Unit of competency Outline
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Plan a pasture establishment program
Plan a pasture establishment program
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCBAC402A
AHCBAC402A
State Code
D6720
D6720
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
08/12/2011
Field of Education
050101 - Agricultural Science
Original Release Date
08/12/2011
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit covers the planning of a pasture establishment program and defines the standard required to: assess site factors; select suitable pasture species and cultivars; identify threats to pasture establishment including weeds, pests and diseases; determine resources and equipment for planting and post-planting care; prepare pasture establishment plans to meet livestock production plans and schedules.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine requirements of the pasture establishment program
- 1.1. Existing pasture is assessed and either retained or removed.
- 1.2. Pasture species and cultivars that are appropriate to the site and meet production needs are identified and the required quantity calculated, costed and availability confirmed with suppliers.
- 1.3. Pasture establishment procedures are selected consistent with seasonal factors, site and soil characteristics, production plans and the resources and equipment available.
- 1.4. Post-planting care is planned according to production needs, enterprise standards and site capabilities.
- 1.5. Plant germination and nutrient requirements are identified and planned for, taking into account soil characteristics.
- 1.6. Resources, tools, equipment and machinery required for planting and post-planting care are identified, costed and availability confirmed with suppliers, contractors and appropriate personnel.
- 1.7. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards associated with the pasture establishment program are identified; risks assessed and controls developed according to enterprise guidelines.
2. Prepare and document the pasture establishment program
- 2.1. Detailed plans are prepared based on the requirements of the pasture establishment program and production requirements.
- 2.2. Plan is produced which can be readily interpreted and understood by on-site personnel according to enterprise standards.
- 2.3. On-site procedures and schedules required for the planting of the site and post-planting care of pasture are developed and communicated to staff.
- 2.4. Contingencies are planned for and alternative strategies identified if applicable.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
The range of crops and establishment methods may include:
annual, perennial and subtropical pasture species, established with or without cover crops.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
The range of crops and establishment methods may include:
annual, perennial and subtropical pasture species, established with or without cover crops.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:
assess site factors
select suitable pasture species and cultivars
identify threats to pasture establishment including weeds, pests and diseases
determine resources and equipment for planting and post-planting care
prepare pasture establishment plans to meet livestock production plans and schedules.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:
assess site factors
select suitable pasture species and cultivars
identify threats to pasture establishment including weeds, pests and diseases
determine resources and equipment for planting and post-planting care
prepare pasture establishment plans to meet livestock production plans and schedules.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S3596 | RTE4009A | Plan a pasture establishment program | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAP42 | AHCBAC402 | Plan a pasture establishment program | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D500 | AHC40110 | Certificate IV in Agriculture | Qualification |
| J274 | AHC41612 | Certificate IV in Organic Farming | Qualification |