Production Horticulture Units

This area contains the NZHITO assessment guides for the production horticulture sector. Units in production horticulture cover production and encompass units that relate to many of the different sectors of production and general horticulture

1

Prepare and sow outdoor seedbeds manually. Unit standard 1 - Level 1, credit 5, version 5

4

Maintain hand tools & service small engines used in horticulture. Unit standard 4 - Level 2, Credit 5, version 5

44

Establish and maintain shelter. Unit standard 44 - Level 2, Credit 5, version 5

50

Prepare seedbeds and sow crops on a field scale. Unit standard 50 - Level 4, Credit 10, version 5

771

Demonstrate knowledge of the production horticulture industry in New Zealand. Unit standard 771 - Level 3, Credit 5, version 4

789

Demonstrate knowledge of basic legal requirements affecting a horticulture business. Unit standard 789 - Level 4, Credit 7, version 4

794

Control the greenhouse environment. Unit standard 794 - Level 3, Credit 5, version 4

809

Use and maintain packhouse plant. Unit standard 809 - Level 4, Credit 5, version 5

829

Demonstrate knowledge of plant nomenclature. Unit standard 829 - Level 2, Credit 5, version 4

2803

Maintain a documented work record of horticultural activities. Unit standard 2803 - Level 2, Credit 5, version 4

2804

Maintain a documented work record of horticultural activities and present an enterprise report. Unit standard 2804 - Level 4, Credit 15, version 4

2805

Modify plant growth patterns. Unit standard 2805 - Level 5, Credit 6, version 4

2809

Supervise storage of harvested horticulture crops. Unit standard 2809 - Level 4, Credit 5, version 4

2810

Select control measures for pests,diseases, & disorders in production horticulture. Unit standard 2810 - Level 5, Credit 7, version 4

2811

Demonstrate knowledge of rootstock requirements and select rootstock for planting. Unit standard 2811 - Level 4, Credit 5, version 4

2814

Apply quality control practices in horticulture product harvesting and packaging. Unit standard 2814 - Level 4, Credit 5, version 4

10325

Demonstrate knowledge of factors influencing the development of organic horticulture in New Zealand. Unit standard 10325 - Level 4, Credit 6, version 4

12395

Install an irrigation system. Unit standard 12395 - Level 3, Credit 5, version 3

20574

Identify plants. Unit standard 20574 - Level 2, Credit 5, version 2

21039

Demonstrate knowledge of the development of organic horticulture. Unit standard 21039 - Level 2, Credit 10, version 1

21040

Describe the scope and application of standards that apply to organic horticulture in New Zealand. Unit standard 21040 - Level 4, Credit 8, version 1

21041

Demonstrate knowledge of permaculture and plan a site. Unit standard 21041 - Level 3, Credit 10, version 1

21043

Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of organic horticulture production. Unit standard 21043 - Level 3, Credit 20, version 1

21044

Develop and apply an organic pest, disease, and weed management plan for an organic crop. Unit standard 21044 - Level 4, Credit 20, version 1

21045

Demonstrate and apply knowledge of compost making in organic horticulture. Unit standard 21045 - Level 3, Credit 5, version 1

21046

Demonstrate knowledge of obtaining and maintaining organic certification for horticulture operations. Unit standard 21046 - Level 4, Credit 5, version 1

21047

Describe, produce, and apply liquid fertilisers used in organic horticulture. Unit standard 21047 - Level 3, Credit 5, version 1

21048

Demonstrate knowledge of the requirements for post-harvest handling of organic horticulture produce. Unit standard 21048 - Level 4, Credit 5, version 1

21049

Demonstrate and apply knowledge of vermiculture. Unit standard 21049 - Level 3, Credit 5, version 1

22174

Demonstrate knowledge of soil and fertilisers. Unit standard 22174 - Level 2, Credit 5, version 1

22175

Demonstrate knowledge of soil properties and their effect on plant growth. Unit standard 22175 - Level 3, Credit 10, version 1

22176

Maintain horticultural property structures. Unit standard 22176 - Level 2, Credit 5, version 1

22177

Demonstrate knowledge of the structure and plant function of plants. Unit standard 22177 - Level 2, Credit 5, version 1

22178

Demonstrate knowledge of plant processes and plant life cycles. Unit standard 22178 - Level 3, Credit 5, version 1

22179

Maintain a hydroponic system. Unit standard 22179 - Level 3, Credit 5, version 1

22180

Manage a greenhouse crop. Unit standard 22180 - Level 4, Credit 20, version 1

22181

Layout, remove and clean support materials for planting in greenhouse production. Unit standard 22181 - Level 4, Credit 5, version 1

22182

Use and maintain specialist horticulture production and harvest equipment. Unit standard 22182 - Level 4, Credit 10, version 1

22183

Plant out horticulture crops by hand. Unit standard 22183 - Level 2, Credit 5, version 1

22184

Select and install artificial shelter. Unit standard 22184 - Level 4, Credit 5, version 1

22185

Demonstrate knowledge of quality control systems in production horticulture. Unit standard 22185 - Level 2, Credit 5, version 1

22186

Select and harvest a horticulture crop. Unit standard 22186 - Level 3, Credit 5, version 1

22187

Manage a crop harvest. Unit standard 22187 - Level 4, Credit 15, version 1

22188

Demonstrate knowledge of irrigation systems used in horticulture. Unit standard 22188 - Level 2, Credit 5, version 1

22189

Maintain an irrigation system used in horticulture. Unit standard 22189 - Level 3, Credit 5, version 1

22191

Demonstrate knowledge of factors which influence plant growth. Unit standard 22191 - Level 2, Credit 5, version 1

22190

Operate an irrigation system used in horticulture. Unit standard 22190 - Level 4, Credit 10, version 1

22192

Plan a fertiliser programme for horticulture use. Unit standard 22192 - Level 3, Credit 10, version 1

22193

Fertilise a selected horticulture area. Unit standard 22193 - Level 3, Credit 5, version 1

22194

Explain how plant structures, functions and processes adapt to different environments. Unit standard 22194 - Level 4, Credit 5, version 1

23355

Grade produce to pre-determined criteria. Unit standard 23355 - Level 3, Credit 8, version 1

23356

Prepare packaging for produce. Unit standard 23356 - Level 2, Credit 5, version 1

23357

Pack graded produce. Unit standard 23357 - Level 2, Credit 5, version 1

23358

Stack and strap packed produce onto palletsen111. Unit standard 23358 - Level 3, Credit 8, version 1

23359

Demonstrate knowledge of packaging hygiene and food safety requirements and maintain personal hygiene. Unit standard 23359 - Level 2, Credit 5, version 1

23360

Implement a produce packaging system. Unit standard 23360 - Level 4, Credit 5, version 1

23704

Write work instructions for a horticultural process. Unit standard 23704 - Level 4, Credit 5, Version 1

23705

Demonstrate knowledge of human resource management in a horticulture operation. Unit standard 23705 - Level 4, Credit 12, Version 1

23706

Demonstrate knowledge of inventory management and manage an inventory in a postharvest operation. Unit standard 23706 - Level 4, Credit 12, Version 1

23707

Demonstrate knowledge of workflow management in a postharvest operation. Unit standard 23707 - Level 3, Credit 5, version 1

23708

Design and conduct a workplace procedure review in a horticultural operation. Unit standard 23708 - Level 4, Credit 8, version 1

23709

Manage and evaluate a computer based record system in a horticultural operation. Unit standard 23709 - Level 4, Credit 5, version 1

23710

Demonstrate knowledge of technical requirements for produce in a postharvest operation. Unit standard 23710 - Level 4, Credit 12, version 1

23711

Develop and implement a product safety programme in a postharvest operation. Unit standard 23711 - Level 4, Credit 12, version 1

23712

Manage workflow to meet the requirements of a postharvest operation. Unit standard 23712 - Level 4, Credit 5, version 1

23713

Implement technical requirements in a postharvest operation. Unit standard 23712 - Level 4, Credit 12, version 1

23714

Demonstrate knowledge of a product safety programme in a postharvest operation. Unit standard 23714 - Level 4, Credit 8, version 1