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AHCSDP301
Undertake preparation of land for seed crop production

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare land for seed crop production. It applies to workers on properties where commercial seed production is undertaken. Workers operate with some judgement and discretion and work would normally be carried out under minimal supervision within enterprise requirements and procedures.

It applies to individuals who take responsibility for their 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. All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures.

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. Prepare for cultivation

1.1 Confirm work requirements from the planting plan

1.2 Determine the method of cultivation from the planting plan

1.3 Identify work health and safety hazards, assess risks and implement suitable controls

1.4 Select, use and maintain suitable personal protective equipment (PPE)

1.5 Identify environmental implications of cultivating the site, assess likely outcomes and take responsible action

2. Prepare the cultivating equipment

2.1 Clean and inspect vehicles, machinery and equipment according to certified seed production procedures

2.2 Service and adjust vehicles and equipment for the conditions and replace worn parts

2.3 Dispose of all containers, leftover fluids, waste and debris from the maintenance and servicing work

2.4 Record maintenance and servicing

3. Cultivate soil

3.1 Remove, incorporate or burn previous cropdebris

3.2 Follow and complete the cultivation plan for each paddock

3.3 Select, use and maintain suitable personal protective equipment (PPE)

3.4 Operate vehicles and equipment in a safe, effective and efficient manner at speeds to suit the conditions

3.5 Ensure the quality of cultivation is maximised by continually checking and adjusting the vehicles and equipment as necessary

3.5 Meet all timelines, resource and quality requirements of the planting plan

4. Prepare site for planting

4.1 Complete the planting layout as required by the planting plan

4.2 Undertake weed and pest control as required

4.3 Apply fertilisers, ameliorants, and/or other pre-planting treatments as required

4.4 Identify the environmental implications of site preparation, assess likely outcomes and, if necessary, take responsible action

5. Complete land preparation operations

5.1 Clean and store machinery and equipment according to manufacturer specifications, organisational procedures and regulations

5.2 Dispose of all containers, leftover fluids, waste and debris from the cleaning and maintenance work

5.3 Complete all required records and documentation accurately and promptly

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:

prepare for cultivation

complete pre- and post-operational checks on tools, vehicles and equipment

interpret production or planting plans

produce standards, quality specifications and work procedure documents

measure materials and site plan specifications

cultivate soil in accordance with paddock cultivation plans

service, operate, adjust and calibrate cultivation equipment safely

complete records and documentation accurately and promptly

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

principles and practices for preparing land for seed crop production

pre-planting treatments, their purpose and method of application

environmental issues of cultivating soil for planting, such as drainage and irrigation systems, soil amelioration and waste disposal procedures

methods of cultivating a range of soil types

operation and maintenance of planting equipment

procedures and standards for certified seed

work health and safety guidelines, procedures and principles, including manual handling and exposure to hazardous substances

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. Prepare for cultivation

1.1 Confirm work requirements from the planting plan

1.2 Determine the method of cultivation from the planting plan

1.3 Identify work health and safety hazards, assess risks and implement suitable controls

1.4 Select, use and maintain suitable personal protective equipment (PPE)

1.5 Identify environmental implications of cultivating the site, assess likely outcomes and take responsible action

2. Prepare the cultivating equipment

2.1 Clean and inspect vehicles, machinery and equipment according to certified seed production procedures

2.2 Service and adjust vehicles and equipment for the conditions and replace worn parts

2.3 Dispose of all containers, leftover fluids, waste and debris from the maintenance and servicing work

2.4 Record maintenance and servicing

3. Cultivate soil

3.1 Remove, incorporate or burn previous cropdebris

3.2 Follow and complete the cultivation plan for each paddock

3.3 Select, use and maintain suitable personal protective equipment (PPE)

3.4 Operate vehicles and equipment in a safe, effective and efficient manner at speeds to suit the conditions

3.5 Ensure the quality of cultivation is maximised by continually checking and adjusting the vehicles and equipment as necessary

3.5 Meet all timelines, resource and quality requirements of the planting plan

4. Prepare site for planting

4.1 Complete the planting layout as required by the planting plan

4.2 Undertake weed and pest control as required

4.3 Apply fertilisers, ameliorants, and/or other pre-planting treatments as required

4.4 Identify the environmental implications of site preparation, assess likely outcomes and, if necessary, take responsible action

5. Complete land preparation operations

5.1 Clean and store machinery and equipment according to manufacturer specifications, organisational procedures and regulations

5.2 Dispose of all containers, leftover fluids, waste and debris from the cleaning and maintenance work

5.3 Complete all required records and documentation accurately and promptly

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:

prepare for cultivation

complete pre- and post-operational checks on tools, vehicles and equipment

interpret production or planting plans

produce standards, quality specifications and work procedure documents

measure materials and site plan specifications

cultivate soil in accordance with paddock cultivation plans

service, operate, adjust and calibrate cultivation equipment safely

complete records and documentation accurately and promptly

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

principles and practices for preparing land for seed crop production

pre-planting treatments, their purpose and method of application

environmental issues of cultivating soil for planting, such as drainage and irrigation systems, soil amelioration and waste disposal procedures

methods of cultivating a range of soil types

operation and maintenance of planting equipment

procedures and standards for certified seed

work health and safety guidelines, procedures and principles, including manual handling and exposure to hazardous substances

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
Confirm work requirements from the planting plan 
Determine the method of cultivation from the planting plan 
Identify work health and safety hazards, assess risks and implement suitable controls 
Select, use and maintain suitable personal protective equipment (PPE) 
Identify environmental implications of cultivating the site, assess likely outcomes and take responsible action 
Clean and inspect vehicles, machinery and equipment according to certified seed production procedures 
Service and adjust vehicles and equipment for the conditions and replace worn parts 
Dispose of all containers, leftover fluids, waste and debris from the maintenance and servicing work 
Record maintenance and servicing 
Remove, incorporate or burn previous cropdebris 
Follow and complete the cultivation plan for each paddock 
Select, use and maintain suitable personal protective equipment (PPE) 
Operate vehicles and equipment in a safe, effective and efficient manner at speeds to suit the conditions 
Ensure the quality of cultivation is maximised by continually checking and adjusting the vehicles and equipment as necessary 
Meet all timelines, resource and quality requirements of the planting plan 
Complete the planting layout as required by the planting plan 
Undertake weed and pest control as required 
Apply fertilisers, ameliorants, and/or other pre-planting treatments as required 
Identify the environmental implications of site preparation, assess likely outcomes and, if necessary, take responsible action 
Clean and store machinery and equipment according to manufacturer specifications, organisational procedures and regulations 
Dispose of all containers, leftover fluids, waste and debris from the cleaning and maintenance work 
Complete all required records and documentation accurately and promptly 

Forms

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