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Manage agricultural crop production

Manage agricultural crop production

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCBAC417
State Code
ODV30
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
110
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to determine crop requirements, implement a crop growing and maintenance program and harvest an agricultural crop.The unit applies to individuals who demonstrate deep knowledge in a specific technical area, take personal responsibility and exercise autonomy in undertaking complex work. They organise the work of self and others and analyse, design and communicate solutions to sometimes complex problems.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine requirements for an agricultural crop establishment program
  • 1.1 Select plant varieties best suited to soil, climate, seasonal conditions and marketing goals
  • 1.2 Determine available soil moisture and water requirement for crop
  • 1.3 Assess available water reserves and develop a water management plan for crop production
  • 1.4 Determine crop nutrient requirements to achieve required yield according to environmental procedures
  • 1.5 Determine fertiliser program from crop nutrient requirements
  • 1.6 Assess technology to ensure most efficient performance of operations
  • 1.7 Identify and maintain budgetary requirements
  • 1.8 Develop a crop establishment program according to crop production plan
  • 1.9 Identify health and safety hazards, assess risk and develop and implement controls procedures
2. Implement crop maintenance
  • 2.1 Implement strategies to reduce or eradicate weed infestation
  • 2.2 Apply fertilisers at rates specified in fertiliser program
  • 2.3 Monitor soil moisture and implement water management plan to maintain crop
  • 2.4 Determine and implement processes to minimise waste and soil degradation according to environmental management policies
3. Monitor an agricultural crop through to harvest
  • 3.1 Determine trends in weed, pest and disease incidence, and implement control measures
  • 3.2 Monitor soil structure and erosion and implement changes to production practices according to production plan
  • 3.3 Check and maintain irrigation and drainage systems
  • 3.4 Monitor crop maturity and undertake harvesting to meet marketing and production targets
4. Implement the harvest strategy
  • 4.1 Apply pre-harvest pest control treatments conditional on weather according to harvesting plan and environmental procedures
  • 4.2 Ensure required labour and equipment is ready and available at the scheduled place and time
  • 4.3 Communicate crop harvest procedures and performance expectations to harvesting and transport operators
  • 4.4 Implement crop harvest order and procedures as scheduled in harvesting plan
  • 4.5 Monitor harvesting operations and implement contingencies for weather, contracting and equipment maintenance
5. Record production
  • 5.1 Maintain records of crop production according to workplace procedures
  • 5.2 Store records according to workplace requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAM65 AHCBAC408 Manage agricultural crop production Unit of competency