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Manage integrated crop and pasture production

Manage integrated crop and pasture production

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCBAC510
State Code
OCT59
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
24/12/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/05/2021
Field of Education
080321 - Farm Management And Agribusiness
Original Release Date
21/05/2021
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to develop and implement a pasture and crop management program, monitor crop and pasture growth and fodder production, and review production outcomes.The unit applies to individuals who apply specialised skills and knowledge to the management of integrated crop and pasture production, and take personal responsibility and exercise autonomy in undertaking complex work. They analyse and synthesise information, and analyse, design and communicate solutions to sometimes complex problems.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, health and safety in the workplace requirements, legislative and regulatory requirements, and sustainability and biosecurity practices.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Develop a pasture and crop program
  • 1.1 Establish production targets for each crop and pasture type consistent with market and production constraints, and marketing and workplace objectives
  • 1.2 Select plant varieties that are best suited to soil, climate, seasonal conditions and marketing goals for crop or pasture
  • 1.3 Determine longer term trends in weed, pest and disease incidence and evaluate any necessary control measures, including integrated weed management strategies
  • 1.4 Assess soil moisture, rainfall patterns, decile probability, evaporation, wind and moisture requirements for growth
  • 1.5 Assess nutrient requirements for crops and pastures to determine appropriate fertiliser programs
  • 1.6 Assess technology to ensure efficient performance of operations
  • 1.7 Identify and maintain budgetary constraints
  • 1.8 Develop a pasture and crop program to meet production targets and workplace objectives
  • 1.9 Identify workplace health and safety hazards in crop and pasture management, and develop control strategies
2. Implement pasture and crop management program
  • 2.1 Implement and monitor pasture and crop program to ensure capacity and development is as planned
  • 2.2 Implement planned weed, pest and disease control
  • 2.3 Determine and conduct fertiliser and pesticide applications and rates appropriate to crop or pasture type
  • 2.4 Apply crop and pasture nutrient requirements to ensure achievement of yield and sustainability of pasture
  • 2.5 Evaluate in-season soil moisture and review crop and pasture production potential
  • 2.6 Determine and implement processes to minimise waste and soil degradation, and meet environmental and sustainability standards
3. Monitor crop and pasture growth and fodder production
  • 3.1 Monitor soil structure, water infiltration and erosion in accordance with workplace procedures and biosecurity requirements
  • 3.2 Monitor grazing management
  • 3.3 Integrate livestock into the cropping cycle through grazing of pastures returning to crop, stubbles and crop residues, and dual purpose crops
  • 3.4 Measure, identify and calculate feed surpluses and deficiencies and take appropriate action
  • 3.5 Monitor crop and pasture maturity and conduct harvesting to maximise quality and volume of harvesting efficiency
  • 3.6 Determine if cultural practices, grazing management are conducive to production requirements and implement changes to practices where necessary
4. Review production outcomes
  • 4.1 Monitor pasture and crop yields and evaluate against production targets and determine possible reasons for variance
  • 4.2 Evaluate efficiency and effectiveness of grazing and cropping programs and document for future best practice
  • 4.3 Evaluate workplace production performance and document for management program review
  • 4.4 Maintain appropriate production and operations records for production performance analysis and evaluation
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAS94 AHCBAC503 Manage integrated crop and pasture production Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
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BGI0 AHC51920 Diploma of Applied Agronomy Qualification