Unit of competency Outline
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Plan and implement agricultural crop maintenance
Plan and implement agricultural crop maintenance
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCBAC413
AHCBAC413
State Code
ODV15
ODV15
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
31/05/2022
Field of Education
050101 - Agricultural Science
Original Release Date
31/05/2022
Nominal Hours
70
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to assess the condition for a broadacre crop and plan and implement control and maintenance activities.The unit applies to individuals who take responsibility for 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.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine condition of agricultural crops
- 1.1 Measure and assess soil moisture and calculate soil water percentage
- 1.2 Calculate water requirements from soil analysis data, standing crop, and forecasted weather conditions
- 1.3 Assess nutrient requirements and availability for crops and identify deficiencies
- 1.4 Communicate with industry, suppliers and work team to identify factors affecting crop growth and crop load potential
- 1.5 Identify health and safety hazards, assess risk and develop and implement controls procedures
2. Determine pest control
- 2.1 Assess evidence of pests and disease and determine control measures
- 2.2 Locate and identify areas of weed infestation for control or eradication
- 2.3 Select control methods according to workplace management strategies
- 2.4 Schedule suitable control methods according to crop production plan
- 2.5 Maintain records on infestations and treatments used
3. Manage crop health
- 3.1 Monitor crop to maintain water and nutritional requirements for optimal production
- 3.2 Implement sustainable land management practices
- 3.3 Monitor weed and pest levels according to crop production plan
- 3.4 Assess, document and analyse benefits from soil and plant inputs and treatments
- 3.5 Monitor and document cropping programs
- 3.6 Document and record data for continual analysis and effective crop management
4. Review agricultural crop maintenance program
- 4.1 Collate records of crop maintenance
- 4.2 Reconcile planned crop maintenance outcomes against targets
- 4.3 Review and document changes to crop maintenance program, including the role of technology in improving efficiencies for future implementation
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAR64 | AHCBAC404 | Plan and implement agricultural crop maintenance | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BJA4 | AHC40122 | Certificate IV in Agriculture | Qualification |
| BDF2 | AHC40116 | Certificate IV in Agriculture | Qualification |