Supervise seed crop establishment

Unit of competency Outline

Date retreived
23/07/2026 11:35 AM AWST

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Unit of competency

National Code
AHCSDP402A

State Code
WE644

TGA Status
Replaced

DTWD Status
Replaced

Current Release Number
1.00

Current Release Date
15/10/2012

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State Implementation and Classification

Approved Date

24/06/2014

Field of Education

050301 - Horticulture

Original Release Date

24/06/2014

Nominal Hours

Description

This Unit covers the supervision of seed crop establishment and defines the standard required to: identify the seasonal conditions which affect crop establishment; plan the planting operation including timing and resources required; carry out pest, weed and disease control either pre or post planting if required; supervise staff and monitor the planting operation; recognise poor growth and lack of vigour and investigate causes.

Notes

Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Source information for input to planting plan

1.1 Documents within the organisation that detail the requirements of the production plan are identified and obtained.
1.2 Information regarding activities that will be occurring at a similar time to planting is gathered through discussion with colleagues and management, and by reading the production/management plan.
1.3 The specific target area, or paddock, for planting is identified from the production/management plan.
1.4 Trash levels and seedbed conditions are assessed and accounted for in planning.

2. Prepare planting plan

2.1 The seed crop and method of planting to be used are determined from the organisations production plan.
2.2 The resources required for the planting operations are assessed and calculated from the area to be sown, the method of planting to be used, and the available timelines.
2.3 The target dates are set for planting, including the sequencing for planting across paddocks or crop areas, in line with the overall production/management planning for the organisation.
2.4 The chemical applications that are required prior to and post planting are selected and organised to occur at an appropriate time.
2.5 The plan is prepared to ensure that any potential detrimental environmental impacts are minimised or eliminated, including the proper disposal of containers, drums and other waste.
2.6 Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards are identified, assessed, and safe work practices for planting are implemented and overseen with staff.
2.7 Any approvals that are required for the planting operations are identified, sought and obtained.
2.8 Measurable indicators, specifications and targets are determined, based on the production/management plan and the method, resources, and seed to be used.

3. Determine scheduling and key responsibilities

3.1 Scheduling for planting is determined taking the range of geographic and resourcing factors into consideration, as well as operations that will be occurring at the same time as the planting.
3.2 Key responsibilities for specific preparatory processes that are required before planting are determined.
3.3 Key responsibilities for specific implementation processes are determined.
3.4 Recordkeeping requirements are determined and procedures are put in place to ensure compliance with the range of applicable regulations.
3.5 The plan, including scheduling and key responsibilities, is clearly documented.
3.6 The plan includes the type, format, frequency and detail of any reporting required by both managers and operators.

4. Monitor and adjust the planting plan

4.1 Monitoring points outlined in the implementation plan are adhered to.
4.2 Checks are made to ensure that OHS procedures are being observed and followed.
4.3 Checks are made to ensure that the site environmental requirements are being observed and followed.
4.4 Operational staff and any contractors are communicated with regularly to ensure smooth operation and progress.
4.5 Checks are made to ensure that the documentation required by the organisation, or other regulating bodies, is completed clearly and accurately during the progress of the planting process.
4.6 Where any corrective action or amendment to the planting plan is required, the action is initiated and taken.

The range statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Crops may include:
wheat and coarse grains
cotton
grain legumes
oilseeds
temperate pastures
tropical pastures
vegetables and other horticultural seed crops.

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:
identify the seasonal conditions which affect crop establishment
plan the planting operation including timing and resources required
carry out pest, weed and disease control either pre or post planting if required
supervise staff and monitor the planting operation.
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.
Method of assessment
This Unit should be assessed together with core Units and other Units of Competency relevant to the function or work role.
Guidance information for assessment
To ensure consistency of performance, competency should be demonstrated on more than one occasion over a period of time in order to cover a variety of circumstances, cases and responsibilities, and where possible, over a number of assessment activities.

Replaced By

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
BAP49	AHCSDP402	Supervise seed crop establishment	Unit of competency

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
J272	AHC41412	Certificate IV in Seed Production	Qualification