needs are identified.
- Environmental parameters are selected and altered to meet plant needs and production plans.
- Growing media requirements are determined according to the needs of the plant and production plans.
- Planting dimensions and layout are determined according to production plans.
- Treatments required for the growing-on program are identified.
- Hygiene requirements for the growing-on program are identified according to industry best practice.
- Document the growing-on plan
- The growing-on plan is documented, including all information identified in the development stage.
- A budget supporting the plan is documented and approval sought by management.
- A schedule of activities is organised according to production plans.
- The growing-on plan and schedule of activities are communicated clearly to staff.
- Oversee and monitor the growing-on program