Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
23/07/2026 7:43 PM AWST
23/07/2026 7:43 PM AWST
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Plan and implement seed crop maintenance
Plan and implement seed crop maintenance
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCSDP403A
AHCSDP403A
State Code
WE645
WE645
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
24/06/2014
Field of Education
050301 - Horticulture
Original Release Date
24/06/2014
Nominal Hours
70
Description
This Unit covers the planning and implementation of seed crop maintenance and defines the standard required to: accurately assess crop needs; carry out crop cultural practices and treatments; monitor and assess crop maturity; ascertain water requirements from survey advice and weather forecasts; accurately measure soil moisture and interpret data; determine time of harvest with specialist advice.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine condition of seed crops
- 1.1 Measurement and assessment of soil moisture is undertaken to calculate soil water percentage.
- 1.2 Water requirements are calculated according to soil analysis data, standing crop, and forecast weather conditions.
- 1.3 Nutrient requirements and availability for crops are assessed and deficiencies identified.
- 1.4 Factors affecting crop capacity are identified.
- 1.5 Sustainable land management is implemented according to enterprise requirements and environmental standards.
2. Determine pest control
- 2.1 Evidence of pests and disease is assessed and integrated control measures appropriate to type and species of infestation are determined.
- 2.2 Areas of weed infestation, which may be reduced or eradicated, are located and species identified.
- 2.3 Integrated control methods are selected to control pests and weeds.
- 2.4 Control methods are scheduled at the optimum time with minimal damage to the crop.
- 2.5 Severity of infestations and records of treatments are maintained to provide essential data for future management programs.
3. Manage crop health
- 3.1 Crop is planned and monitored to maintain water and nutritional requirements for optimal production.
- 3.2 Weed and pest levels are monitored and the control program modified as required.
- 3.3 Benefits from soil and plant inputs and treatments are assessed and documented for analysis in future management programs.
- 3.4 Cropping programs are monitored for efficiency and effectiveness, and documented for future best practice.
- 3.5 Relevant data is documented for continual analysis and effective crop management.
The range statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Crops may include:
wheat and coarse grains
cotton
grain legumes
oilseeds
temperate pastures
tropical pastures
vegetables and other horticultural seed crops.
Crops may include:
wheat and coarse grains
cotton
grain legumes
oilseeds
temperate pastures
tropical pastures
vegetables and other horticultural seed crops.
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:
accurately assess crop needs
carry out crop cultural practices and treatments
monitor and assess crop maturity
ascertain water requirements from survey advice and weather forecasts
accurately measure soil moisture and interpret data
determine time of harvest with specialist advice.
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.
Method of assessment
This Unit should be assessed together with core Units and other Units of Competency relevant to the function or work role.
Guidance information for assessment
To ensure consistency of performance, competency should be demonstrated on more than one occasion over a period of time in order to cover a variety of circumstances, cases and responsibilities, and where possible, over a number of assessment activities.
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:
accurately assess crop needs
carry out crop cultural practices and treatments
monitor and assess crop maturity
ascertain water requirements from survey advice and weather forecasts
accurately measure soil moisture and interpret data
determine time of harvest with specialist advice.
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.
Method of assessment
This Unit should be assessed together with core Units and other Units of Competency relevant to the function or work role.
Guidance information for assessment
To ensure consistency of performance, competency should be demonstrated on more than one occasion over a period of time in order to cover a variety of circumstances, cases and responsibilities, and where possible, over a number of assessment activities.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAQ06 | AHCSDP403 | Plan and implement seed crop maintenance | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J272 | AHC41412 | Certificate IV in Seed Production | Qualification |