AHCPHT220 — Perform mushroom substrate process tasks

1 Prepare for each process stage

• 1.1Identify substrate process requirements with supervisor
• 1.2Select and prepare tools, equipment and machinery
• 1.3Report and fix faults or variations from required settings
• 1.4Identify site quarantine protocols, workplace and personal hygiene requirements and food safety requirements when preparing for substrate process stages
• 1.5Identify workplace health and safety hazards, and report to supervisor
• 1.6Identify environmental and biosecurity implications associated with work, and minimise impact

2 Fill units with mushroom substrate

• 2.1Operate filling equipment at a speed that maintains continuous operation
• 2.2Fill units with mushroom substrate according to workplace procedures

3 Assist with spawning processes

• 3.1Inspect and report any abnormalities found in spawn
• 3.2Mix spawn into mushroom substrate
• 3.3Check spawn usage rate and report variations according to workplace procedures
• 3.4Apply and mix supplement as required
• 3.5Install spawned mushroom substrate in spawn run rooms
• 3.6Take samples of mushroom substrate according to workplace procedures
• 3.7Check mushroom substrate for presence of pests, and take remedial action as required

4 Prepare and apply casing mixture

• 4.1Assemble and check required quantities of pesticides, peat, limestone and additives for casing
• 4.2Blend casing ingredients according to workplace procedures
• 4.3Take samples of prepared casing and mushroom substrate before casing has been added
• 4.4Apply and mix supplement as required
• 4.5Check casing depth, structure and consistency, and report variations according to workplace procedures

5 Finalise mushroom substrate processes

• 5.1Clean and return tools, equipment and machinery to required location
• 5.2Identify and report unserviceable tools, equipment and machinery according to workplace procedures
• 5.3Clean up at the end of each process stage
• 5.4Complete records legibly and accurately
• 5.5Report work outcomes and seek feedback on performance

What does an assessment tool for AHCPHT220 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for AHCPHT220 needs to address all 50 unit components: 5 elements with 25 performance criteria, 12 performance evidence requirements, 9 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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