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Maintain pastures and crops for livestock production

Maintain pastures and crops for livestock production

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCBAC318
State Code
OFF78
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
11/02/2025
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
11/08/2025
Field of Education
050101 - Agricultural Science
Original Release Date
11/08/2025
Nominal Hours
55
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to maintain pastures and crops for livestock production.The unit applies to individuals who maintain pastures and crops for livestock production under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and safety regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace, and sustainability and biosecurity practices.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Monitor and assess agricultural pasture and crop condition, growth and requirements
  • 1.1 Monitor pasture and crop growth, nutrient status and health, and record observations
  • 1.2 Report deviation from expected growth and vigour
  • 1.3 Identify, monitor and report weeds, pests and diseases
  • 1.4 Monitor soil fertility and plant nutrition
  • 1.5 Establish sites for regular measurement of soil moisture as directed
  • 1.6 Measure moisture levels and calculate soil water percentage using soil probe or other measuring tools
  • 1.7 Report observations of pasture and crop ripening to supervisor or farm owner to determine the timing of harvest
2. Undertake pasture and crop health operations
  • 2.1 Identify hazards and risks, and implement safe working practices to manage risks
  • 2.2 Select, fit, use and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE) applicable to the task
  • 2.3 Contribute to an integrated pest and plant health strategy to address pasture and crop health and growth issues
  • 2.4 Select and use equipment to apply treatments where required
  • 2.5 Follow label instructions and specialist advice
  • 2.6 Apply specialist sprays appropriately for growth stages where required
  • 2.7 Apply technology to ensure most efficient performance of operations
  • 2.8 Conduct chipping or spot spraying according to workplace procedures where required
  • 2.9 Assess, record and report pasture and crop growth stages and keys
  • 2.10 Apply water as required in irrigated situations
  • 2.11 Identify environmental risks associated with applying treatments, assess likely outcomes and take appropriate action to minimise risks
3. Complete cleaning and hygiene operations
  • 3.1 Clean, maintain and store tools, equipment and PPE
  • 3.2 Dispose of or recycle unwanted materials, containers, leftover fluids, waste and debris from maintenance and servicing work according to environmental practices
  • 3.3 Follow workplace biosecurity procedures
  • 3.4 Complete records and documentation according to workplace procedures
  • 3.5 Report work activities, and faulty and unserviceable tools, equipment and PPE to supervisor or farm owner
4. Implement grazing strategies
  • 4.1 Contribute to an integrated pest management program using livestock to conduct stubble and fallow weed control
  • 4.2 Implement appropriate grazing program to maintain pasture and crop production for grazing
  • 4.3 Respond to changes in quantity and quality of available pasture and crop with appropriate grazing management
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAS96 AHCBAC310 Maintain pastures and crops for livestock production Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BJB3 AHC30122 Certificate III in Agriculture Qualification