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Select and implement a GIS for sustainable agricultural systems

Select and implement a GIS for sustainable agricultural systems

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCAGB516
State Code
OBK50
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
21/10/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
28/01/2020
Field of Education
080321 - Farm Management And Agribusiness
Original Release Date
28/01/2020
Nominal Hours
55
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge to identify, select and implement a Geographic Information System (GIS)into a land based production business.This unit applies to land based production managers who make decisions about production systems and applications, and who need to integrate GIS and Global Positioning Systems (GPS) technology and into land-based, agricultural activities.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, work health and safety legislation and codes, and sustainability practices.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1.Identify and assess a GIS to incorporate into the land based business
  • 1.1 Identify appropriate GIS management hardware and software appropriate to a land based business requirement
  • 1.2 Identify purpose and business requirements of GIS for developing a sustainable land management system
  • 1.3 Identify and assess opportunities and limitations for operational improvements that may result from adopting GIS management systems
  • 1.4 Identify potential cost savings benefits as a result of using GIS and adjust enterprise production budgets
  • 1.5 Develop a plan to incorporate use of a GIS into land based business to improve operational efficiency, profitability and sustainability
2.Implement GIS into land based business
  • 2.1 Identify appropriate training requirements for personnel to optimise efficient use of machinery and technology
  • 2.2 Select required machinery and technology to incorporate into production operation
  • 2.3 Collect GPS coordinate data; enterprise and land use management data; and yield data and enter into software program
  • 2.4 Create maps to model outcomes of agricultural and land management activities
  • 2.5 Complete work operations utilising GIS and GPS technology and minimising environmental impacts
  • 2.6 Identify and implement corrective action as a result of precise measurement data provided by satellite imagery
3.Review operations that utilise GIS
  • 3.1 Review production data to identify increases in productivity as a result of using GIS management systems
  • 3.2 Review enterprise operations to identify opportunities for improvements in sustainable production using GIS
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