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Establish agricultural crops

Establish agricultural crops

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCBAC315
State Code
ODU62
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
30
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare and safely operate equipment and sow/plant an agricultural crop following specifications in a crop production plan.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 agricultural crop establishment
  • 1.1 Confirm crop establishment requirements with crop production plan
  • 1.2 Ensure soil and weather conditions are within planned sowing/planting parameters
  • 1.3 Confirm soil test results and identified soil amendment requirements
  • 1.4 Confirm pests, weeds and disease treatments specified in crop production plan
  • 1.5 Identify implication of sowing/planting operations on environment, assess risk and implement controls according to workplace environmental procedures
  • 1.6 Confirm personal protective equipment (PPE) required and utilise
  • 1.7 Prepare and implement contingency plans for unsuitable weather conditions
2. Prepare machinery and equipment or technology and sow/plant crop
  • 2.1 Prepare machinery and equipment or technology according to crop production plan and biosecurity procedures
  • 2.2 Attach and calibrate equipment according to crop production specifications and operator instructions
  • 2.3 Identify work health and safety hazards, assess risk and implement controls according to workplace procedures
  • 2.4 Operate seeding/planting machinery efficiently according to crop production plan
3. Complete seeding operations
  • 3.1 Maintain seeding/planting records according to workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Clean, check, and store machinery and equipment or technology according to manufacturer specifications, biosecurity and workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Report machinery and equipment or technology faults according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAT01 AHCBAC306 Establish agricultural crops Unit of competency