Elements and Performance Criteria
- Source information for input to planting plan
- Documents within the organisation that detail the requirements of the production plan are identified and obtained.
- Information regarding activities that will be occurring at a similar time to planting is gathered through discussion with colleagues and management, and by reading the production/management plan.
- The specific target area, or paddock, for planting is identified from the production/management plan.
- Trash levels and seedbed conditions are assessed and accounted for in planning.
- Prepare planting plan
- The agricultural crop and method(s) of planting to be used are determined from the organisations production / management plan and availability.
- The resources required for the planting operations are assessed and calculated from the area to be sown, the method of planting to be used, and the available timelines.
- The target dates are set for planting, including the sequencing for planting across paddocks or crop areas, in line with the overall production/management planning for the organisation.
- The chemical applications that are required prior to and post planting are selected and organised to occur at an appropriate time.
- The plan is prepared to ensure that any potential detrimental environmental impacts are minimised or eliminated, including the proper disposal of containers, drums and other waste.
- Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards are identified, assessed, and safe work practices for planting are implemented and overseen with staff.
- Any approvals that are required for the planting operations are identified, sought and obtained.
- Measurable indicators, specifications and targets are determined, based on the production/management plan and the method, resources, and seed to be used.
- Determine scheduling and key responsibilities
- Scheduling for planting is determined taking the range of geographic and resourcing factors into consideration, as well as operations that will be occurring at the same time as the planting.
- Key responsibilities for specific preparatory processes that are required before planting are determined.
- Key responsibilities for specific implementation processes are determined.
- Recordkeeping requirements are determined and procedures are put in place to ensure compliance with the range of applicable regulations.
- The plan, including scheduling and key responsibilities, is clearly documented.
- The plan includes the type, format, frequency and detail of any reporting required by both managers and operators.
- Monitor and adjust the planting plan
- Monitoring points outlined in the implementation plan are adhered to.
- Checks are made to ensure that OHS procedures are being observed and followed.
- Checks are made to ensure that the site environmental requirements are being observed and followed.
- Operational staff and any contractors are communicated with regularly to ensure smooth operation and progress.
- Checks are made to ensure that the documentation required by the organisation, or other regulating bodies, is completed clearly and accurately during the progress of the planting process.
- Where any corrective action or amendment to the planting plan is required, the action is initiated and taken.