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Maintain agricultural crops

Maintain agricultural crops

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCBAC307
State Code
BAT14
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
30
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to maintain agricultural crops.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 crop condition, growth and requirements
  • 1.1 Monitor crop 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 Follow directions to establish sites for regular measurement of soil moisture
  • 1.5 Measure moisture levels and calculate soil water percentage using soil probe
  • 1.6 Report observations of crop ripening to manager to determine the timing of harvest
2. Undertake crop health operations
  • 2.1 Identify hazards and implement appropriate controls
  • 2.2 Select, use and maintain appropriate personal protective equipment
  • 2.3 Follow label instructions and any specialist advice
  • 2.4 Apply specialist sprays appropriately for growth stages
  • 2.5 Apply technology to ensure most efficient performance of operations
  • 2.6 Conduct any required chipping or spot spraying
  • 2.7 Assess, record and report crop growth stages and keys
  • 2.8 Apply water as required
  • 2.9 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 according to enterprise polices and minimising the impact on the environment
  • 3.3 Complete all required records and documentation appropriately
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D6717 AHCBAC307A Maintain agricultural crops Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODU60 AHCBAC316 Maintain agricultural crops Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BCW6 AHC30116 Certificate III in Agriculture Qualification
BDE3 AHC30216 Certificate III in Agriculture (Dairy Production) Qualification