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Develop an organic or biodynamic management plan

Develop an organic or biodynamic management plan

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCORG514
State Code
OFB83
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
24/01/2023
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
09/06/2023
Field of Education
050301 - Horticulture
Original Release Date
09/06/2023
Nominal Hours
110
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to access assistance, develop sub-plans for soil fertility, weed, integrated pest and disease, animal health and environmental management, and to integrate into the design of an organic management plan (OMP) or biodynamic management plan (BMP).The unit applies to individuals who apply specialised skills and knowledge, and take personal responsibility and exercise autonomy in undertaking complex work. They analyse and synthesise information and demonstrate deep knowledge in a specific technical area. They analyse, design and communicate solutions to sometimes complex problems.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Locate and access assistance in developing OMP or BMP
  • 1.1 Locate and access sources of support and advice
  • 1.2 Assess industry publications for their value in informing decision-making
  • 1.3 Seek and consider contributions of work colleagues and others during planning process
  • 1.4 Access information from certifier and organic or biodynamic standards
2. Design the organic farming system to be described in the OMP or BMP
  • 2.1 Acquire property map
  • 2.2 Determine time scale to be addressed in plan
  • 2.3 Establish benchmark position for soils, pests, diseases and animal health for farm property
  • 2.4 Obtain regional catchment targets for land, water and biodiversity for property and sub-catchment
  • 2.5 Identify components of OMP or BMP to be developed
  • 2.6 Develop format for planning documents
  • 2.7 Identify risks to organic integrity for the farm enterprise, and outline strategies to manage risk
3. Develop soil fertility plan
  • 3.1 Conduct a soil fertility assessment of farm production areas
  • 3.2 Map soil types and topography on farm plan
  • 3.3 Identify and assess options for soil fertility plan
  • 3.4 Identify inputs according to industry standards for organic and biodynamic production and agroecological principles
  • 3.5 Document soil fertility plan according to format
4. Develop soil management sub-plan
  • 4.1 Determine soil physical and chemical characteristics and suitability for production
  • 4.2 Develop soil management plan to improve soil characteristics
  • 4.3 Identify inputs according to industry standards for organic and biodynamic production and agroecological principles
  • 4.4 Document soil management sub-plan according to format
  • 4.5 Identify farm management practices and strategies to enhance soil conditions
5. Develop weed management sub-plan
  • 5.1 Observe and identify weed species and their indication of soil health
  • 5.2 Identify life cycles of weeds species to inform management options
  • 5.3 Identify inputs according to industry standards for organic and biodynamic production and agroecological principles
  • 5.4 Develop integrated farming strategies and cultural practices for managing weeds
  • 5.5 Document weed management sub-plan according to format
6. Develop and design an integrated pest and disease management sub-plan
  • 6.1 Collect and document evidence of pest and disease incursion in farming system
  • 6.2 Observe and monitor pests and diseases and their life cycles
  • 6.3 Evaluate pest and disease impact
  • 6.4 Evaluate pests, diseases and beneficial organisms as indicators of farming system health
  • 6.5 Identify options for addressing pests and diseases
  • 6.6 Identify inputs according to industry standards for organic and biodynamic production and agroecological principles
  • 6.7 Document integrated pest and disease management sub-plan according to established format
7. Develop animal health and management sub-plan
  • 7.1 Identify regional and farm-based animal health issues
  • 7.2 Identify options for preventative actions for maintaining optimal animal health
  • 7.3 Identify options for treating animal health issues
  • 7.4 Develop a sustainable grazing management plan
  • 7.5 Develop an animal management program that ensures compliance with organic standards or agroecological principles
  • 7.6 Document animal health and management sub-plan according to established format
8. Develop an environmental management sub-plan
  • 8.1 Identify environment and climate issues
  • 8.2 Identify options for addressing environment and climate issues
  • 8.3 Identify appropriate inputs according to industry standards for organic and biodynamic production and agroecological principles
  • 8.4 Document environmental management sub-plan according to established format
9. Integrate and finalise the OMP or BMP
  • 9.1 Collate and integrate sub-plans into OMP or BMP
  • 9.2 Track all plan components to ensure plan is complete
  • 9.3 Review and update OMP or BMP annually
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State Code National Code Title Type
OBJ64 AHCORG507 Develop an organic or biodynamic management plan Unit of competency