Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for canopy maintenance activities
- 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.
- Carry out basic canopy maintenance
- 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.
- Complete canopy maintenance activities