Unit of competency Outline

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Assist agricultural crop maintenance

Assist agricultural crop maintenance

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCBAC206
State Code
ODU98
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
20
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to assist others to maintain broadacre agricultural crops according to supervisor instructions and within workplace procedures.The unit applies to individuals who work under general supervision and exercise limited autonomy with some accountability for own work. They undertake defined activities and work in a structured context.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 maintenance operations
  • 1.1 Confirm crop maintenance work instructions and clarify anomalies with supervisor
  • 1.2 Select and prepare machinery, equipment and tools according to operator instructions and biosecurity procedures
  • 1.3 Identify work health and safety hazards in crop maintenance and report to supervisor
  • 1.4 Select, check, use and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE)
2. Assist with the implementation of maintenance operations under direction
  • 2.1 Assist in implementing crop weed, pest and disease control program
  • 2.2 Assist in implementing soil amelioration and crop nutrition program
  • 2.3 Assist in implementing paddock maintenance duties
  • 2.4 Assist in implementing soil moisture management duties according to crop production plan
3. Complete maintenance operation
  • 3.1 Clean and sanitise tools and equipment according to workplace procedures, operator instructions and biosecurity procedures
  • 3.2 Dispose of waste according to workplace polices and environment procedures
  • 3.3 Update crop maintenance records according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAM99 AHCBAC202 Assist agricultural crop maintenance Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BCZ7 AHC20116 Certificate II in Agriculture Qualification
BJB6 AHC20122 Certificate II in Agriculture Qualification