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Design and document an organic farm landscape
Design and document an organic farm landscape
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCORG503
AHCORG503
State Code
BAM23
BAM23
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
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
90
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to design and document an organic farm landscape that will be used as the basis for an organic farm enterprise. All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, work health and safety, animal welfare and biosecurity legislation and codes, and sustainability practices.This unit applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others within know parameters and use discretion and judgment in the selection, allocation and use of available resources.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Source legislative requirements which impact on the management of an organic farm
- 1.1 Identify and access applicable legislative documents and codes of practice relevant to the design and planning of an organic farming enterprise
- 1.2 Investigate work practices and procedures which follow industry standards
- 1.3 Identify and interpret key clauses and requirementswhich apply to organic production and marketing
- 1.4 Identify relevant work practices and procedures which comply with regulatory requirements and codes of practice
2. Audit the natural resources and infrastructure of the property
- 2.1 Identify and record property physical and biological characteristicsand landscape features
- 2.2 Develop a farm soil map
- 2.3 Determine land capability
- 2.4 Conduct a risk analysis of the farm and adjoining land-use to determine potential compliance issues with organic standards, legislative and environmental requirements
3. Develop an organic landscape plan
- 3.1 Identify key design parameters to meet financial, social and sustainability goals
- 3.2 Develop and document key farm rules
- 3.3 Investigate short term and long term uncertainties for the farm system
- 3.4 Investigate design options which impact on these long term changes
- 3.5 Identify and use appropriate design tools
- 3.6 Develop a concept framework
4. Document the organic landscape plan
- 4.1 Review the draft plan against the financial, social and sustainability goals
- 4.2 Document the plan
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WE635 | AHCORG503A | Design and document an organic farm landscape | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OFB87 | AHCORG510 | Design and document an organic farm landscape | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BDC7 | AHC51816 | Diploma of Organic Farming | Qualification |