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Design and document an organic farm landscape

Design and document an organic farm landscape

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCORG510
State Code
OFB87
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
24/01/2023
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
09/06/2023
Field of Education
080321 - Farm Management And Agribusiness
Original Release Date
09/06/2023
Nominal Hours
90
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to audit and assess property features, and design and document a landscape for an organic farm in compliance with legislation and codes of practice.The unit applies to individuals who apply specialised skills and knowledge, and take personal responsibility and exercise autonomy in undertaking complex work. They analyse and synthesise information and analyse, design and communicate solutions to complex problems. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Source legislative requirements that impact on management of an organic farm
  • 1.1 Identify and access legislation and codes of practice relevant to the design and planning of organic farms
  • 1.2 Investigate and identify organic farming work practices and procedures
  • 1.3 Identify and interpret key clauses and requirementsthat apply to organic production
2. Audit the natural resources and infrastructure of property
  • 2.1 Identify and record property physical and biological characteristics
  • 2.2 Develop a farm soil map
  • 2.3 Determine land capability
  • 2.4 Conduct a risk analysis of farm and adjoining properties for potential compliance issues with organic standards, legislative and environmental requirements
3. Develop a landscape plan for organic farm
  • 3.1 Identify key design parameters to meet financial, social and sustainability goals
  • 3.2 Develop and document key farm procedures
  • 3.3 Investigate short-term and long-term goals for farm system
  • 3.4 Investigate design options to address goals
  • 3.5 Identify and use design toolsto develop plan
  • 3.6 Develop a concept plan
4. Document organic landscape plan
  • 4.1 Review concept against financial, social and sustainability goals
  • 4.2 Document final landscape plan according to workplace procedures and industry standards
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAM23 AHCORG503 Design and document an organic farm landscape Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BJA1 AHC50122 Diploma of Agriculture Qualification