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Establish pastures and crops for livestock production

Establish pastures and crops for livestock production

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCBAC313
State Code
ODU24
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
25
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare and establish pasture and crops for livestock and implement grazing strategies for livestock production.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. Prepare for pasture and crop establishment
  • 1.1 Confirm the pasture and crop establishment program with supervisor
  • 1.2 Conduct pre-treatment of seed prior to sowing according to program
  • 1.3 Select sowing methods for crop and pasture species
  • 1.4 Apply fertilisers according to production program
  • 1.5 Select, check and operate machinery and equipment, digital technology and personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • 1.6 Identify work health and safety hazards, assess risk and implement controls
2. Implement pasture and crop establishment program
  • 2.1 Prepare machinery and equipment or technology according to program
  • 2.2 Calibrate machinery and equipment to delivery specified rates of application of seed and treatments
  • 2.3 Sow the pasture crop according to specifications and program requirements
  • 2.4 Conduct pasture and crop sowing procedures using equipment and time efficiently
  • 2.5 Apply fertilisers and treatments according to program
3. Implement grazing strategies during establishment
  • 3.1 Implement stubble and fallow weed control using livestock according to grazing and crop establishment program
  • 3.2 Implement controlled grazing of crops and pastures during pasture and crop establishment according to grazing strategy
  • 3.3 Implement grazing management according to sustainable land management practices
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAQ93 AHCBAC302 Establish pastures and crops for livestock production Unit of competency