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

AHCSDP302 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Establish seed crops

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCSDP302 - Establish seed crops
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to establish seed crops. It applies to workers on properties where commercial seed production is undertaken. Workers operate with some judgement and discretion and work would normally be carried out under minimal supervision within enterprise requirements and procedures.It applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources. All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures.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 machinery and equipment for use
  • Select and confirm machinery and equipment against the work plan and prepare to manufacturer specifications
  • Attach and calibrate equipment for operation
  • Identify existing and potential work health and safety hazards in the workplace, assess and control risks
       
Element: Prepare for seed crop establishment
  • Monitor soil and weather conditions for optimal seeding conditions
  • Recognise and confirm soil conservation and sustainable land management practices and procedures
  • Prepare, to seed certification specifications, seeding, fertiliser and pest and weed control requirements
  • Prepare contingency plans for unusual seasonal conditions
       
Element: Sow the crop
  • Select, use and maintain suitable personal protective equipment
  • Undertake seeding and fertiliser applications
  • Coordinate pest and weed control treatment with seeding and fertiliser applications
  • Identify environmental implications associated with sowing operations, assess impacts and adopt procedures
       
Element: Complete seeding operations
  • Maintain seeding, machinery and equipment operation records
  • Report machinery and equipment damage, malfunctions or irregular performance
  • Clean, secure and store machinery and equipment in line with manufacturer specifications and seed certification requirements
       


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 machinery and equipment for use

1.1 Select and confirm machinery and equipment against the work plan and prepare to manufacturer specifications

1.2 Attach and calibrate equipment for operation

1.3 Identify existing and potential work health and safety hazards in the workplace, assess and control risks

2. Prepare for seed crop establishment

2.1 Monitor soil and weather conditions for optimal seeding conditions

2.2 Recognise and confirm soil conservation and sustainable land management practices and procedures

2.3 Prepare, to seed certification specifications, seeding, fertiliser and pest and weed control requirements

2.4 Prepare contingency plans for unusual seasonal conditions

3. Sow the crop

3.1 Select, use and maintain suitable personal protective equipment

3.2 Undertake seeding and fertiliser applications

3.4 Coordinate pest and weed control treatment with seeding and fertiliser applications

3.5 Identify environmental implications associated with sowing operations, assess impacts and adopt procedures

4. Complete seeding operations

4.1 Maintain seeding, machinery and equipment operation records

4.2 Report machinery and equipment damage, malfunctions or irregular performance

4.3 Clean, secure and store machinery and equipment in line with manufacturer specifications and seed certification requirements

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:

carry out sowing operation and fertiliser application

carry out tillage and apply pre-planting treatments

clean, secure and store machinery and equipment

keep records of the sowing operation

monitoring the environmental impacts of establishing the crop

prepare and service machinery and equipment

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

principles and practices of seed crop establishment

effects of weather conditions (normal and adverse) on seeding and fertilising applications

enterprise policies with regard to seeding operations, and recording and reporting routines

fertiliser types, rates of application and crop nutrient requirements

operating principles and operating methods for machinery and equipment

positive environmental practices, negative environmental impacts and minimisation measures associated with seeding operations

personal protective equipment (PPE) and when and how it should be used

pre-operational and safety checks, servicing and maintenance procedures for seeding machinery and equipment

principles of weight distribution with regard to load shifting and vehicle movement

procedures for cleaning, securing and storing machinery, equipment and materials

record keeping for certified seed

relevant state/territory legislation and regulations with regard to licensing requirements and the use and control of machinery and equipment

relevant state/territory legislation, regulations and codes of practice with regard to workplace health and safety and the use and control of hazardous substances

seed crop types, preparation of seeds, seeding methods and application techniques

sustainable land management and soil conservation techniques

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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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. Prepare machinery and equipment for use

1.1 Select and confirm machinery and equipment against the work plan and prepare to manufacturer specifications

1.2 Attach and calibrate equipment for operation

1.3 Identify existing and potential work health and safety hazards in the workplace, assess and control risks

2. Prepare for seed crop establishment

2.1 Monitor soil and weather conditions for optimal seeding conditions

2.2 Recognise and confirm soil conservation and sustainable land management practices and procedures

2.3 Prepare, to seed certification specifications, seeding, fertiliser and pest and weed control requirements

2.4 Prepare contingency plans for unusual seasonal conditions

3. Sow the crop

3.1 Select, use and maintain suitable personal protective equipment

3.2 Undertake seeding and fertiliser applications

3.4 Coordinate pest and weed control treatment with seeding and fertiliser applications

3.5 Identify environmental implications associated with sowing operations, assess impacts and adopt procedures

4. Complete seeding operations

4.1 Maintain seeding, machinery and equipment operation records

4.2 Report machinery and equipment damage, malfunctions or irregular performance

4.3 Clean, secure and store machinery and equipment in line with manufacturer specifications and seed certification requirements

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
Select and confirm machinery and equipment against the work plan and prepare to manufacturer specifications 
Attach and calibrate equipment for operation 
Identify existing and potential work health and safety hazards in the workplace, assess and control risks 
Monitor soil and weather conditions for optimal seeding conditions 
Recognise and confirm soil conservation and sustainable land management practices and procedures 
Prepare, to seed certification specifications, seeding, fertiliser and pest and weed control requirements 
Prepare contingency plans for unusual seasonal conditions 
Select, use and maintain suitable personal protective equipment 
Undertake seeding and fertiliser applications 
Coordinate pest and weed control treatment with seeding and fertiliser applications 
Identify environmental implications associated with sowing operations, assess impacts and adopt procedures 
Maintain seeding, machinery and equipment operation records 
Report machinery and equipment damage, malfunctions or irregular performance 
Clean, secure and store machinery and equipment in line with manufacturer specifications and seed certification requirements 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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