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Establish pastures and crops for livestock production

Establish pastures and crops for livestock production

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCBAC302
State Code
BAQ93
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
27/06/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/01/2017
Field of Education
050101 - Agricultural Science
Original Release Date
12/01/2017
Nominal Hours
25
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to establish pastures and crops for livestock production.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, work health and safety and biosecurity legislation and codes, and sustainability practices.This 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 occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to 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 (including inoculation) of seed prior to sowing where required
  • 1.3 Select appropriate sowing methods for crop and pasture species
  • 1.4 Apply appropriate fertilisers
  • 1.5 Select and operate machinery and equipment appropriately
  • 1.6 Identify work health and safety hazards in crop and pasture establishment and assess risks
2. Implement pasture and crop establishment program
  • 2.1 Implement work health and safety controls for crop and pasture establishment
  • 2.2 Prepare machinery and equipment for sowing
  • 2.3 Calibrate seeding and fertilising equipment
  • 2.4 Conduct pasture and crop sowing appropriately
  • 2.5 Ensure efficient performance of sowing operations including the use of technology where appropriate
  • 2.6 Apply appropriate fertilisers and pesticides
3. Implement grazing strategies during establishment
  • 3.1 Use livestock to conduct stubble and fallow weed control as part of an integrated pest management program where appropriate.
  • 3.2 Use livestock to conduct stubble, ground cover, competition or weed control during establishment.
  • 3.3 Implement appropriate controlled grazing of crops and pastures during pasture and crop establishment
  • 3.4 Implement appropriate grazing management according to sustainable land management practices
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D6712 AHCBAC302A Establish pastures and crops for livestock production Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODU24 AHCBAC313 Establish pastures and crops for livestock production Unit of competency