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Manage pastures for livestock production

Manage pastures for livestock production

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCBAC411
State Code
ODU74
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 develop and implement a pasture management program for livestock production. It includes assessing the suitability of land for pasture and grazing.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. Assess pasture and property for livestock production
  • 1.1 Assess pasture types on property and seasonal production potential and limitations
  • 1.2 Confirm or modify livestock production and workplace objectives to develop production targets achievable for pasture type
  • 1.3 Assess grazing and rest period requirements of pasture type
  • 1.4 Assess nutrient and soil biological requirements for pastures to determine fertiliser and amelioration program
2. Develop a pasture management program
  • 2.1 Determine objectives and milestones for pasture production and in doing so, consider the role of technology in improving efficiencies
  • 2.2 Determine water demand and availability for each soil type and pasture species
  • 2.3 Identify and plan grazing and fodder conservation strategies
  • 2.4 Determine infrastructure and resources required to support grazing management
  • 2.5 Identify and account for budgetary constraints according to financial plan
  • 2.6 Document pasture management program according to workplace procedures
3. Implement pasture management program
  • 3.1 Identify health and safety hazards, assess risk and implement controls according to workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Monitor pasture capacity according to planned use
  • 3.3 Implement strategic grazing for weed control to maintain ground cover and soil condition
  • 3.4 Determine and apply fertiliser and soil amelioration according to fertiliser and amelioration program
  • 3.5 Monitor soil moisture and implement strategies to manage water requirement according to workplace conditions
  • 3.6 Develop and implement procedures to minimise waste, soil degradation and environmental impact
4. Monitor pasture growth and fodder production
  • 4.1 Determine longer term trends in weed, pest and disease incidence and implement changes to control measures
  • 4.2 Monitor soil structure and erosion risk and consider changes to cultural practices, grazing management and drainage and use of technology to mitigate risk
  • 4.3 Check and maintain water resources and drainage systems according to workplace conditions
  • 4.4 Monitor grazing management to ensure sustainable pasture and optimal livestock production levels
  • 4.5 Identify feed availability and manage according to workplace procedures
  • 4.6 Monitor pasture maturity and conduct seed harvesting according to marketing and production targets
5. Review production level
  • 5.1 Monitor pasture yields and assess against forecast production levels
  • 5.2 Evaluate grazing programs for sustainability of land and pasture resource, and livestock profitability
  • 5.3 Collect and maintain records of production according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAQ53 AHCBAC401 Manage pastures for livestock production Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BJA4 AHC40122 Certificate IV in Agriculture Qualification
BDF2 AHC40116 Certificate IV in Agriculture Qualification