Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
22/07/2026 11:34 PM AWST
22/07/2026 11:34 PM AWST
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Establish seed crops
Establish seed crops
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCSDP302A
AHCSDP302A
State Code
WE640
WE640
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
24/06/2014
Field of Education
050301 - Horticulture
Original Release Date
24/06/2014
Nominal Hours
55
Description
This Unit covers the process of establishing seed crops and defines the standard required to: prepare and service machinery and equipment; carry out tillage and apply pre-planting treatments; carry out sowing operation and fertiliser application; monitoring the environmental impacts of establishing the crop; clean, secure and store machinery and equipment; and, keep records of the sowing operation.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare machinery and equipment for use
- 1.1 Machinery and equipment are selected and confirmed against the work plan and prepared to manufacturer specifications.
- 1.2 Equipment is securely attached and calibrated for operation to manufacturer specifications.
- 1.3 Existing and potential Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards in the workplace are identified, risks assessed and controlled in line with enterprise requirements.
2. Prepare for seed crop establishment
- 2.1 Soil and weather conditions are monitored for optimal seeding conditions.
- 2.2 Soil conservation and sustainable land management practices and procedures are recognised and confirmed according to enterprise requirements.
- 2.3 Seeding, fertiliser, and pest and weed control requirements are confirmed against the work plan and prepared to seed certification specifications.
- 2.4 Contingency plans are prepared for unusual seasonal conditions.
3. Sow the crop
- 3.1 Suitable personal protective equipment (PPE) is selected, used and maintained according to OHS requirements.
- 3.2 Seeding and fertiliser applications are carried out in line with the work plan.
- 3.4 Pest and weed control treatment is coordinated with seeding and fertiliser applications as required.
- 3.5 Environmental implications associated with sowing operations are identified, impacts assessed and procedures adopted in line with enterprise requirements.
4. Complete seeding operations
- 4.1 Seeding, machinery and equipment operation records are maintained according to enterprise requirements.
- 4.2 Machinery and equipment damage, malfunctions or irregular performance are reported in line with enterprise requirements.
- 4.3 Machinery and equipment is cleaned, secured and stored in line with manufacturer specifications and seed certification requirements.
The range statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Crops may include:
wheat and coarse grains
cotton
grain legumes
oilseeds
temperate pastures
tropical pastures
vegetables and other horticultural seed crops.
Crops may include:
wheat and coarse grains
cotton
grain legumes
oilseeds
temperate pastures
tropical pastures
vegetables and other horticultural seed crops.
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this Unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this Unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:
prepare and service machinery and equipment
carry out tillage and apply pre-planting treatments
carry out sowing operation and fertiliser application
monitoring the environmental impacts of establishing the crop
clean, secure and store machinery and equipment
keep records of the sowing operation.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.
Method of assessment
This Unit should be assessed together with core Units and other Units of Competency relevant to the function or work role.
Guidance information for assessment
To ensure consistency of performance, competency should be demonstrated on more than one occasion over a period of time in order to cover a variety of circumstances, cases and responsibilities, and where possible, over a number of assessment activities.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this Unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this Unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:
prepare and service machinery and equipment
carry out tillage and apply pre-planting treatments
carry out sowing operation and fertiliser application
monitoring the environmental impacts of establishing the crop
clean, secure and store machinery and equipment
keep records of the sowing operation.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.
Method of assessment
This Unit should be assessed together with core Units and other Units of Competency relevant to the function or work role.
Guidance information for assessment
To ensure consistency of performance, competency should be demonstrated on more than one occasion over a period of time in order to cover a variety of circumstances, cases and responsibilities, and where possible, over a number of assessment activities.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAS15 | AHCSDP302 | Establish seed crops | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J269 | AHC33412 | Certificate III in Seed Production | Qualification |