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Evidence Guide: AHCBAC302 - Establish pastures and crops for livestock production

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AHCBAC302 - Establish pastures and crops for livestock production

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Prepare for pasture and crop establishment

  1. Confirm the pasture and crop establishment program with supervisor
  2. Conduct pre-treatment (including inoculation) of seed prior to sowing where required
  3. Select appropriate sowing methods for crop and pasture species
  4. Apply appropriate fertilisers
  5. Select and operate machinery and equipment appropriately
  6. Identify work health and safety hazards in crop and pasture establishment and assess risks
Confirm the pasture and crop establishment program with supervisor

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Conduct pre-treatment (including inoculation) of seed prior to sowing where required

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Select appropriate sowing methods for crop and pasture species

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Apply appropriate fertilisers

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Select and operate machinery and equipment appropriately

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Identify work health and safety hazards in crop and pasture establishment and assess risks

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Implement pasture and crop establishment program

  1. Implement work health and safety controls for crop and pasture establishment
  2. Prepare machinery and equipment for sowing
  3. Calibrate seeding and fertilising equipment
  4. Conduct pasture and crop sowing appropriately
  5. Ensure efficient performance of sowing operations including the use of technology where appropriate
  6. Apply appropriate fertilisers and pesticides
Implement work health and safety controls for crop and pasture establishment

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Prepare machinery and equipment for sowing

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Calibrate seeding and fertilising equipment

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Conduct pasture and crop sowing appropriately

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Ensure efficient performance of sowing operations including the use of technology where appropriate

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Apply appropriate fertilisers and pesticides

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Implement grazing strategies during establishment

  1. Use livestock to conduct stubble and fallow weed control as part of an integrated pest management program where appropriate.
  2. Use livestock to conduct stubble, ground cover, competition or weed control during establishment.
  3. Implement appropriate controlled grazing of crops and pastures during pasture and crop establishment
  4. Implement appropriate grazing management according to sustainable land management practices
Use livestock to conduct stubble and fallow weed control as part of an integrated pest management program where appropriate.

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Use livestock to conduct stubble, ground cover, competition or weed control during establishment.

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Implement appropriate controlled grazing of crops and pastures during pasture and crop establishment

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Implement appropriate grazing management according to sustainable land management practices

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Prepare for pasture and crop establishment

1.1 Confirm the pasture and crop establishment program with supervisor

1.2 Conduct pre-treatment (including inoculation) of seed prior to sowing where required

1.3 Select appropriate sowing methods for crop and pasture species

1.4 Apply appropriate fertilisers

1.5 Select and operate machinery and equipment appropriately

1.6 Identify work health and safety hazards in crop and pasture establishment and assess risks

2. Implement pasture and crop establishment program

2.1 Implement work health and safety controls for crop and pasture establishment

2.2 Prepare machinery and equipment for sowing

2.3 Calibrate seeding and fertilising equipment

2.4 Conduct pasture and crop sowing appropriately

2.5 Ensure efficient performance of sowing operations including the use of technology where appropriate

2.6 Apply appropriate fertilisers and pesticides

3. Implement grazing strategies during establishment

3.1 Use livestock to conduct stubble and fallow weed control as part of an integrated pest management program where appropriate.

3.2 Use livestock to conduct stubble, ground cover, competition or weed control during establishment.

3.3 Implement appropriate controlled grazing of crops and pastures during pasture and crop establishment

3.4 Implement appropriate grazing management according to sustainable land management practices

Required Skills and Knowledge

Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Prepare for pasture and crop establishment

1.1 Confirm the pasture and crop establishment program with supervisor

1.2 Conduct pre-treatment (including inoculation) of seed prior to sowing where required

1.3 Select appropriate sowing methods for crop and pasture species

1.4 Apply appropriate fertilisers

1.5 Select and operate machinery and equipment appropriately

1.6 Identify work health and safety hazards in crop and pasture establishment and assess risks

2. Implement pasture and crop establishment program

2.1 Implement work health and safety controls for crop and pasture establishment

2.2 Prepare machinery and equipment for sowing

2.3 Calibrate seeding and fertilising equipment

2.4 Conduct pasture and crop sowing appropriately

2.5 Ensure efficient performance of sowing operations including the use of technology where appropriate

2.6 Apply appropriate fertilisers and pesticides

3. Implement grazing strategies during establishment

3.1 Use livestock to conduct stubble and fallow weed control as part of an integrated pest management program where appropriate.

3.2 Use livestock to conduct stubble, ground cover, competition or weed control during establishment.

3.3 Implement appropriate controlled grazing of crops and pastures during pasture and crop establishment

3.4 Implement appropriate grazing management according to sustainable land management practices

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:

operate machinery and equipment

calibrate boom spray and drill and fertiliser spreader

identify pests and diseases

identify pasture and crop species (both seed and seedlings)

identify and control weeds

handle chemicals safely

mix and inoculate seed

interpret and implement crop and pasture production plans

assess existing pastures and crops to maximise livestock production

sow and monitor new pastures and crops

select pasture species, sowing method and application appropriate for optimal yield

manage grazing systems including weed and stubble control

control pests and weeds without damage to the crop or pasture

demonstrate correct use of technology to improve efficiency

follow enterprise work health and safety policies

follow enterprise sustainability practices.

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

types of grasses, legumes and crops

types of seed inoculants and fertilizers

seed and fertilizer placement for optimal germination and growth

integrated weed control including chemical application, cultural practices and grazing management

safe use of chemicals and machinery

role of technology in improving efficiency

advantages and disadvantages of pasture and crop establishment programs

timing of pasture and crop establishment

enterprise work health and safety policies

procedures for minimising environmental impacts.

Range Statement