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Develop an organic or biodynamic management plan

Develop an organic or biodynamic management plan

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCORG507
State Code
OBJ64
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
21/10/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
28/01/2020
Field of Education
050301 - Horticulture
Original Release Date
28/01/2020
Nominal Hours
120
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to locate and access assistance, and design an organic management plan (OMP) or biodynamic management plan (BMP), develop soil fertility plan and soil, weed, integrated pest and disease, animal health and environmental sub-plan's and integrate and finalise the OMP or BMP.The unit applies to individuals who apply specialised skills and knowledge to the development of an OMP or BMP and take personal responsibility and exercise autonomy in undertaking complex work. They analyse and synthesise information and demonstrate deep knowledge in a specific technical area. They analyse, design and communicate solutions to sometimes complex problems.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, health and safety in the workplace requirements, animal welfare and legislative and regulatory requirements, organic standards, sustainability and biosecurity practices.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Locate and access assistance in developing the OMP or BMP
  • 1.1 Locate and access sources of support and advice including agricultural extension officers and training programs
  • 1.2 Assess industry publications for their value in informing decision making
  • 1.3 Seek and consider contributions of work colleagues and others during planning process
  • 1.4 Access information from certifier and relevant organic or biodynamic standards for planning requirements
2. Design the organic farming system to be described in the OMP or BMP
  • 2.1 Develop or obtain map of property to be covered by the plan
  • 2.2 Determine time scale to be addressed in plan
  • 2.3 Collect information on soil fertility and management, and weed, pest, disease and animal health status and their interrelationships to serve as benchmarks for development of management options
  • 2.4 Obtain regional catchment targets for land, water and biodiversity and identify those applicable to property and sub-catchment
  • 2.5 Identify components of OMP or BMP that need to be developed
  • 2.6 Develop suitable format for planning documents
  • 2.7 Identify risks to organic integrity for the farm enterprise and outline strategies to manage these risks
3. Develop soil fertility plan
  • 3.1 Undertake or commission a soil fertility assessment of farm production areas
  • 3.2 Map soil types and topography on farm plan
  • 3.3 Develop and document soil fertility plan that amends soil chemistry, soil structure and soil biology, based on assessment of soil test results, enterprise performance, overall budget and intended cropping/grazing regime
  • 3.4 Identify appropriate inputs according to the National Standard for Organic and Biodynamic Produce or agro-ecological principles
  • 3.5 Document plan according to established format
4. Develop soil management sub-plan
  • 4.1 Determine suitability of land for production based on soil type, slope, aspect and previous use
  • 4.2 Develop soil management plan to enhance soil structure and prevent compaction and water logging
  • 4.3 Identify appropriate inputs according to the National Standard for Organic and Biodynamic Produce or agro-ecological principles
  • 4.4 Document sub-plan according to established format
  • 4.5 Identify farm management practices and strategies that enhance soil fertility
5. Develop weed management sub-plan
  • 5.1 Identify problematic weed species and observe weeds as an indicator of soil health
  • 5.2 Identify life cycles of weeds species to inform management options
  • 5.3 Identify appropriate inputs according to the National Standard for Organic and Biodynamic Produce or agro-ecological principles
  • 5.4 Develop integrated farming strategies and cultural practices for managing weeds
  • 5.5 Document sub-plan according to established format
6. Develop and design an integrated pest and disease management sub-plan
  • 6.1 Collect and document evidence of pest and disease burden in farming system
  • 6.2 Observe and monitor pests and diseases and their life cycles
  • 6.3 Evaluate evidence of pest and disease burden to develop strategy for management
  • 6.4 Evaluate pests, diseases and beneficial flora and fauna as indicators of farming system health
  • 6.5 Identify options for addressing pest and disease issues, including improving soil health, cultural practices and system redesign
  • 6.6 Identify appropriate inputs according to the National Standard for Organic and Biodynamic Produce or agro-ecological principles
  • 6.7 Document sub-plan according to established format
7. Develop animal health and management sub-plan
  • 7.1 Identify regional and farm-based animal health issues
  • 7.2 Identify options for preventative actions aimed at establishing and maintaining optimal animal health
  • 7.3 Identify options for treating animal health issues
  • 7.4 Develop a sustainable grazing management plan that addresses feed requirements, stocking densities and meets regional catchment land and soil condition targets where applicable
  • 7.5 Develop an animal management program that ensures compliance to organic standards or agro-ecological principles
  • 7.6 Document sub-plan according to established format
8. Develop an environmental management sub-plan
  • 8.1 Identify environment and climate issues
  • 8.2 Identify options for addressing environment and climate issues
  • 8.3 Identify appropriate inputs according to the National Standards for Organic and Biodynamic Produce or agro-ecological principles
  • 8.4 Document sub-plan according to established format
9. Integrate and finalise the OMP or BMP
  • 9.1 Integrate sub-plans for soil fertility and management, and weed, pest, disease, animal health, and environmental management
  • 9.2 Develop and implement record-keeping system to track various components of the plan as they are put into practice and reviewed
  • 9.3 Review and update OMP or BMP annually noting any changes to farm practices
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAU06 AHCORG501 Develop an organic management plan Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OFB83 AHCORG514 Develop an organic or biodynamic management plan Unit of competency