Unit of competency
Modification History
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Release |
TP Version |
Comment |
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1 |
AHCv1.0 |
Initial release |
Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare land for seed crop production. It applies to workers on properties where commercial seed production is undertaken. Workers operate with some judgement and discretion and work would normally be carried out under minimal supervision within enterprise requirements and procedures.
It applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources. All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Pre-requisite Unit
Nil.
Unit Sector
Seed production (SDP)
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. Prepare for cultivation |
1.1 Confirm work requirements from the planting plan 1.2 Determine the method of cultivation from the planting plan 1.3 Identify work health and safety hazards, assess risks and implement suitable controls 1.4 Select, use and maintain suitable personal protective equipment (PPE) 1.5 Identify environmental implications of cultivating the site, assess likely outcomes and take responsible action |
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2. Prepare the cultivating equipment |
2.1 Clean and inspect vehicles, machinery and equipment according to certified seed production procedures 2.2 Service and adjust vehicles and equipment for the conditions and replace worn parts 2.3 Dispose of all containers, leftover fluids, waste and debris from the maintenance and servicing work 2.4 Record maintenance and servicing |
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3. Cultivate soil |
3.1 Remove, incorporate or burn previous crop debris 3.2 Follow and complete the cultivation plan for each paddock 3.3 Select, use and maintain suitable personal protective equipment (PPE) 3.4 Operate vehicles and equipment in a safe, effective and efficient manner at speeds to suit the conditions 3.5 Ensure the quality of cultivation is maximised by continually checking and adjusting the vehicles and equipment as necessary 3.5 Meet all timelines, resource and quality requirements of the planting plan |
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4. Prepare site for planting |
4.1 Complete the planting layout as required by the planting plan 4.2 Undertake weed and pest control as required 4.3 Apply fertilisers, ameliorants, and/or other pre-planting treatments as required 4.4 Identify the environmental implications of site preparation, assess likely outcomes and, if necessary, take responsible action |
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5. Complete land preparation operations |
5.1 Clean and store machinery and equipment according to manufacturer specifications, organisational procedures and regulations 5.2 Dispose of all containers, leftover fluids, waste and debris from the cleaning and maintenance work 5.3 Complete all required records and documentation accurately and promptly |
Foundation Skills
Foundation Skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Range of Conditions
Unit Mapping Information
This unit is equivalent to AHCSDP301A Undertake preparation of land for seed crop production.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72
