What evidence is required to demonstrate competence for this standard as a whole

Competence in establishing crops requires evidence that a person can interpret a site map clear the site of old plantings prepare the soil and site for plantings prepare the plants plant the crop and maintain the new crop

The skills and knowledge required to establish crops must be transferable to a different work environment For example this could include different crops maintenance practices and enterprise procedures

What specific skills are needed to achieve the performance criteria

To achieve the performance criteria appropriate literacy and numeracy levels as well as some complementary skills are required These include the ability to

participate in teams and contribute to team objectives

communicate with team members and supervisor

read and interpret a range of workplace information

calibrate equipment

measure quantities of treatment

operate machinery to manufacturers specifications and enterprise procedures

safely apply appropriate agricultural chemicals

What processes should be applied to this competency standard

There are a number of processes that are learnt throughout work and life which are required in all jobs They are fundamental processes and generally transferable to other work functions Some of these are covered by the key competencies although others may be added The questions below highlight how these processes are applied in this competency standard Following each question a number in brackets indicates the level to which the key competency needs to be demonstrated where not required perform the process perform and administer the process and perform administer and design the process

How can communication of ideas and information be applied

Ideas and information relating to preparation planting and crop care and problems encountered should be discussed with other members of the work team and the supervisor

How can information be collected analysed and organised

Enterprise work procedures such as a daily planting plan should be consulted interpreted and applied to crop maintenance activities with further clarification sought from the supervisor where necessary

How are activities planned and organised

Materials tools equipment and work activities for crop maintenance routines may need to be arranged around seasonal requirements and there may be some responsibility for coordinating work activities with other members of the work team

How can team work be applied

Crop maintenance activities may involve working with other members of a team to complete operations within the daily work routine

How can the use of mathematical ideas and techniques be applied

Calibrating seeding equipment and determining quantities and application rates for treatment or fertiliser will require mathematical application

How can problemsolving skills be applied

Problems relating to site preparation crop planting treatments machinery and equipment workplace safety and other team members may arise during the maintenance of crops which may require problemsolving skills

How can the use of technology be applied

Technology may be applied in the preparation use and maintenance of agricultural equipment and machinery used for land preparation seeding spreading of fertiliser or other crop treatments

Are there other competency standards that could be assessed with this one

This competency standard could be assessed on its own or in combination with other competencies relevant to the job function

There is essential information about assessing this competency standard for consistent performance and where and how it may be assessed in the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package All users of these competency standards must have access to the Assessment Guidelines Further advice may also be sought from the relevant sector booklet

What agricultural crops does this unit cover?

What instructions may be relevant to this standard?

What machinery, equipment andtools are likely to be used?

What OHS hazards may be associated with crop maintenance?

What are the environmental implications associated with agricultural crop maintenance?

What personal protective equipment may be required to undertake turf renovation?

What activities are associated with assisting in agricultural crop maintenance?

How may the waste materials be disposed of?