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Plan a pasture establishment program

Plan a pasture establishment program

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCBAC402
State Code
BAP42
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
27/06/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/01/2017
Field of Education
050101 - Agricultural Science
Original Release Date
12/01/2017
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to plan a pasture establishment program.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, work health and safety and biosecurity legislation and codes, and sustainability practices.This 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 occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine requirements of the pasture establishment program
  • 1.1 Assess existing pasture for retention or removal
  • 1.2 Identify appropriate pasture species and cultivars that are best suited to soil, climate, seasonal conditions and livestock goals and calculate, cost and confirm availability with suppliers
  • 1.3 Select appropriate pasture establishment procedures that are consistent with seasonal factors, site and soil characteristics, production plans and the resources and equipment available
  • 1.4 Assess technology to ensure most efficient performance of operations
  • 1.5 Plan post-planting care according to production needs, enterprise standards and site capabilities.
  • 1.6 Identify and plan for plant germination and nutrient requirements, taking into account soil characteristics
  • 1.7 Identify, cost and confirm availability of resources, tools, equipment and machinery required for planting and postplanting care with suppliers, contractors and appropriate personnel
  • 1.8 Identify work health and safety hazards associated with the pasture establishment program, assess risks and develop appropriate controls
Prepare and document the pasture establishment program
  • 2.1 Prepare detailed plans based on the requirements of the pasture establishment program and production requirements
  • 2.2 Produce plan which can be readily interpreted and understood by on-site personnel appropriately
  • 2.3 Develop on-site planting procedures and schedules and post-planting care of pasture and communicate to staff
  • 2.4 Plan for contingencies and identify applicable alternative strategies
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D6720 AHCBAC402A Plan a pasture establishment program Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODU29 AHCBAC410 Plan and implement a pasture establishment program Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BDF2 AHC40116 Certificate IV in Agriculture Qualification
BDC8 AHC41616 Certificate IV in Organic Farming Qualification