Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for cultivation
- Requirements for the work to be undertaken are interpreted from the planting plan and confirmed with the manager.
- The method and order of cultivation is identified and interpreted from the planting plan.
- Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards are identified; risks assessed and suitable controls implemented.
- Suitable personal protective equipment is selected, used and maintained.
- Environmental implications of cultivating the site are identified, likely outcomes assessed and, if necessary, responsible action taken.
- Prepare the cultivating equipment
- Vehicles and equipment required for site cultivation are selected according to the planting plan and organisation guidelines.
- Vehicles and equipment are serviced, adjusted for the conditions and worn parts are replaced to ensure reliability during cultivation.
- All containers, leftover fluids, waste and debris from the maintenance and servicing work are disposed of safely and appropriately.
- All maintenance and servicing is documented according to the requirements of the organisation's record keeping system.
- Cultivate soil
- Previous crop or land clearance debris is removed, incorporated or burnt according to the organisation's guidelines.
- The cultivation plan is followed and completed for each paddock.
- OHS hazards are identified, risks assessed and suitable controls implemented.
- Suitable personal protective equipment (PPE) is selected, used and maintained.
- Vehicles and equipment are operated in a safe, effective and efficient manner and at speeds to suit the conditions.
- The quality of cultivation is maximised by continually checking and adjusting the vehicles and equipment as necessary.
- All timelines, resource and quality requirements of the planting plan are met.
- Prepare site for planting
- The planting layout and soil profiles are completed as required by the planting plan.
- Weed and pest control measures are taken as required by the planting plan.
- Fertilisers, ameliorants, and/or other pre-planting treatments are applied as required by the planting plan.
- The environmental implications of site preparation are identified, likely outcomes assessed and, if necessary, responsible action is taken.
- Complete land preparation operations
- Equipment is cleaned according to manufacturer specifications, organisational procedures and regulations.
- Vehicles and equipment are cleaned and stored to minimise damage according to manufacturer specifications, organisational procedures and regulations.
- All containers, leftover fluids, waste and debris from the cleaning and maintenance work are disposed of safely and appropriately.
- All required records and documentation are completed accurately and promptly according to organisational requirements.