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Undertake preparation of land for agricultural crop production

Undertake preparation of land for agricultural crop production

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCBAC309
State Code
ODU49
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
30
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to select materials and equipment from crop production plan and prepare the land for an agricultural crop.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. Determine requirements for land preparation
  • 1.1 Confirm work requirements from crop production plan with supervisor
  • 1.2 Confirm method of land preparation and order of work from crop production plan
  • 1.3 Identify work health and safety hazards, assess risk and implement controls according to workplace health and safety procedures
  • 1.4 Select, check, use and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE)
2. Prepare for land preparation
  • 2.1 Select vehicles, equipment, machinery or technology required for land preparation according to crop production plan
  • 2.2 Inspect vehicles, equipment and machinery for operational use and report faults to supervisor
  • 2.3 Clean vehicles, equipment and machinery according to workplace biosecurity and hygiene procedures
  • 2.4 Check and calibrate equipment and machinery according operator instructions and crop production plan specifications
  • 2.5 Record maintenance and servicing activity according to workplace record keeping procedures
3. Implement land preparation activities
  • 3.1 Verify timelines, resources and quality standards specified in crop production plan
  • 3.2 Clear land of unwanted debris and waste according to crop production plan, biosecurity and environmental procedures
  • 3.3 Implement weed and pest control measures specified in crop production plan
  • 3.4 Apply fertilisers, ameliorants, or pre-planting treatments according to crop production plan
  • 3.5 Identify and respond to potential implications of land preparations on environment according to workplace environmental procedures
  • 3.6 Operate vehicles and equipment efficiently and safely according to operator instructions and crop production plan specifications
  • 3.7 Monitor vehicle and equipment performance and adjust for discrepancies
4 Complete land preparation operations
  • 4.1 Clean and store vehicles, equipment and machinery according to workplace biosecurity and hygiene procedures
  • 4.2 Dispose of waste according to workplace environmental procedures
  • 4.3 Maintain records and documentation according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAR85 AHCBAC305 Undertake preparation of land for agricultural crop production Unit of competency