Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

AHCAGB507 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Select and use agricultural technology

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCAGB507 - Select and use agricultural technology
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency covers the selection and application of modern agricultural technology in production systems. Applications include the recording and reporting of farm activities, mapping, farm and production planning, data collection and analysis and variable rate technology. This unit assists land managers to make informed decisions specific to production systems and applications.Applications in agricultural science range from spatial information tools to the precision application of production inputs and growth models for the improvement of production.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, work health and safety legislation and codes, and sustainability practices.This unit is applicable to persons who have a role in managing or operating a land based production business or providing expert advice such as consultants, industry specialists and extension officers.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or simulated environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting.

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Evaluate the need for agricultural technology
  • Identify and evaluate organisational tasks and processes that could be supported by technology applications
  • Assess opportunities and limitations for operational improvements that may result from adopting specific technology applications
  • Evaluate equipment, tool and resource requirements and select the most appropriate options
  • Evaluate the cost-benefit of using technology
  • Seek independent technical advice and sources of information as required
  • Develop a plan to incorporate the use of technology to improve operational efficiency, productivity and sustainability
       
Element: Implement technology to manage production
  • Record, analyse and manage production data using technology
  • Develop treatment strategies or input requirements using technology
  • Collect, store and analyse data across the land based business using technology
  • Research information resources, report and communicate production management using technology
  • Integrate the use of technology to improve operational efficiency, production, profitability and sustainability
       
Element: Evaluate the use of technology
  • Develop and review strategies to ensure the use of technology is cost effective and consistent with operational goals
  • Assess the need for additional training and support
  • Develop strategies to address barriers to the effective use of technology when necessary
  • Evaluate the impact of technology use on production levels, input costs and the cash flow budget
  • Develop strategies for monitoring, evaluating and incorporating future developments in technology
       


Evidence Required

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Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Evaluate the need for agricultural technology

1.1 Identify and evaluate organisational tasks and processes that could be supported by technology applications

1.2 Assess opportunities and limitations for operational improvements that may result from adopting specific technology applications

1.3 Evaluate equipment, tool and resource requirements and select the most appropriate options

1.4 Evaluate the cost-benefit of using technology

1.5 Seek independent technical advice and sources of information as required

1.6 Develop a plan to incorporate the use of technology to improve operational efficiency, productivity and sustainability

2. Implement technology to manage production

2.1 Record, analyse and manage production data using technology

2.2 Develop treatment strategies or input requirements using technology

2.3 Collect, store and analyse data across the land based business using technology

2.4 Research information resources, report and communicate production management using technology

2.5 Integrate the use of technology to improve operational efficiency, production, profitability and sustainability

3. Evaluate the use of technology

3.1 Develop and review strategies to ensure the use of technology is cost effective and consistent with operational goals

3.2 Assess the need for additional training and support

3.3 Develop strategies to address barriers to the effective use of technology when necessary

3.4 Evaluate the impact of technology use on production levels, input costs and the cash flow budget

3.5 Develop strategies for monitoring, evaluating and incorporating future developments in technology

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:

identify a range of technologies and how to apply them in an agricultural system

obtain and process data and information using technology

assess and review production information for application into farm management

identify appropriate training and support for staff

identify and manage issues that may arise in the use of the technology

complete a cost and benefits analysis

analytical skills to evaluate opportunities.

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

basic principles of technology used for agricultural applications

basic principles of cost-benefit analysis

equipment, tool and resource requirements

context in which particular organisations operate and how this may impact on the selection and use of technology

potential barriers to learning, and strategies to address these

range of technology options available to support organisational activities

strategies that can be used to evaluate technology use

training and technical support options available to the organisation to develop skills in the use of technology

sources of information related to agricultural technology

trends and developments in technology relevant to agriculture.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Evaluate the need for agricultural technology

1.1 Identify and evaluate organisational tasks and processes that could be supported by technology applications

1.2 Assess opportunities and limitations for operational improvements that may result from adopting specific technology applications

1.3 Evaluate equipment, tool and resource requirements and select the most appropriate options

1.4 Evaluate the cost-benefit of using technology

1.5 Seek independent technical advice and sources of information as required

1.6 Develop a plan to incorporate the use of technology to improve operational efficiency, productivity and sustainability

2. Implement technology to manage production

2.1 Record, analyse and manage production data using technology

2.2 Develop treatment strategies or input requirements using technology

2.3 Collect, store and analyse data across the land based business using technology

2.4 Research information resources, report and communicate production management using technology

2.5 Integrate the use of technology to improve operational efficiency, production, profitability and sustainability

3. Evaluate the use of technology

3.1 Develop and review strategies to ensure the use of technology is cost effective and consistent with operational goals

3.2 Assess the need for additional training and support

3.3 Develop strategies to address barriers to the effective use of technology when necessary

3.4 Evaluate the impact of technology use on production levels, input costs and the cash flow budget

3.5 Develop strategies for monitoring, evaluating and incorporating future developments in technology

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Identify and evaluate organisational tasks and processes that could be supported by technology applications 
Assess opportunities and limitations for operational improvements that may result from adopting specific technology applications 
Evaluate equipment, tool and resource requirements and select the most appropriate options 
Evaluate the cost-benefit of using technology 
Seek independent technical advice and sources of information as required 
Develop a plan to incorporate the use of technology to improve operational efficiency, productivity and sustainability 
Record, analyse and manage production data using technology 
Develop treatment strategies or input requirements using technology 
Collect, store and analyse data across the land based business using technology 
Research information resources, report and communicate production management using technology 
Integrate the use of technology to improve operational efficiency, production, profitability and sustainability 
Develop and review strategies to ensure the use of technology is cost effective and consistent with operational goals 
Assess the need for additional training and support 
Develop strategies to address barriers to the effective use of technology when necessary 
Evaluate the impact of technology use on production levels, input costs and the cash flow budget 
Develop strategies for monitoring, evaluating and incorporating future developments in technology 

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