Unit of competency Outline
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Assist agricultural crop establishment
Assist agricultural crop establishment
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCBAC201A
AHCBAC201A
State Code
D6706
D6706
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/12/2011
Field of Education
050101 - Agricultural Science
Original Release Date
01/12/2011
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit covers the process of applying assistance to others in preparing for agricultural crop establishment and defines the standard required to: carry out ground preparation of the area for planting; apply pre-planting soil treatments; calibrate the planting equipment; treat and plant seed; apply fertiliser with seed at sowing or as a separate operation; apply weedicides or herbicides under supervision; record all details of sowing.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for agricultural crop establishment operations
- 1.1. Instructions about planting are interpreted and clarified with the supervisor.
- 1.2. Machinery, equipment and tools are selected and prepared for the task being undertaken.
- 1.3. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards are identified, risks assessed and reported to the supervisor.
- 1.4. The environmental implications of the crop production plan are identified and discussed with the supervisor.
- 1.5. Suitable personal protective equipment is selected, used and maintained.
2. Prepare the site for crop establishment
- 2.1. Old crop and other waste materials are removed and disposed of in full consideration of environmental implications.
- 2.2. Soil treatment/amendments are applied according to soil test results and the supervisor's instructions.
- 2.3. Site is worked according to the crop production plan.
- 2.4. Crop protection is implemented according to enterprise guidelines.
- 2.5. The planting pattern is marked out according to the crop production plan.
- 2.6. Machinery, equipment and tools are operated according to enterprise guidelines.
3. Carry out establishment operations
- 3.1. Planting material is selected according to the type of crop and enterprise quality standards.
- 3.2. Planting material is treated according to the crop and supervisors instructions.
- 3.3. Planting material is handled and transported to the site with no signs of transport damage.
- 3.4. Planting is carried out according to the planting plan.
4. Complete establishment operation
- 4.1. Tools and equipment are cleaned and sterilised according to the manufacturer's specifications, enterprise procedures and regulations.
- 4.2. All containers, leftover fluids, waste and debris are disposed of safely and appropriately.
- 4.3. All required workplace records are completed accurately and promptly in accordance with enterprise requirements.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Agricultural crops may include:
canola
wheat
hay
barley
oats
rice
triticale
maize
millet
chickpeas
cotton
faba beans
lucerne lupins
pigeon peas
sorghum
soybean
sugar
sunflower
other crops grown as part of a broadacre mixed farming enterprise not specifically named as horticultural crops.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Agricultural crops may include:
canola
wheat
hay
barley
oats
rice
triticale
maize
millet
chickpeas
cotton
faba beans
lucerne lupins
pigeon peas
sorghum
soybean
sugar
sunflower
other crops grown as part of a broadacre mixed farming enterprise not specifically named as horticultural crops.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:
carry out ground preparation of the area for planting
apply pre-planting soil treatments
calibrate the planting equipment
treat and plant seed
apply fertiliser with seed at sowing or as a separate operation
apply weedicides or herbicides under supervision
record all details of sowing.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:
carry out ground preparation of the area for planting
apply pre-planting soil treatments
calibrate the planting equipment
treat and plant seed
apply fertiliser with seed at sowing or as a separate operation
apply weedicides or herbicides under supervision
record all details of sowing.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S3398 | RTE2011A | Assist agricultural crop establishment | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAO41 | AHCBAC201 | Assist agricultural crop establishment | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D451 | AHC20110 | Certificate II in Agriculture | Qualification |