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Plan and implement agricultural crop maintenance

Plan and implement agricultural crop maintenance

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCBAC404
State Code
BAR64
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
050101 - Agricultural Science
Original Release Date
12/01/2017
Nominal Hours
45
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to plan and implement agricultural crop maintenance.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, work health and safety and biosecurity legislation and codes, and sustainability practices.This unit applies to individuals who take responsibility for own work and for the quality of the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources.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 condition of agricultural crops
  • 1.1 Measure and assess soil moisture and calculate soil water percentage
  • 1.2 Calculate water requirements to soil analysis data, standing crop, and forecast weather conditions
  • 1.3 Assess nutrient requirements and availability for crops and identify deficiencies
  • 1.4 Identify factors affecting crop capacity
  • 1.5 Assess technology to ensure most efficient performance of operations
  • 1.6 Identify work health and safety hazards in crop maintenance and assess risks
2. Determine pest control
  • 2.1 Assess evidence of pests and disease and determine appropriate integrated control measures
  • 2.2 Locate and identify areas of weed infestation for reduction or eradication
  • 2.3 Select appropriate integrated control methods
  • 2.4 Schedule suitable control methods appropriately
  • 2.5 Maintain records on severity of infestations and treatments used
3. Manage crop health
  • 3.1 Implement work health and safety controls
  • 3.2 Monitor crop to maintain water and nutritional requirements for optimal production
  • 3.3 Implement sustainable land management practices appropriately
  • 3.4 Monitor weed and pest levels and modify the control program as required
  • 3.5 Assess, document and analyse benefits from soil and plant inputs and treatments
  • 3.6 Monitor and document cropping programs
  • 3.7 Document and record relevant data for continual analysis and effective crop management
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D6722 AHCBAC404A Plan and implement agricultural crop maintenance Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODV15 AHCBAC413 Plan and implement agricultural crop maintenance Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BDF2 AHC40116 Certificate IV in Agriculture Qualification
BDC8 AHC41616 Certificate IV in Organic Farming Qualification