Elements and Performance Criteria
- Confirm specifications of growing media
- Various media components are investigated for specific plant requirements.
- Components of a growing media are determined by plant requirements and accepted industry practice.
- Nutrient requirements are determined for growing period.
- Different sources of nutrients are investigated for their suitability.
- Growing media analysed for chemical, physical and biological characteristics to determine suitability for plants.
- Sterilisation methods of the growing media are determined.
- Prepare and store growing media
- Growing media composition established.
- Work is undertaken according to OHS legislation and codes of practice requirements.
- Required equipment is maintained in a safe, clean and effective condition.
- Components are stored in a safe and hygienic manner and in a non-contaminated environment.
- Components are identified and weighed, mixed and incorporated into the growing media in accordance with production requirements.
- Waste is handled and disposed of safely in accordance with relevant legislation and Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements.
- Media is stored in safe and hygienic manner in accordance with enterprise standards.
- Records are kept in accordance with enterprise standards.