Unit of competency
Modification History
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AHCv1.0 |
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Application
This unit of competency covers the process of evaluating the implications of introducing bio-technology and genetically modified organisms into the current production system. Strategies are developed to implement and monitor the integration of bio-technology products in a sustainable system by preparing strategies for the implementation, monitoring and evaluating the integration bio-technology products into the production plan.
This technology will require producers to identify potential risks and benefits, responsibly manage all aspects of risks to the neighbours, local community, and to the environment, relevant to the existing and new production system.
All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, work health and safety legislation and codes, and sustainability practices.
This unit is applicable to persons who have a role in managing a land based production business. This unit is likely to require consultation with external experts, such as extension officers from State Agricultural Departments, Agri-business representatives, agronomists and regulators including insurance agencies.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Pre-requisite Unit
Nil.
Unit Sector
Agribusiness (AGB)
Elements and Performance Criteria
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Element |
Performance criteria |
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Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
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1. Evaluate benefits and applications of introducing bio-technology in the production system |
1.1 Identify information on bio-technology relevant to the enterprise by researching and analysing potential benefits and ramifications to the production system, the environment and others in the district 1.2 Explain how bio-technology can be integrated into the current production system, to improve business profitability and sustainability 1.3 Compare current and historical production data for the production system with potential for increased production 1.4 Investigate potential risks involved in the introduction of bio-technology to the current production system 1.5 Collate information in a clear and concise manner to determine informed decisions 1.6 Evaluate the implications for the integration of bio-technology into current production plan |
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2. Develop an implementation plan for the introduction of bio-technology into production system |
2.1 Select the application of bio-technology suitable to local environment, climate, seasonal conditions, business goals and marketing objectives 2.2 Identify required changes to current production systems and develop suitable strategies for the application of a farm production management plan 2.3 Develop risk management strategies including quality assurance (QA) system principles consistent with production plan requirements and marketing boards 2.4 Identify all relevant legislation, regulatory and product supplier requirements and implement according to the production plan 2.5 Identify key roles and responsibilities of personnel including training requirements 2.6 Develop an implementation production management plan including risk management strategies and QA systems |
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3. Implement and manage bio-technology into the production system |
3.1 Implement production, infrastructure and land management plans 3.2 Implement the risk management strategies for the production plan and record information in QA system 3.3 Manage scheduling of production processes taking organization factors and paddock operation into consideration 3.4 Manage integration of environmental values into the production process 3.5 Monitor risk management strategies plan and identify problems and issues by conducting a risk management audit on property |
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4. Evaluate management strategies |
4.1 Evaluate potential results of threats in terms of natural resources, business assets, infrastructure, environmental and community 4.2 Identify preventative and reactive action and develop further contingency plans to minimise threats and maximise opportunities 4.3 Review risk management strategies plan aimed at ensuring business stability, sustainability and profitability, while protecting and preserving natural resources and business assets 4.4 Evaluate production plan for the introduction of bio-technology into production system |
Foundation Skills
Foundation Skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Range of Conditions
Unit Mapping Information
New unit - equivalent to VBP154 Implement the introduction of biotechnology into the production system.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72
