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AHCPHT207 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Perform mushroom substrate process tasks

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCPHT207 - Perform mushroom substrate process tasks
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare mushroom substrate either in a general mushroom farming enterprise or in a specialist substrate preparation enterprise. It applies to individuals who work under general supervision and exercise limited autonomy with some accountability for their own work. They undertake defined activities and work in a structured context.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Prepare for each process stage
  • Confirm work requirements with supervisor
  • Check and prepare tools, machinery and equipment
  • Report and fix faults or variations from required settings
  • Follow site quarantine protocols and farm and personal hygiene requirements
       
Element: Fill units with mushroom substrate
  • Operate filling equipment at a speed that maintains continuous operation
  • Fill units with mushroom substrate
       
Element: Assist with spawning processes
  • Inspect and report any abnormalities found in spawn
  • Mix spawn into mushroom substrate
  • Check spawn usage rate and report any observed variation
  • Apply and mix supplement if required
  • Install spawned mushroom substrate in spawn run rooms
  • Take samples of mushroom substrate
  • Check mushroom substrate for presence of pests and take remedial action if required
       
Element: Prepare and apply casing mixture
  • Assemble and check required quantities of pesticides, peat, limestone and additives for casing
  • Blend casing ingredients according to farm procedures
  • Take samples of prepared casing and mushroom substrate before casing has been added
  • Apply and mix supplement if required
  • Check casing depth, structure and consistency and report any variation
       
Element: Finalise mushroom substrate processes
  • Clean, check and return equipment and tools
  • Clean up at the end of each process stage
  • Complete records legibly and accurately
  • Report work outcomes and seek feedback on performance
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare for each process stage

1.1 Confirm work requirements with supervisor

1.2 Check and prepare tools, machinery and equipment

1.3 Report and fix faults or variations from required settings

1.4 Follow site quarantine protocols and farm and personal hygiene requirements

2. Fill units with mushroom substrate

2.1 Operate filling equipment at a speed that maintains continuous operation

2.2 Fill units with mushroom substrate

3. Assist with spawning processes

3.1 Inspect and report any abnormalities found in spawn

3.2 Mix spawn into mushroom substrate

3.3 Check spawn usage rate and report any observed variation

3.4 Apply and mix supplement if required

3.5 Install spawned mushroom substrate in spawn run rooms

3.6 Take samples of mushroom substrate

3.7 Check mushroom substrate for presence of pests and take remedial action if required

4. Prepare and apply casing mixture

4.1 Assemble and check required quantities of pesticides, peat, limestone and additives for casing

4.2 Blend casing ingredients according to farm procedures

4.3 Take samples of prepared casing and mushroom substrate before casing has been added

4.4 Apply and mix supplement if required

4.5 Check casing depth, structure and consistency and report any variation

5. Finalise mushroom substrate processes

5.1 Clean, check and return equipment and tools

5.2 Clean up at the end of each process stage

5.3 Complete records legibly and accurately

5.4 Report work outcomes and seek feedback on performance

The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.

The candidate must provide evidence that they can:

maintain site quarantine protocols and personal hygiene

fill units with mushroom substrate

apply spawn into mushroom substrate

prepare and apply casing mixture

accurately complete records

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

principles and practices of mushroom substrates

farm standards and procedures, including those relating to workplace health and safety, food safety, HACCP, quality systems and emergency procedures

the impact on the rest of mushroom production cycle of deviations of mushroom substrate quality from farm standards for substrate

the mushroom production cycle

substrate production

site quarantine protocols

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare for each process stage

1.1 Confirm work requirements with supervisor

1.2 Check and prepare tools, machinery and equipment

1.3 Report and fix faults or variations from required settings

1.4 Follow site quarantine protocols and farm and personal hygiene requirements

2. Fill units with mushroom substrate

2.1 Operate filling equipment at a speed that maintains continuous operation

2.2 Fill units with mushroom substrate

3. Assist with spawning processes

3.1 Inspect and report any abnormalities found in spawn

3.2 Mix spawn into mushroom substrate

3.3 Check spawn usage rate and report any observed variation

3.4 Apply and mix supplement if required

3.5 Install spawned mushroom substrate in spawn run rooms

3.6 Take samples of mushroom substrate

3.7 Check mushroom substrate for presence of pests and take remedial action if required

4. Prepare and apply casing mixture

4.1 Assemble and check required quantities of pesticides, peat, limestone and additives for casing

4.2 Blend casing ingredients according to farm procedures

4.3 Take samples of prepared casing and mushroom substrate before casing has been added

4.4 Apply and mix supplement if required

4.5 Check casing depth, structure and consistency and report any variation

5. Finalise mushroom substrate processes

5.1 Clean, check and return equipment and tools

5.2 Clean up at the end of each process stage

5.3 Complete records legibly and accurately

5.4 Report work outcomes and seek feedback on performance

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Confirm work requirements with supervisor 
Check and prepare tools, machinery and equipment 
Report and fix faults or variations from required settings 
Follow site quarantine protocols and farm and personal hygiene requirements 
Operate filling equipment at a speed that maintains continuous operation 
Fill units with mushroom substrate 
Inspect and report any abnormalities found in spawn 
Mix spawn into mushroom substrate 
Check spawn usage rate and report any observed variation 
Apply and mix supplement if required 
Install spawned mushroom substrate in spawn run rooms 
Take samples of mushroom substrate 
Check mushroom substrate for presence of pests and take remedial action if required 
Assemble and check required quantities of pesticides, peat, limestone and additives for casing 
Blend casing ingredients according to farm procedures 
Take samples of prepared casing and mushroom substrate before casing has been added 
Apply and mix supplement if required 
Check casing depth, structure and consistency and report any variation 
Clean, check and return equipment and tools 
Clean up at the end of each process stage 
Complete records legibly and accurately 
Report work outcomes and seek feedback on performance 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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