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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Develop a pasture management program
  2. Implement pasture management program
  3. Monitor pasture growth and fodder production
  4. Review production level

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:

determine fertiliser, soil ameliorants and biological inputs required to support production

set objectives and milestones for pasture production

calculate costs

determine soil quality and land use capability

monitor the productivity and feed intake of grazing livestock

develop grazing strategies and plan infrastructure required

assess the impact of grazing on pasture productivity and resilience

identify pasture species and estimate dry matter production of pasture

assess options to control weed infestation

identify strategies for pest and disease control

establish production targets for each pasture type in an enterprise

develop a pasture management program to meet production targets and enterprise objectives

carry out strategic grazing to reduce or eradicate areas of weed infestation

monitor soil health and grazing management to ensure sustainable pasture and optimal livestock production levels

monitor pasture yields and evaluate against forecast production levels

correct use of technology to improve efficiency

maintain relevant physical and financial records for pasture and livestock production

implement work health and safety policies and procedures

implement enterprise environmental management and sustainability practices.


Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

land and soil conditions

pasture species and growing requirements

pasture grazing strategies

nutrient requirements and soil fertility

environmental management strategies in land use

safe handling processes for fertilisers

infestation patterns for different types of weed

role of technology in improving efficiency

work health and safety legislative and enterprise requirements

relevant environmental codes of practice, legislation and regulations relating to farm production.