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

AHCNAR304 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Undertake direct seeding

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCNAR304 - Undertake direct seeding
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to plant out regeneration sites using direct seeding methods.All work is undertaken according to site conditions and rehabilitation plan.This unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and use discretion and judgement in the selection and use of available resources.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to 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.

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: Prepare for direct seeding
  • Receive, interpret and clarify requirements for seeding
  • Select equipment and materials according to rehabilitation plan and site conditions and work health and safety requirements
  • Identify and manage work health and safety risks and hazards
  • Conduct pre-start equipment checks
  • Identify site environmental and heritage issues and implement control measures
  • Collect seed from local plants near the rehabilitation site for use in rehabilitation activities
  • Determine type and proportion of cover crop according to rehabilitation plan and site conditions
  • Take steps to avoid introduction of foreign plant species or incompatible species
  • Prepare rehabilitation site
       
Element: Conduct direct seeding operations
  • Follow work health and safety policies and procedures when conducting seeding operations
  • Ensure direct seeding method provides adequate plant coverage according to plant type and rehabilitation plan
  • Minimise damage to site using direct seeding equipment and appropriate techniques
  • Conduct seeding activities in appropriate season and growing conditions
  • Carry out seeding and fertilising according to site conditions, flora type and rehabilitation plan and environmental guidelines
  • Apply appropriate seed mix and fertiliser according to soil, site and weather conditions, accessibility and future land use
       
Element: Complete operations
  • Clean and store attachments and other equipment to manufacturer, enterprise and biosecurity requirements
  • Complete records and documentation
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Prepare for direct seeding

1.1 Receive, interpret and clarify requirements for seeding

1.2 Select equipment and materials according to rehabilitation plan and site conditions and work health and safety requirements

1.3 Identify and manage work health and safety risks and hazards

1.4 Conduct pre-start equipment checks

1.5 Identify site environmental and heritage issues and implement control measures

1.6 Collect seed from local plants near the rehabilitation site for use in rehabilitation activities

1.7 Determine type and proportion of cover crop according to rehabilitation plan and site conditions

1.8 Take steps to avoid introduction of foreign plant species or incompatible species

1.9 Prepare rehabilitation site

2. Conduct direct seeding operations

2.1 Follow work health and safety policies and procedures when conducting seeding operations

2.2 Ensure direct seeding method provides adequate plant coverage according to plant type and rehabilitation plan

2.3 Minimise damage to site using direct seeding equipment and appropriate techniques

2.4 Conduct seeding activities in appropriate season and growing conditions

2.5 Carry out seeding and fertilising according to site conditions, flora type and rehabilitation plan and environmental guidelines

2.6 Apply appropriate seed mix and fertiliser according to soil, site and weather conditions, accessibility and future land use

3. Complete operations

3.1 Clean and store attachments and other equipment to manufacturer, enterprise and biosecurity requirements

3.2 Complete records and documentation

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:

use direct seeding methods on revegetation sites, according to revegetation plans

conduct work according to site procedures, regulations, work health and safety, other relevant legislation, and manufacturer specifications

prepare the site for seeding with consideration to environmental impacts

conduct seeding to maximise germination response

complete seeding operations in line with site stability and environmental requirements

operate, clean, maintain and store equipment safely and according to manufacturer instructions and organisational requirements

apply work health and safety practices in the context of own work

apply biosecurity measures in the context of own work

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

environmental procedures

seasonality of plants identified for seeding

equipment processes, technical capability and limitations

equipment safety requirements

fertiliser characteristics and application methods

seeding methods

soil dynamics


Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

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. Prepare for direct seeding

1.1 Receive, interpret and clarify requirements for seeding

1.2 Select equipment and materials according to rehabilitation plan and site conditions and work health and safety requirements

1.3 Identify and manage work health and safety risks and hazards

1.4 Conduct pre-start equipment checks

1.5 Identify site environmental and heritage issues and implement control measures

1.6 Collect seed from local plants near the rehabilitation site for use in rehabilitation activities

1.7 Determine type and proportion of cover crop according to rehabilitation plan and site conditions

1.8 Take steps to avoid introduction of foreign plant species or incompatible species

1.9 Prepare rehabilitation site

2. Conduct direct seeding operations

2.1 Follow work health and safety policies and procedures when conducting seeding operations

2.2 Ensure direct seeding method provides adequate plant coverage according to plant type and rehabilitation plan

2.3 Minimise damage to site using direct seeding equipment and appropriate techniques

2.4 Conduct seeding activities in appropriate season and growing conditions

2.5 Carry out seeding and fertilising according to site conditions, flora type and rehabilitation plan and environmental guidelines

2.6 Apply appropriate seed mix and fertiliser according to soil, site and weather conditions, accessibility and future land use

3. Complete operations

3.1 Clean and store attachments and other equipment to manufacturer, enterprise and biosecurity requirements

3.2 Complete records and documentation

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
Receive, interpret and clarify requirements for seeding 
Select equipment and materials according to rehabilitation plan and site conditions and work health and safety requirements 
Identify and manage work health and safety risks and hazards 
Conduct pre-start equipment checks 
Identify site environmental and heritage issues and implement control measures 
Collect seed from local plants near the rehabilitation site for use in rehabilitation activities 
Determine type and proportion of cover crop according to rehabilitation plan and site conditions 
Take steps to avoid introduction of foreign plant species or incompatible species 
Prepare rehabilitation site 
Follow work health and safety policies and procedures when conducting seeding operations 
Ensure direct seeding method provides adequate plant coverage according to plant type and rehabilitation plan 
Minimise damage to site using direct seeding equipment and appropriate techniques 
Conduct seeding activities in appropriate season and growing conditions 
Carry out seeding and fertilising according to site conditions, flora type and rehabilitation plan and environmental guidelines 
Apply appropriate seed mix and fertiliser according to soil, site and weather conditions, accessibility and future land use 
Clean and store attachments and other equipment to manufacturer, enterprise and biosecurity requirements 
Complete records and documentation 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

AHCNAR304 - Undertake direct seeding
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Assessment Record Sheet

AHCNAR304 - Undertake direct seeding

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