Unit of competency Outline

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Undertake direct seeding

Undertake direct seeding

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCECR304
State Code
OCS43
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
24/12/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/05/2021
Field of Education
050301 - Horticulture
Original Release Date
21/05/2021
Nominal Hours
80
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to regenerate and rehabilitate natural areas using direct seeding methods according to the revegetation plan.The unit applies to individuals who work in the conservation and land management industry under broad supervision and who take responsibility for their own work. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources and for solving problemsNo licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare resources for direct seeding
  • 1.1 Interpret and clarify requirements for seeding from site revegetation plan
  • 1.2 Select equipment and materials according to revegetation plan and site conditions
  • 1.3 Identify health and safety hazards, assess risks and implement controls according to workplace health and safety procedures
  • 1.4 Check equipment operation and conduct pre-start checks
  • 1.5 Identify site environmental and heritage issues, and implement control measures according to workplace procedures
2. Prepare seed for direct seeding
  • 2.1 Source seed from provenance specified in revegetation plan
  • 2.2 Determine type and proportion of cover crop according to revegetation plan and site conditions
  • 2.3 Check seed species and quality against required specifications in revegetation plan, and report inconsistencies to supervisor
  • 2.4 Prepare seed to promote and improve germination according to revegetation plan
  • 2.5 Prepare revegetation site to receive seed
3. Conduct direct seeding operations
  • 3.1 Conduct seeding operations according to workplace health and safety and biosecurity procedures
  • 3.2 Implement direct seeding methods and quantities to achieve plant coverage specified in the revegetation plan
  • 3.3 Use direct seeding equipment and techniques that minimise damage to site and according to environmental procedures
  • 3.4 Conduct seeding activities according to the season and growing conditions specified in the revegetation plan
  • 3.5 Carry out soil fertilising and amelioration of site according to site revegetation plan
4. Complete operations
  • 4.1 Clean and store seeding equipment according to manufacturer, enterprise and biosecurity procedures
  • 4.2 Record and document seeding activities according to workplace requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAN77 AHCNAR304 Undertake direct seeding Unit of competency