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AHCBAC402
Plan a pasture establishment program

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


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.

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Evidence Required

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Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

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

The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.

The candidate must provide evidence that they can:

determine requirements of the pasture establishment program

research suitable pasture species for the site and proposed land use

prepare and document the pasture establishment program

develop strategies for weed, pest and disease control

assess pastures for production potential

assess site factors

select suitable pasture species and cultivars

identify threats to pasture establishment including weeds, pests and diseases

determine resources and equipment for planting and post-planting care

prepare pasture establishment plans to meet livestock production plans and schedules

demonstrate correct use of technology to improve efficiency

implement enterprise work health and safety policies in the context of the work team

implement sustainability practices in the context of the work team.

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

pasture varieties and their characteristics, requirements and production potential

establishment techniques of specific pasture species and cultivars

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

plant identification of pasture and weed species

role of pasture in sustainable land use

role of technology in improving efficiency

environmental impacts of pasture establishment.

Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or simulated environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting.

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

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

The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.

The candidate must provide evidence that they can:

determine requirements of the pasture establishment program

research suitable pasture species for the site and proposed land use

prepare and document the pasture establishment program

develop strategies for weed, pest and disease control

assess pastures for production potential

assess site factors

select suitable pasture species and cultivars

identify threats to pasture establishment including weeds, pests and diseases

determine resources and equipment for planting and post-planting care

prepare pasture establishment plans to meet livestock production plans and schedules

demonstrate correct use of technology to improve efficiency

implement enterprise work health and safety policies in the context of the work team

implement sustainability practices in the context of the work team.

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

pasture varieties and their characteristics, requirements and production potential

establishment techniques of specific pasture species and cultivars

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

plant identification of pasture and weed species

role of pasture in sustainable land use

role of technology in improving efficiency

environmental impacts of pasture establishment.

Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or simulated environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting.

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.
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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Assess existing pasture for retention or removal 
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 
Select appropriate pasture establishment procedures that are consistent with seasonal factors, site and soil characteristics, production plans and the resources and equipment available 
Assess technology to ensure most efficient performance of operations 
Plan post-planting care according to production needs, enterprise standards and site capabilities. 
Identify and plan for plant germination and nutrient requirements, taking into account soil characteristics 
Identify, cost and confirm availability of resources, tools, equipment and machinery required for planting and postplanting care with suppliers, contractors and appropriate personnel 
Identify work health and safety hazards associated with the pasture establishment program, assess risks and develop appropriate controls 
Prepare detailed plans based on the requirements of the pasture establishment program and production requirements 
Produce plan which can be readily interpreted and understood by on-site personnel appropriately 
Develop on-site planting procedures and schedules and post-planting care of pasture and communicate to staff 
Plan for contingencies and identify applicable alternative strategies 

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