Unit of Competency 1: Support Horticultural Crop Work

Unit of Competency 1: Support Horticultural Crop Work

This  module covers the skills and knowledge required to support horticultural production under supervision. It will include the ability to prepare materials, tools and equipment for horticultural production work, undertake routine production assistance work, handle materials and equipment, and clean up on completion of work. 

Supporting horticultural production work  also covers knowledge of safe work practices relating to basic crop handling techniques including planting, maintaining, picking and packing, loading and unloading, and using associated farm tools and equipment.