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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare for forage conservation
  2. Prepare paddocks for forage conservation
  3. Make forage
  4. Complete operations

Required Skills

Required skills

interpret and implement forage conservation requirements

operate and maintain forage harvesting equipment

assess risks and implement OHS procedures for forage conservation

perform harvesting operations

use literacy skills to read interpret and follow organisational policies and procedures follow sequenced written instructions record accurately and legible information collected and select and apply procedures for a range of tasks

use oral communication skillslanguage competence to fulfil the job role as specified by the organisation including questioning techniques active listening clarifying information and consulting with supervisors as required

use numeracy skills to estimate calculate and record routine workplace measures

use interpersonal skills to work with and relate to people from a range of cultural social and religious backgrounds and with a range of physical and mental abilities

Required knowledge

silage and hay conservation systems and methods

factors affecting the quality of silage and hay

dry matter content quality and hygiene requirements

range and functions of silage and haymaking machinery and equipment

common weeds pests and diseases associated with crops and pastures

types and application of personal protective equipment

legislation and regulations including licensing requirements in relation to forage operations

risk factors including animal health and weather

environmental risks and impacts of forage conservation

Evidence Required

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following

prepare paddocks for forage conservation

apply forage conservation methods

harvest prepare and store forage

record work activities

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances