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Develop a whole farm plan

Develop a whole farm plan

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCAGB505
State Code
BAL95
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
27/06/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/01/2017
Field of Education
080321 - Farm Management And Agribusiness
Original Release Date
12/01/2017
Nominal Hours
100
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to develop a whole farm plan.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, work health and safety legislation and codes, and sustainability practices.This unit applies to individuals who take personal responsibility and exercise autonomy in undertaking complex work. They must analyse information and exercise judgement to complete a range of advanced skilled activities.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine directions for the business
  • 1.1 Establish long-term directions and purposes of the business through identification and analysis of the values, expectations and personal goals of the people involved
  • 1.2 Identify business and personal strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats (SWOT)
  • 1.3 Develop strategies to address the SWOT consistent with the business vision
2. Audit the natural resources and infrastructure of the property
  • 2.1 Identify and record physical characteristics of the soil resource
  • 2.2 Produce a soil map of property and record land classes using classification terminology
  • 2.3 Determine land capability and identify land management options for each land class
  • 2.4 Show natural property features and infrastructure on property map
  • 2.5 Identify areas at risk of soil degradation
  • 2.6 Classify native vegetation and assess condition
  • 2.7 Identify endangered species as appropriate
  • 2.8 Identify other natural resource issues as appropriate
  • 2.9 Identify infrastructure to assist with planning and maintenance
3. Monitor legal requirements impacting on the management of the property
  • 3.1 Develop knowledge of relevant Acts and regulations impacting on the property
  • 3.2 Address legal requirements through management plans
4. Develop management strategies to address natural resource management issues
  • 4.1 Develop, cost and prioritise property improvement plans to assist natural resource management
  • 4.2 Develop plans to repair land degradation
  • 4.3 Prepare water supply and water management, vegetation and revegetation management, and wildlife management strategies as appropriate to the property
  • 4.4 Develop strategies for weed and pest management
  • 4.5 Develop plans to address fire risk and fire management as appropriate
5. Review whole farm plan
  • 5.1 Review and revise plans to meet changing circumstances
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D6641 AHCAGB505A Develop a whole farm plan Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBK54 AHCAGB513 Develop a farm plan Unit of competency