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Maintain pastures and crops for livestock production

Maintain pastures and crops for livestock production

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCBAC310
State Code
BAS96
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
050101 - Agricultural Science
Original Release Date
12/01/2017
Nominal Hours
55
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to maintain pastures and crops for livestock production.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, work health and safety and biosecurity legislation and codes, and sustainability practices.Operating machinery carries risk and candidates should observe all enterprise and manufacturer’s requirements.This 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 occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Monitor & assess agricultural pasture and crop condition, growth and requirements
  • 1.1 Monitor pasture and crop growth, nutrient status and health regularly and record observations
  • 1.2 Report deviation from expected growth and vigour
  • 1.3 Identify, monitor and report weeds, pests and diseases
  • 1.4 Monitor soil fertility and plant nutrition where required
  • 1.5 Follow directions to establish sites for regular measurement of soil moisture where required.
  • 1.6 Measure moisture levels and calculate soil water percentage using soil probe or other measuring tools
  • 1.7 Report observations of pasture and crop ripening to manager to determine the timing of harvest
2. Undertake pasture and crop health operations
  • 2.1 Identify work health and safety hazards and implement appropriate controls
  • 2.2 Select, use and maintain appropriate personal protective equipment
  • 2.3 Contribute to an Integrated pest and plant health strategy to address pasture / crop health and growth issues
  • 2.4 Select and use equipment to apply treatments where required
  • 2.5 Follow label instructions and any specialist advice
  • 2.6 Apply specialist sprays appropriately for growth stages
  • 2.7 Apply technology to ensure most efficient performance of operations
  • 2.8 Conduct any required chipping or spot spraying
  • 2.9 Assess, record and report pasture and crop growth stages and keys
  • 2.10 Apply water as required in irrigated situations
  • 2.11 Consider adverse environmental impacts when performing all applications
3. Complete cleaning and hygiene operations
  • 3.1 Clean and maintain equipment appropriately
  • 3.2 Dispose of all containers, leftover fluids, waste and debris from the maintenance and servicing work appropriately
  • 3.3 Follow enterprise biosecurity procedures
  • 3.4 Complete all required records and documentation appropriately
4. Implement grazing strategies
  • 4.1 Contribute to an integrated pest management program using livestock to conduct stubble and fallow weed control
  • 4.2 Implement appropriate grazing program to maintain pasture and crop production for grazing
  • 4.3 Respond to changes in quantity and quality of available pasture and crop with appropriate grazing management
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OFF78 AHCBAC318 Maintain pastures and crops for livestock production Unit of competency