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Undertake direct seeding

Undertake direct seeding

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCNAR304
State Code
BAN77
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
050301 - Horticulture
Original Release Date
12/01/2017
Nominal Hours
80
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to plant out regeneration sites using direct seeding methods.All work is undertaken according to site conditions and rehabilitation plan.This unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and use discretion and judgement in the selection and use of available resources.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. Prepare for direct seeding
  • 1.1 Receive, interpret and clarify requirements for seeding
  • 1.2 Select equipment and materials according to rehabilitation plan and site conditions and work health and safety requirements
  • 1.3 Identify and manage work health and safety risks and hazards
  • 1.4 Conduct pre-start equipment checks
  • 1.5 Identify site environmental and heritage issues and implement control measures
  • 1.6 Collect seed from local plants near the rehabilitation site for use in rehabilitation activities
  • 1.7 Determine type and proportion of cover crop according to rehabilitation plan and site conditions
  • 1.8 Take steps to avoid introduction of foreign plant species or incompatible species
  • 1.9 Prepare rehabilitation site
2. Conduct direct seeding operations
  • 2.1 Follow work health and safety policies and procedures when conducting seeding operations
  • 2.2 Ensure direct seeding method provides adequate plant coverage according to plant type and rehabilitation plan
  • 2.3 Minimise damage to site using direct seeding equipment and appropriate techniques
  • 2.4 Conduct seeding activities in appropriate season and growing conditions
  • 2.5 Carry out seeding and fertilising according to site conditions, flora type and rehabilitation plan and environmental guidelines
  • 2.6 Apply appropriate seed mix and fertiliser according to soil, site and weather conditions, accessibility and future land use
3. Complete operations
  • 3.1 Clean and store attachments and other equipment to manufacturer, enterprise and biosecurity requirements
  • 3.2 Complete records and documentation
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D7062 AHCNAR304A Undertake direct seeding Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCS43 AHCECR304 Undertake direct seeding Unit of competency