Unit of competency Outline

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Assist agricultural crop establishment

Assist agricultural crop establishment

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCBAC205
State Code
ODU99
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
15/02/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
31/05/2022
Field of Education
050101 - Agricultural Science
Original Release Date
31/05/2022
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to assist others in the preparation of materials, equipment and crop site for agricultural crop establishment and to assist in the crop production program.The unit applies to individuals who work under general supervision and exercise limited autonomy with some accountability for own work. They undertake defined activities and work in a structured context.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for agricultural crop establishment operations
  • 1.1 Interpret and implement instructions from supervisor
  • 1.2 Prepare machinery, equipment and tools according to biosecurity and workplace procedures
  • 1.3 Identify work health and safety hazards in crop establishment and report to supervisor
  • 1.4 Select, use and maintain suitable personal protective equipment (PPE)
2. Prepare the site for crop establishment
  • 2.1 Implement procedures to manage previous crop and waste materials according to supervisor instructions, biosecurity and environmental procedures
  • 2.2 Apply soil amendments, according to supervisor instructions
  • 2.3 Implement crop protection activities according to instructions and crop production plan
  • 2.4 Confirm planting pattern according to crop production plan
  • 2.5 Operate tools, machinery, equipment or technology according to workplace safety procedures and operator instructions
3. Carry out crop establishment operations
  • 3.1 Treat seeds/planting material according to supervisor instructions
  • 3.2 Handle and transport seeds/planting material according to supervisor instructions and workplace health and safety procedures
  • 3.3 Carry out seed/planting operations according to supervisor instructions, crop production plan and biosecurity procedures
4. Complete establishment operation
  • 4.1 Clean and sanitise tools and equipment according to instructions and biosecurity procedures
  • 4.2 Clean worksite and dispose of waste according to workplace and environmental procedures
  • 4.3 Maintain crop production records according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAO41 AHCBAC201 Assist agricultural crop establishment Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BCZ7 AHC20116 Certificate II in Agriculture Qualification
BJB6 AHC20122 Certificate II in Agriculture Qualification