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Select and implement a Geographic Information System (GIS) for sustainable agricultural systems

Select and implement a Geographic Information System (GIS) for sustainable agricultural systems

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCAGB509
State Code
BAQ50
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
080321 - Farm Management And Agribusiness
Original Release Date
12/01/2017
Nominal Hours
55
Description
This unit of competency covers identification and application of current technology, selecting and inputting appropriate data, processing and evaluating information and data produced. This unit assists land managers to make informed decisions in a number of production systems and applications, integrating into an overall holistic planning tool. All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, work health and safety legislation and codes, and sustainability practices.This unit is applicable to persons who have a role in managing a land based production business. This unit is likely to require consultation with external experts, such as extension officers from State Agricultural Departments and agronomists.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Select a GIS to incorporate into the land based business
  • 1.1 Identify appropriate GIS management software appropriate to a land based business requirement
  • 1.2 Identify the purpose and business requirements of the GIS for developing a sustainable land management system
  • 1.3 Collect enterprise and land use management data requirements from all sources of information and enter into the software program
  • 1.4 Identify and assess opportunities and limitations for operational improvements that may result from adopting GIS
  • 1.5 Identify potential cost savings benefits as a result of using GIS and adjust enterprise production budgets
  • 1.6 Develop a plan to incorporate the use of a GIS into the land based business to improve operational efficiency, profitability and sustainability
2. Implement GIS into the land based business
  • 2.1 Identify appropriate training requirements for personnel to optimise the efficient use of machinery and technology
  • 2.2 Select required machinery and technology to incorporate into production operation
  • 2.3 Complete work operations to minimise environmental impacts by improving soil profile and productivity
  • 2.4 Identify and implement corrective action as a result of precise measurement data provided by satellite imagery
3. Review production data using GIS
  • 3.1 Review enterprise operations regularly to identify opportunities for improvements in sustainable production systems using GIS
  • 3.2 Monitor and assess impact of natural conditions on enterprise to maximise sustainability of land-based business
  • 3.3 Review production data to identify increases in productivity and reduced input costs
  • 3.4 Review monitoring procedures and recorded operating costs against production cash flow budget
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBK50 AHCAGB516 Select and implement a GIS for sustainable agricultural systems Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BDD8 AHC50116 Diploma of Agriculture Qualification