Unit of competency Outline
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Manage an agroecology production system
Manage an agroecology production system
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCORG513
AHCORG513
State Code
OFB84
OFB84
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
09/06/2023
Field of Education
050301 - Horticulture
Original Release Date
09/06/2023
Nominal Hours
90
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to use agroecology principles in managing all elements of a farm ecosystem, including the soil, vegetation, animals, pests and diseases, to achieve and maintain overall ecological and economic health of the farm ecosystem and production.The unit applies to individuals who apply specialised skills and knowledge, and take personal responsibility and exercise autonomy in undertaking complex work. They analyse and synthesise information and analyse, design and communicate solutions to sometimes complex problems.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify the farm agroecosystem functions at a systems level
- 1.1 Identify and map energy flows through a farm agroecosystem
- 1.2 Identify and map nutrient cycles through parts of a farm ecosystem
- 1.3 Identify disturbance points in farm ecosystem succession
- 1.4 Develop a model of farm ecosystem and its elements
- 1.5 Identify areas of complexity within farm ecosystem
- 1.6 Identify ecosystem functions with potential to replace external inputs for farm production system
- 1.7 Identify interactions between elements of farm ecosystem
- 1.8 Assess health of existing farm ecosystem
2. Develop plans to enhance farm agroecosystem
- 2.1 Identify areas within farm agroecosystem that require enhancement
- 2.2 Identify farming methods that enhance farm agroecosystem
- 2.3 Document farming methods in an implementation plan
3. Manage farm agroecosystems
- 3.1 Set up farm monitoring system
- 3.2 Monitor components of farm ecosystem according to organic standards and legislative requirements
- 3.3 Review ecosystem and farm production against planned performance and identify inconsistencies
- 3.4 Review and adjust agroecology production system plans to rectify inconsistencies
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAQ29 | AHCORG506 | Manage an agroecology production system | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BJA1 | AHC50122 | Diploma of Agriculture | Qualification |