AHCPCM507 — Diagnose plant health problems

1 Determine factors that influence plant health

• 1.1Identify the plant species to the lowest taxonomic level, and state its region of origin
• 1.2Determine plant seasonal growth stages
• 1.3Record daily cultural practices used on each horticultural species
• 1.4Determine the growing environment characteristics that affect the growth of a specific plant species
• 1.5Identify environmental and cultural factors that predispose plants to attack by pests and diseases
• 1.6Record climatic data and environmental growing conditions
• 1.7Record the presence or numbers of beneficial organisms

2 Monitor and diagnose plant health problems

• 2.1Identify the symptoms and signs of plant health problems using accepted nomenclature
• 2.2Assess the severity and extent of the problem in a plant species
• 2.3Compare observations with published data, historical records and own experience
• 2.4Determine possible causes of the plant health problem
• 2.5Consult with specialist services in severe, complex or rapid onset cases
• 2.6Sample plant or soil specimens, and dispatch for specialist diagnosis or laboratory testing where required
• 2.7Record and document plant disorders and problems in a report

3 Remedy plant health problems

• 3.1Formulate and document a weed, pest and disease control plan according to workplace integrated pest management (IPM) strategy and production plan requirements
• 3.2Identify a range of modifications to growing conditions for a specific situation or plant species to rectify plant health problems
• 3.3Identify, cost and confirm availability of resources, tools, equipment and machinery required for work activities, and analyse benefits
• 3.4Identify hazards and assess risks associated with work activities, and implement control measures according to workplace health and safety procedures
• 3.5Identify and minimise environmental impacts of weed, pest and disease control plan according to environmental and biosecurity legislation, regulations and workplace procedures

4 Evaluate control plan

• 4.1Monitor plants during treatment
• 4.2Record and analyse monitoring data
• 4.3Compare observations and data to expected results
• 4.4Recommend control plan modifications to client or management
• 4.5Document and present control plan report to client or management

What does an assessment tool for AHCPCM507 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for AHCPCM507 needs to address all 48 unit components: 4 elements with 24 performance criteria, 10 performance evidence requirements, 11 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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