Modification History
Release |
TP Version |
Comments |
1 |
AHC10v4 |
Initial release |
Unit Descriptor
This Unit covers the planning and implementation of seed crop maintenance and defines the standard required to: accurately assess crop needs; carry out crop cultural practices and treatments; monitor and assess crop maturity; ascertain water requirements from survey advice and weather forecasts; accurately measure soil moisture and interpret data; determine time of harvest with specialist advice.
Application of the Unit
This Unit applies to farm supervisors and cropping managers who maintain the health of agricultural crops.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Nil.
Employability Skills Information
This Unit contains employability skills.
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a Unit of Competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine condition of seed crops |
1.1 Measurement and assessment of soil moisture is undertaken to calculate soil water percentage. 1.2 Water requirements are calculated according to soil analysis data, standing crop, and forecast weather conditions. 1.3 Nutrient requirements and availability for crops are assessed and deficiencies identified. 1.4 Factors affecting crop capacity are identified. 1.5 Sustainable land management is implemented according to enterprise requirements and environmental standards. |
2. Determine pest control |
2.1 Evidence of pests and disease is assessed and integrated control measures appropriate to type and species of infestation are determined. 2.2 Areas of weed infestation, which may be reduced or eradicated, are located and species identified. 2.3 Integrated control methods are selected to control pests and weeds. 2.4 Control methods are scheduled at the optimum time with minimal damage to the crop. 2.5 Severity of infestations and records of treatments are maintained to provide essential data for future management programs. |
3. Manage crop health |
3.1 Crop is planned and monitored to maintain water and nutritional requirements for optimal production. 3.2 Weed and pest levels are monitored and the control program modified as required. 3.3 Benefits from soil and plant inputs and treatments are assessed and documented for analysis in future management programs. 3.4 Cropping programs are monitored for efficiency and effectiveness, and documented for future best practice. 3.5 Relevant data is documented for continual analysis and effective crop management. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this Unit. |
Required skills include: Ability to: |
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Required knowledge includes: Knowledge of: |
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Evidence Guide
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. |
Method of assessment |
This Unit should be assessed together with core Units and other Units of Competency relevant to the function or work role. |
Guidance information for assessment |
To ensure consistency of performance, competency should be demonstrated on more than one occasion over a period of time in order to cover a variety of circumstances, cases and responsibilities, and where possible, over a number of assessment activities. |
Range Statement
The range statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
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Crops may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Seed Production