AHCPHT511 — Develop a horticultural production plan

1 Carry out planning activities

• 1.1Determine client preferences and requirements for the production plan, and confirm according to workplace marketing strategy and business plans
• 1.2Assess the production site for growing environment factors, services and site modifications
• 1.3Conduct research into the growing requirements of plant species and cultivars, and restrictions that may affect the production plan
• 1.4Identify sustainable land use issues that may affect planned production
• 1.5Set production targets that are consistent with the marketing strategy and business plan
• 1.6Determine production requirements in terms of quantity, quality and availability of the product
• 1.7Develop a draft plan that reflects client preferences and requirements

2 Determine the requirements of horticultural production

• 2.1Identify plant species that are appropriate to the site and consistent with the plan
• 2.2Calculate, cost and confirm availability and quantity required with the supplier
• 2.3Select plant establishment procedures consistent with the agreed preliminary plan
• 2.4Ensure design of the site includes irrigation and drainage systems, and takes into account the growing requirements of plants and sustainable land use practices
• 2.5Document cultural management practices to achieve optimal growth environment from planting to harvest
• 2.6Determine harvesting dates to meet market specifications and deadlines
• 2.7Identify and cost resources, tools, equipment and machinery required for production and site establishment

3 Schedule production activities

• 3.1Outline staged implementation and development of the crop production activities, including providing for future works access
• 3.2Determine and document timelines for crop production activities, taking into account any other planning requirements
• 3.3Plan and schedule marketing according to the production schedule and marketing strategy

4 Plan monitoring of the production plan

• 4.1Determine production activities to be monitored, the format for recording factors, frequency of monitoring and the thresholds for remedial action
• 4.2Document required remedial or contingency plan for implementation by staff
• 4.3Review on a regular basis the effectiveness of the monitoring system
• 4.4Compare the production program with feedback and projections from clients
• 4.5Implement remedial action or contingency plan where crop production falls outside client projections

5 Prepare and document the production plan and specifications

• 5.1Prepare detailed plans, specifications and quotations based on horticultural conventions and the requirements of production
• 5.2Develop and document detailed on-site procedures and schedules required for crop production

What does an assessment tool for AHCPHT511 need to cover?

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