AHCPCM305 — Implement a plant nutrition program

1 Prepare for implementation of the plant nutrition program

• 1.1Identify goals, target site, plant species and varieties for implementing the program
• 1.2Locate services using site plans or consultation with supervisor
• 1.3Identify potential hazards and risks, and identify safe working practices to manage risks
• 1.4Confirm environmental and biosecurity implications associated with plant nutrition program activities, and minimise impact
• 1.5Select, fit use and maintain personal protective equipment applicable to the task

2 Identify and assess soil or growing media characteristics

• 2.1Assess site soil or growing media characteristics, including pH, in relation to plant nutrition
• 2.2Identify, compare, select and source ameliorants to improve soil or growing media characteristics or fertility
• 2.3Assess product application methods according to product type and growing media

3 Determine nutritional problems in plants

• 3.1Conduct a visual inspection and identify common nutrient deficiency and toxicity problems in plants
• 3.2Determine causes of nutritional or toxicity problems, and confirm with supervisor or horticulturalist, as required

4 Prepare to use fertilisers

• 4.1Select a fertiliser that is compatible with plant species and growing media according to nutrition program
• 4.2Assess fertiliser application methods, taking into account the fertiliser type, soils and environmental implications according to nutrition program

5 Prepare application equipment

• 5.1Select tools, equipment and machinery appropriate for the plant application being performed, and check for safe operation
• 5.2Calibrate and adjust tools, equipment and machinery

6 Apply specific products at appropriate rates

• 6.1Calculate product application rates to optimise plant benefit and minimise environmental impact according to nutrition program
• 6.2Apply products with the correct rate, timing and method according to the product type, plant needs and with consideration of the environmental implications and according to nutrition program
• 6.3Apply fertilisers appropriate to the plant growing cycle, workplace fertiliser schedule and nutrition program
• 6.4Record product applications according to workplace procedures
• 6.5Monitor, document and report target plant response to the plant nutrition program, as well as non-target effects or responses according to workplace procedures

7 Complete plant nutrition program activities

• 7.1Remove and dispose of waste material according to workplace and environmental requirements
• 7.2Clean, maintain and return tools, equipment and machinery to required location
• 7.3Identify and report unserviceable tools, equipment and machinery according to workplace procedures
• 7.4Record and report plant nutrition program activities

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