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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Assess seed crop condition, growth and requirements
   • Monitor crops to assess their condition and needs and report observations
   • Identify, monitor and report pests and diseases at nominated threshold levels
   • Establish sites for regular measurement of soil moisture in consultation with directions
   • Use soil probe to measure moisture levels and soil water percentage calculated
2. Apply fertiliser and amendments
   • Identify work health and safety hazards, assess risks and implement suitable controls
   • Select, use and maintain suitable personal protective equipment (PPE)
   • Apply specialist sprays according to label directions and industry standards for growth stages
   • Carry out chipping or spot spraying as required
   • Assess, record and report crop growth stages
   • Apply water according to the identified need
   • Undertake all applications in the full consideration of adverse environmental impacts
3. Monitor crop condition, growth and requirements
   • Monitor crop maturity and report the possible need for further applications
   • Monitor the health of the crop and report deviation from expected growth and vigour
   • Report observations of crop ripening for the timing of harvest to be determined by contractors and property manager
4. Complete cleaning and hygiene operations
   • Clean equipment in accordance with certified seed procedures
   • Dispose of all containers, leftover fluids, waste and debris from the maintenance and servicing work
   • Complete records and documentation

Range Statement

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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:

implement pest and disease control strategies

monitor crops for levels of pests and diseases and moisture

monitor the health and maturity of the crop

complete records and documentation accurately and promptly

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Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

principles and practices of seed crop maintenance

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

contractor machinery cleanliness

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

general machine maintenance procedures

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

machinery operating principles and safe operating methods

organisation recording and reporting procedures

potential hazards associated with the operation of basic tools and equipment

signs of pest and disease infestation (such as bacterial wilt in lucerne), moisture stress and nutrient deficiencies

symptoms of crop lacking health and vigour

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

work health and safety and pesticides legislative and enterprise requirements

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