Assessment Requirements for AHCSDP303 Maintain seed crops

Release: 1

Assessment Requirements for AHCSDP303 Maintain seed crops

Modification History

Release	TP Version	Comment
1	AHCv1.0	Initial release

Performance Evidence

The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.

The candidate must provide evidence that they can:

implement pest and disease control strategies

monitor crops for levels of pests and diseases and moisture

monitor the health and maturity of the crop

complete records and documentation accurately and promptly

Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

principles and practices of seed crop maintenance

appropriate legislative requirements, manufacturer’s instructions and organisation procedures/instructions

contractor machinery cleanliness

environmental impacts associated with the operation of machinery and equipment in a harvesting context

general machine maintenance procedures

hygiene requirements for agricultural crops and equipment that comes into contact with the crop

machinery operating principles and safe operating methods

organisation recording and reporting procedures

potential hazards associated with the operation of basic tools and equipment

signs of pest and disease infestation (such as bacterial wilt in lucerne), moisture stress and nutrient deficiencies

symptoms of crop lacking health and vigour

types and uses of herbicides, insecticides and other pesticides and alternative pest control methods (non-chemical)

work health and safety and pesticides legislative and enterprise requirements

Assessment Conditions

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72