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Undertake direct seeding

Undertake direct seeding

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCNAR304A
State Code
D7062
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/06/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/12/2011
Field of Education
050301 - Horticulture
Original Release Date
05/12/2011
Nominal Hours
80
Description
This unit covers the direct seeding of regeneration sites and defines the standard to: prepare the site for seeding with consideration to environmental impacts; conduct seeding to maximise germination response; complete seeding operations in line with site stability and environmental requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Organise for direct seeding
  • 1.1. Conducts work according to site procedures, regulations, Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), other relevant legislation, manufacturer's specifications safely and efficiently.
  • 1.2. Receives, interprets and clarifies shift change over details.
  • 1.3. Selects appropriate type of equipment and/or attachments according to job specifications and to maximise efficiency and effectiveness of work activities.
  • 1.4. Appropriate materials are selected according to site conditions and rehabilitation plan.
  • 1.5. Identifies and manages potential risks and hazards according to the work plan to ensure safe and efficient seeding.
  • 1.6. Uses appropriate personal protective equipment.
  • 1.7. Conducts equipment pre-start (visual) checks to ensure equipment is ready for operation.
  • 1.8. Manages site environmental and heritage issues.
  • 1.9. Collects seeds for use in rehabilitation activities from local plants near the rehabilitation site to promote native plant growth.
  • 1.10. Determines type and proportion of cover crop according to rehabilitation plan and site conditions.
  • 1.11. Avoids introduction of foreign species or incompatible species (where applicable).
  • 1.12. Communicates with other personnel using approved communication methods.
  • 1.13. Adheres to emergency procedures to ensure safety of personnel, plant and equipment.
2. Conduct direct seeding operations
  • 2.1. Ensures direct seeding method provides adequate plant coverage according to plant type, rehabilitation plan and environmental guidelines.
  • 2.2. Minimises damage to site utilising direct seeding equipment and appropriate techniques.
  • 2.3. Conducts seeding activities within appropriate season and growing conditions.
  • 2.4. Completes all required records and documentation accurately and promptly indicating result of seeding activities.
  • 2.5. Carries out seeding and fertilising activities according to site conditions, flora type, rehabilitation plan and environmental guidelines. Applies appropriate seed mix and fertiliser according to site and weather conditions, accessibility and future land use.
3. Conduct housekeeping activities
  • 3.1. Cleans equipment.
  • 3.2. Cleans and stores attachments and other ancillary equipment.
  • 3.3. Completes all required records and documentation accurately and promptly.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Equipment may include:
aircraft (helicopter, fixed winged craft)
machinery that can be calibrated
seeding equipment.
Materials may include:
chemicals
fertiliser
seeds.
Future land use may be:
agriculture
re-establish vegetation which fulfils the functions of the original native vegetation
restore to native vegetation.
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:
prepare the site for seeding with consideration to environmental impacts
conduct seeding to maximise germination response
complete seeding operations in line with site stability and environmental requirements.
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.
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAN77 AHCNAR304 Undertake direct seeding Unit of competency