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Develop production plans for crops or pastures

Develop production plans for crops or pastures

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCBAC512
State Code
OCS97
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
050101 - Agricultural Science
Original Release Date
21/05/2021
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to select and establish species, variety, yield potential and quality specification of crop or pasture, prepare a crop or pasture program, and review crop or pasture production plans.The unit applies to individuals who apply specialised skills and knowledge to the development of crop or pasture production plans, and take personal responsibility and exercise autonomy in undertaking complex work. They analyse and synthesise information, and analyse, design and communicate solutions to sometimes complex problems.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, health and safety in the workplace requirements, legislative and regulatory requirements, and sustainability and biosecurity practices.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Select plant species and variety
  • 1.1 Establish production targets for each crop or pasture type, consistent with marketing and workplace objectives
  • 1.2 Assess and select plant types and varieties for their market potential and gross margin returns for the farm environment
  • 1.3 Select cost-effective cultural practices and rotations, consistent with disease and pest management strategies, available machinery resources and sustainable management of resources
  • 1.4 Assess technology to ensure most efficient performance of operations
  • 1.5 Identify production risks and determine strategies to minimise risk for each plant type selected
  • 1.6 Identify and assess environmental and biosecurity risks, and develop risk controls and procedures
2. Establish yield potential and quality specification for crop
  • 2.1 Source relevant benchmark yields to assist in setting target yields
  • 2.2 Analyse past production records and determine the key determinants of yield
  • 2.3 Use available models for calculating water use efficiency or other key determinants of yield to assist in setting target yields
  • 2.4 Establish quality specifications and target yields for all crops or pastures
3. Prepare crop or pasture program
  • 3.1 Assess proposed land areas for nutrients, pest and disease status, water reserves, tillage requirements and other factors that may affect crop or pasture production
  • 3.2 Use records of chemical use for planning to reduce chemical resistance where required
  • 3.3 Confirm crop or pasture varieties and plan paddock preparation, planting, fertilising and other treatments
  • 3.4 Determine optimum timing of planting, applications and treatments, and prepare calendar of operations
  • 3.5 Determine cash flow and budget for the crop or pasture program
4. Review production plans
  • 4.1 Plan logistical arrangements related to harvesting, transportation, marketing and other key production cycle operations
  • 4.2 Plan and check machinery and equipment requirements and availability for the production cycle
  • 4.3 Assess workplace health and safety requirements of the production plan
  • 4.4 Identify and plan labour requirements for the production cycle
  • 4.5 Identify seed, fertiliser, pest and disease treatments and other input requirements
  • 4.6 Establish record keeping system to provide data for the analysis of crop or pasture performance, and to meet other statutory requirements, including records of chemical use
  • 4.7 Review and amend crop or pasture production plans, and document final plan
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAN18 AHCBAC507 Develop production plans for crops Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
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