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Manage forage conservation

Manage forage conservation

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCBAC515
State Code
ODV28
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
15/02/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
31/05/2022
Field of Education
050901 - Land, Parks And Wildlife Management
Original Release Date
31/05/2022
Nominal Hours
120
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to plan, prepare and administer a crop for forage conservation, including, resourcing, budgeting and overseeing its implementation.The unit applies to individuals who demonstrate deep knowledge in a specific technical area, take personal responsibility and exercise autonomy in undertaking complex work. They organise the work of self and others and analyse, design and communicate solutions to sometimes complex problems.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan for forage conservation
  • 1.1 Determine end use requirements of forage conservation in farm production system
  • 1.2 Determine forage conservation options and cost benefit
  • 1.3 Select location for forage crop according to variety and target growth stage
  • 1.4 Determine machinery and equipment required for forage crop production
  • 1.5 Determine supporting technology required to enable efficient performance of operations
  • 1.6 Plan and prepare storage facilities or system for selected forage conservation method
  • 1.7 Identify potential environmental impact of forage conservation activities and develop controls to mitigate damage
  • 1.8 Determine cost of production and prepare working budget
  • 1.9 Determine contractor support and negotiate contracts according to production system requirements and budget constraints
  • 1.10 Identify workplace health and safety hazards, assess risks and develop control strategies
2. Prepare paddocks for forage conservation
  • 2.1 Determine crop cultural management requirements for crop
  • 2.2 Identify optimum time for harvest of key species
  • 2.3 Monitor and control weeds, pests and diseases
  • 2.4 Coordinate safe access to paddocks for harvesting and transport machinery
3. Oversee forage harvesting operations
  • 3.1 Establish dry matter targets for selected method of forage conservation
  • 3.2 Monitor seasonal and current weather conditions to determine optimum time for harvest to ensure quality
  • 3.3 Assess condition and dry matter content of crop during harvesting operation
  • 3.4 Select harvesting and conditioning machinery based on weather conditions and forage drying targets
  • 3.5 Communicate work activities and performance targets to work team and contractors
  • 3.6 Check harvesting activities are conducted in a safe, controlled and efficient manner
  • 3.7 Verify forage storage system is implemented according to storage plan
  • 3.8 Confirm health, safety and quality of forage requirements are implemented according to workplace procedures
4. Complete operation
  • 4.1 Maintain records according to quality assurance requirements and industry practice
  • 4.2 Checke waste is disposed of to minimise environmental impact according to environmental policies
  • 4.3 Verify machinery and ancillary equipment is cleaned and serviced according to manufacturer instructions and biosecurity procedures
  • 4.4 Conduct quality checks of stored forage
  • 4.5 Monitor and minimise environmental impact of forage conservation activities
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAT20 AHCBAC502 Manage forage conservation Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BJA1 AHC50122 Diploma of Agriculture Qualification
BDD8 AHC50116 Diploma of Agriculture Qualification