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["Skills Matrix for Crop Technician Apprenticeship"]
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[null,null,"Complete date of competence achieved (optional units shaded)"]
["KSB code","KSB statement","Apprentice has been shown / taught","Apprentice can complete with some supervision","Apprentice can complete without supervision","Apprentice can complete competently"]
["K1","Health and safety legislation and codes of practice in relation to the job role/workplace including contingency/emergency plans"]
["K2","Practical health and safety information to ensure everyone is safe in the workplace"]
["K3","Environmental issues/legislation, codes of practice and company policies"]
["K4","Importance of maintaining systems for record keeping and storage used within the organisation"]
["K5","Maintenance/efficient use of machinery and equipment"]
["K6","Preparation methods, timing of activities and aftercare requirements for the crops grown on-site"]
["K7","Crop identification and establishment process including principles and methods"]
["K8","Principles of plant growth and development and plant health"]
["K9","Input costs, cost of production, margins and impact on business profitability"]
["K10","Identification of key pests weeds and diseases and awareness of control mechanisms including potential impact on environment"]
["K11","Relationship between environmental conditions (including weather), plant protection methods and crop growth"]
["K12","Importance of maintaining good standards of hygiene and environmental control relating to crop/food storage (where relevant)"]
["K13","Quality standards and specifications relevant to their business and their importance"]
["KSB1 ","Impact of machinery on soil structure and potential damage."]
["KCB1","Difference growing mediums and their impact/relevance to production on site"]
["S1","Promote and maintain health, safety and security"]
["S2","Manage accurate records within the workplace"]
["S3","Maintain and operate machinery and other equipment to allow safe and efficient operation"]
["S4","Prepare seed bed/growing medium for maximum growth potential"]
["S5","Carry out relevant establishment of crops for efficient growth"]
["S6","Competently operate (to certified level) a relevant vehicle used in the business"]
["S7","Control of pests, weeds and diseases including safe use, application and storage of chemicals"]
["S8","Carry out plant nutrient application and/or irrigation tasks if applicable to aid growth of crop"]
["S9","Carry out harvesting operations including assessment of timing and quality"]
["S10","Appropriate harvesting techniques to match crop condition and quality requirements"]
["S11","Operate to high levels of hygiene"]
["S12","Store crops in suitable conditions to maintain quality"]
["S13","Soil/substrate maintenance tasks to ensure efficient and healthy growth of the crop/plant"]
["S14","Soil/substrate sampling and acting upon results as appropriate to ensure nutrition is correct"]
["SSB1","Correctly set machinery and monitoring machine performance for good seed establishment and crop growth"]
["SSB2 ","Correctly set machinery to match crop and soil condition and quality requirements during harvest"]
["SSB3 ","Maintenance of non-productive areas"]
["SCB1","Optimise growth conditions for specific crops, based on the individual needs of the plant relative to environment"]
["SCB2","Maintenance of productive and non-productive areas"]
["SCB3 ","Plant removal"]
["B1","Strong work ethic including pride in work, attention to detail, integrity, honesty, time management, loyalty and respect for others"]
["B2","Positive attitude, motivated, dependable, ethical, responsible, flexible & reliable."]
["B3","A willingness to learn and contribute to their own continuing professional development"]
["B4","Ability to take responsibility and be accountable for their own actions"]
["B5","Able to adapt to change in environmental conditions, technologies, situations and working environments"]
["B6","Willingness to accept changing priorities and work patterns when new jobs need to be done, or requirements change"]
["B7","Being a clear and effective communicator"]
["B8","Able to give/receive information and instruction accurately and in a timely and positive manner"]
["B9","Work and contribute effectively in a team and wider business"]
["B10","Willing to use own initiative and  lead by example"]
["B11","Work proactively with internal and external people to achieve positive outcomes"]
["B12","Embrace a safety culture and apply proactively for self, colleagues and visitors"]