Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare to use watering equipment.
- Watering equipment components are assembled and checked for serviceability, and pre-operational checks are conducted according to farm procedures.
- Watering equipment is connected to water supply.
- Chemicals are added to water according to supervisor instructions and farm procedures.
- Water meter for the area to be watered is read and result is recorded according to farm procedures.
- Rooms that require watering are identified from supervisor instructions.
- Required watering pattern is identified according to supervisor instructions and farm procedures.
- PPE and clothing are selected and used.
- OHS hazards associated with watering mushroom crops are identified and appropriate action is taken to minimise the risks to self and others.
- Operate watering equipment.
- Site quarantine protocols and farm and personal hygiene requirements are applied and followed as required by farm procedures and supervisor instructions.
- Water pressure delivered through the equipment is checked and adjusted to farm standard or manufacturer instructions to ensure correct spray or droplet pattern is achieved throughout the watering operation.
- Water is provided in the correct quantity and pressure and is evenly distributed with minimum waste and minimum adverse environmental impact.
- 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.
- Finalise watering operations
- Water meter for the area that has been watered is read and actual amount of water used is recorded according to farm procedures.
- Watering equipment is disconnected from water supply and returned to storage area.
- Watering equipment is checked for serviceability for future use and any requirement for maintenance or replacement of equipment or components is reported to supervisor according to farm procedures.
- Work outcomes are reported to supervisor, feedback on performance is sought and any required improvements are noted for future action.