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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Monitor & assess agricultural crop condition, growth and requirements
  2. Undertake crop health operations
  3. Complete cleaning and hygiene operations

Range Statement


Performance Evidence

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:

detect differences and variations in crop growth

report/communicate such differences to the supervisor/farm owner

observe and report on health and growth of the crop

monitor pests and disease in crops

assess crop maturity

apply sprays and fertilizers as directed

measure soil moisture and relate data to crop requirements

apply technology to ensure most efficient performance of operations

follow enterprise work health and safety policies in the context of own work

follow sustainability practices in the context of own work.


Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

appropriate legislative requirements, manufacturer's instructions and organisation procedures/instructions

potential hazards associated with the operation of basic tools and equipment

general machine maintenance procedures

machinery operating principles and safe operating methods

environmental impacts associated with the operation of machinery and equipment in a harvesting context

organisation recording and reporting procedures

symptoms of crop lacking health and vigour

signs of pest and disease infestation, moisture stress and nutrient deficiencies

hygiene requirements for agricultural crops and equipment that comes into contact with the crop

types and uses of herbicides, insecticides and other pesticides and alternative pest control methods (non-chemical)

role of technology in improving efficiency

work health and safety and pesticides legislative and enterprise policies.