Unit of competency Outline

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Maintain agricultural crops

Maintain agricultural crops

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCBAC316
State Code
ODU60
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 monitor and assess broadacre crop health and condition and implement crop maintenance procedures.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. Monitor & assess agricultural crop condition, growth and requirements
  • 1.1 Monitor crop health and record observations according to crop production plan
  • 1.2 Report deviation from expected growth and vigour to supervisor
  • 1.3 Identify, monitor and report weeds, pests and diseases
  • 1.4 Measure soil moisture and determine soil water requirements according to workplace procedures
  • 1.5 Report observations of crop ripening to supervisor to determine the timing of harvest
2. Undertake crop health operations
  • 2.1 Identify work health and safety procedures and hazards, assess risk and implement controls according to workplace policies
  • 2.2 Select, check use and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE) 2.3 Select and use appropriate machinery, equipment or technology according to manufacturer specifications
  • 2.4 Apply specialist treatments at each growth stage according to label instructions and advice
  • 2.5 Conduct chipping or spot spraying of declared weed infestation where specified in crop management plan
  • 2.6 Assess, record and report crop growth stages, crop harvest indicators and milestones according to workplace procedures
  • 2.7 Assess soil moisture and implement procedures to mitigate water stress according to crop production plan
3. Complete cleaning and hygiene operations
  • 3.1 Clean equipment according to hygiene and biosecurity procedures
  • 3.2 Check and maintain machinery, equipment or technology performance according to workplace procedures and manufacturer specifications
  • 3.3 Dispose of waste according to workplace procedures and environmental polices
  • 3.4 Maintain records and documentation according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAT14 AHCBAC307 Maintain agricultural crops Unit of competency