Elements and Performance Criteria

The Range of Variables explains the contexts within which the performance and knowledge requirements of this standard may be assessed. The scope of variables chosen in particular training and assessment requirements may depend on the work situations available.

What pasture establishment procedures may apply to this standard?
Pasture establishment procedures may include:
soil testing and treatments
preparation of soil for planting
fencing of stock and pest animals
chemical, cultural or biological control of weeds and feral animals.

What aspects of post-planting care may be considered when establishing a pasture?
Post-planting care may include fertilising, controlling pests and diseases, irrigation and monitoring pasture health.

What OHS hazards may be associated with the establishment of pastures?
Hazards may include disturbance or interruption of services, solar radiation, dust, noise, soil-, water- and air-borne micro-organisms, chemicals and hazardous substances, sharp hand tools and equipment, manual handling, moving vehicles, machinery and machinery parts, uneven surfaces and flying objects.

What controls may be introduced to minimise the risk of OHS hazards?
Controls should be introduced according to enterprise OHS policies and procedures and may include identifying hazards; assessing and reporting risks; cleaning, maintaining and storing tools, equipment and machinery; appropriate use of personal protective equipment including sun protection; safe operation of tools, equipment and machinery; safe handling, use and storage of chemicals and hazardous substances; correct manual handling; basic first aid available on site; and reporting problems to managers.

What pasture establishment procedures may apply to this standard?
Pasture establishment procedures may include:
soil testing and treatments
preparation of soil for planting
fencing of stock and pest animals
chemical, cultural or biological control of weeds and feral animals.

What aspects of post-planting care may be considered when establishing a pasture?
Post-planting care may include fertilising, controlling pests and diseases, irrigation and monitoring pasture health.

What OHS hazards may be associated with the establishment of pastures?
Hazards may include disturbance or interruption of services, solar radiation, dust, noise, soil-, water- and air-borne micro-organisms, chemicals and hazardous substances, sharp hand tools and equipment, manual handling, moving vehicles, machinery and machinery parts, uneven surfaces and flying objects.

What controls may be introduced to minimise the risk of OHS hazards?
Controls should be introduced according to enterprise OHS policies and procedures and may include identifying hazards; assessing and reporting risks; cleaning, maintaining and storing tools, equipment and machinery; appropriate use of personal protective equipment including sun protection; safe operation of tools, equipment and machinery; safe handling, use and storage of chemicals and hazardous substances; correct manual handling; basic first aid available on site; and reporting problems to managers.

What evidence is required to demonstrate competence for this standard as a whole?
Competence in developing a pasture establishment program requires evidence that a person can assess site factors, select suitable pasture species and cultivars, determine resources and equipment for planting and post-planting care, and prepare pasture establishment plans to meet livestock production plans and schedules.
The skills and knowledge required to develop a pasture establishment program must be transferable to a different work environment. For example, this could include different pasture species, planting techniques and production systems.
What specific knowledge is needed to achieve the performance criteria?

Knowledge and understanding are essential to apply this standard in the workplace, to transfer the skills to other contexts and to deal with unplanned events. The knowledge requirements for this competency standard are listed below:

establishment techniques of specific pasture species and cultivars
the advantages and disadvantages of a range of pasture establishment procedures
maintenance requirements and practices for specific pasture species and cultivars after initial establishment
livestock production systems and their integration with pasture production.
planning process, including costing and scheduling of works.

What specific skills are needed to achieve the performance criteria?

To achieve the performance criteria, appropriate literacy and numeracy levels as well as some complementary skills are required. These include the ability to:

determine requirements of the pasture establishment program
prepare and document the pasture establishment program.

Are there other competency standards that could be assessed with this one?
This competency standard

Essential Assessment Information
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What specific knowledge is needed to achieve the performance criteria?

Knowledge and understanding are essential to apply this standard in the workplace, to transfer the skills to other contexts and to deal with unplanned events. The knowledge requirements for this competency standard are listed below:

establishment techniques of specific pasture species and cultivars
the advantages and disadvantages of a range of pasture establishment procedures
maintenance requirements and practices for specific pasture species and cultivars after initial establishment
livestock production systems and their integration with pasture production.
planning process, including costing and scheduling of works.

What specific skills are needed to achieve the performance criteria?

To achieve the performance criteria, appropriate literacy and numeracy levels as well as some complementary skills are required. These include the ability to:

determine requirements of the pasture establishment program
prepare and document the pasture establishment program.

Are there other competency standards that could be assessed with this one?
This competency standard

Essential Assessment Information
There is essential information about

There are a number of processes that are learnt throughout work and life which are required in all jobs. They are fundamental processes and generally transferable to other work functions. Some of these are covered by the key competencies, although others may be added. The questions below highlight how these processes are applied in this competency standard. Following each question a number in brackets indicates the level to which the key competency needs to be demonstrated where 0 = not required, 1 = perform the process, 2 = perform and administer the process and 3 = perform, administer and design the process.
Communicating ideas and information
Through consultation with manager on livestock production needs and preferences for pasture species. (3)

Communicating ideas and information
Through consultation with manager on livestock production needs and preferences for pasture species. (3)

Collecting analysing and organising information
Some information will need to be researched and/or obtained from test results. Information addressing the specific requirements of the pasture establishment program should be analysed and outcomes discussed with the manager. The plan should be organised and presented as a document with written work procedures and timeline chart and schedules for pasture establishment activities. (3)

Collecting analysing and organising information
Some information will need to be researched and/or obtained from test results. Information addressing the specific requirements of the pasture establishment program should be analysed and outcomes discussed with the manager. The plan should be organised and presented as a document with written work procedures and timeline chart and schedules for pasture establishment activities. (3)

Planning and organising activities
The planning process should proceed in an orderly and efficient manner. Timely and appropriate information needs to be available for decision making. The plan for the pasture establishment program should reflect the activities required to implement the program. (3)

Planning and organising activities
The planning process should proceed in an orderly and efficient manner. Timely and appropriate information needs to be available for decision making. The plan for the pasture establishment program should reflect the activities required to implement the program. (3)

Working with others and in teams
Planning pasture establishment activities may involve working with other members of a team to achieve the desired outcomes. (3)

Working with others and in teams
Planning pasture establishment activities may involve working with other members of a team to achieve the desired outcomes. (3)

Using mathematical ideas and techniques
Mathematical concepts will be required to measure quantities, distances, depth and calculate areas, resources, costs, ratios, scales, planting and chemical and fertiliser application rates. (3)

Using mathematical ideas and techniques
Mathematical concepts will be required to measure quantities, distances, depth and calculate areas, resources, costs, ratios, scales, planting and chemical and fertiliser application rates. (3)

Solving problems
Problems relating to the requirements of the livestock production plan, site problems, availability of resources and equipment, costs and environmental issues may arise during planning of the pasture establishment program. (3)

Solving problems
Problems relating to the requirements of the livestock production plan, site problems, availability of resources and equipment, costs and environmental issues may arise during planning of the pasture establishment program. (3)

Using technology
Technology will be required to record, store and communicate ideas and information. It will also be used to research relevant information, obtain and analyse data from site evaluation tests and to produce the pasture establishment program. (3)

Using technology
Technology will be required to record, store and communicate ideas and information. It will also be used to research relevant information, obtain and analyse data from site evaluation tests and to produce the pasture establishment program. (3)