Unit of competency Outline

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Conserve forage

Conserve forage

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCBAC311
State Code
ODU66
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
050101 - Agricultural Science
Original Release Date
31/05/2022
Nominal Hours
70
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare paddocks and storage facilities for forage conservation. It includes processing and harvesting forage crops and placing them into storage. The process also includes managing risks associated with forage conservation activities.The unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and take responsibility for own work including limited responsibility for the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection and use of available resources and complete routine activities.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for forage conservation
  • 1.1 Confirm forage conservation options from production plan
  • 1.2 Identify risk factors for spoilage in forage conservation
  • 1.3 Confirm paddock conditions for suitable forage production
  • 1.4 Prepare machinery and equipment or technology for forage production according to production plans and biosecurity procedures
  • 1.5 Ensure clear access to paddocks for harvesting and transport machinery
  • 1.6 Prepare storage facility for selected forage conservation method
  • 1.7 Identify work health and safety hazards, assess risks and implement controls according to workplace health and safety policies, including selection of personal protective equipment
2. Prepare paddocks for forage conservation
  • 2.1 Close paddock to stock access according to production plan
  • 2.2 Report growth stage of crop for harvest to supervisor
  • 2.3 Monitor paddock for pest control and biosecurity for threats to forage bulk and quality
3. Make forage
  • 3.1 Implement work health and safety procedures for forage conservation
  • 3.2 Monitor weather conditions affecting forage harvest
  • 3.3 Identify and assess moisture content of forage material
  • 3.4 Mow, condition, tedder and rake swaths according to weather conditions and forage drying targets
4. Harvest and store forage
  • 4.1 Select and use forage harvest equipment efficiently according to production plan
  • 4.2 Monitor harvest equipment for mechanical performance and resolve, repair or report wear or damage according to workplace procedures
  • 4.3 Prepare forage for storage according to forage storage and production plan
  • 4.4 Load and transport forage safely to forage storage site according to storage plan
  • 4.5 Place forage into storage facility to minimise spoilage and potential fire risk
  • 4.6 Collect samples and perform quality tests of stored forage according to workplace procedures
5. Complete operations
  • 5.1 Complete records according to workplace procedures
  • 5.2 Dispose of waste and debris according to workplace and environmental procedures
  • 5.3 Clean and maintain machinery and ancillary equipment according to manufacturer instructions
  • 5.4 Inspect stored forage facilities for environmental impact and report to supervisor according to workplace and environmental procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAS49 AHCBAC301 Conserve forage Unit of competency