Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit covers the supervision of agricultural crop establishment and defines the standard required to: identify the seasonal conditions which affect crop establishment; plan the planting operation including timing and resources required; carry out pest, weed and disease control either pre or post planting if required; supervise staff and monitor the planting operation; recognise poor growth and lack of vigour and investigate causes. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit applies to cropping managers and supervisors. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not Applicable
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite units |
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Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Not Applicable
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Source information for input to planting plan |
1.1. Documents within the organisation that detail the requirements of the production plan are identified and obtained. 1.2. Information regarding activities that will be occurring at a similar time to planting is gathered through discussion with colleagues and management, and by reading the production/management plan. 1.3. The specific target area, or paddock, for planting is identified from the production/management plan. 1.4. Trash levels and seedbed conditions are assessed and accounted for in planning. |
2. Prepare planting plan |
2.1. The agricultural crop and method(s) of planting to be used are determined from the organisations production / management plan and availability. 2.2. The resources required for the planting operations are assessed and calculated from the area to be sown, the method of planting to be used, and the available timelines. 2.3. The target dates are set for planting, including the sequencing for planting across paddocks or crop areas, in line with the overall production/management planning for the organisation. 2.4. The chemical applications that are required prior to and post planting are selected and organised to occur at an appropriate time. 2.5. The plan is prepared to ensure that any potential detrimental environmental impacts are minimised or eliminated, including the proper disposal of containers, drums and other waste. 2.6. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards are identified, assessed, and safe work practices for planting are implemented and overseen with staff. 2.7. Any approvals that are required for the planting operations are identified, sought and obtained. 2.8. Measurable indicators, specifications and targets are determined, based on the production/management plan and the method, resources, and seed to be used. |
3. Determine scheduling and key responsibilities |
3.1. Scheduling for planting is determined taking the range of geographic and resourcing factors into consideration, as well as operations that will be occurring at the same time as the planting. 3.2. Key responsibilities for specific preparatory processes that are required before planting are determined. 3.3. Key responsibilities for specific implementation processes are determined. 3.4. Recordkeeping requirements are determined and procedures are put in place to ensure compliance with the range of applicable regulations. 3.5. The plan, including scheduling and key responsibilities, is clearly documented. 3.6. The plan includes the type, format, frequency and detail of any reporting required by both managers and operators. |
4. Monitor and adjust the planting plan |
4.1. Monitoring points outlined in the implementation plan are adhered to. 4.2. Checks are made to ensure that OHS procedures are being observed and followed. 4.3. Checks are made to ensure that the site environmental requirements are being observed and followed. 4.4. Operational staff and any contractors are communicated with regularly to ensure smooth operation and progress. 4.5. Checks are made to ensure that the documentation required by the organisation, or other regulating bodies, is completed clearly and accurately during the progress of the planting process. 4.6. Where any corrective action or amendment to the planting plan is required, the action is initiated and taken. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. |
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Overview of assessment |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances. |
Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. |
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The range of crops may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Broadacre cropping |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |
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Competency field
Competency field |