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Evidence Guide: AHCSDP302A - Establish seed crops

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AHCSDP302A - Establish seed crops

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

Prepare machinery and equipment for use

  1. Machinery and equipment are selected and confirmed against the work plan and prepared to manufacturer specifications.
  2. Equipment is securely attached and calibrated for operation to manufacturer specifications.
  3. Existing and potential Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards in the workplace are identified, risks assessed and controlled in line with enterprise requirements.
Machinery and equipment are selected and confirmed against the work plan and prepared to manufacturer specifications.

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Equipment is securely attached and calibrated for operation to manufacturer specifications.

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Existing and potential Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards in the workplace are identified, risks assessed and controlled in line with enterprise requirements.

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Prepare for seed crop establishment

  1. Soil and weather conditions are monitored for optimal seeding conditions.
  2. Soil conservation and sustainable land management practices and procedures are recognised and confirmed according to enterprise requirements.
  3. Seeding, fertiliser, and pest and weed control requirements are confirmed against the work plan and prepared to seed certification specifications.
  4. Contingency plans are prepared for unusual seasonal conditions.
Soil and weather conditions are monitored for optimal seeding conditions.

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Soil conservation and sustainable land management practices and procedures are recognised and confirmed according to enterprise requirements.

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Seeding, fertiliser, and pest and weed control requirements are confirmed against the work plan and prepared to seed certification specifications.

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Contingency plans are prepared for unusual seasonal conditions.

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Sow the crop

  1. Suitable personal protective equipment (PPE) is selected, used and maintained according to OHS requirements.
  2. Seeding and fertiliser applications are carried out in line with the work plan.
  3. Pest and weed control treatment is coordinated with seeding and fertiliser applications as required.
  4. Environmental implications associated with sowing operations are identified, impacts assessed and procedures adopted in line with enterprise requirements.
Suitable personal protective equipment (PPE) is selected, used and maintained according to OHS requirements.

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Seeding and fertiliser applications are carried out in line with the work plan.

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Pest and weed control treatment is coordinated with seeding and fertiliser applications as required.

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Environmental implications associated with sowing operations are identified, impacts assessed and procedures adopted in line with enterprise requirements.

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Complete seeding operations

  1. Seeding, machinery and equipment operation records are maintained according to enterprise requirements.
  2. Machinery and equipment damage, malfunctions or irregular performance are reported in line with enterprise requirements.
  3. Machinery and equipment is cleaned, secured and stored in line with manufacturer specifications and seed certification requirements.
Seeding, machinery and equipment operation records are maintained according to enterprise requirements.

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Machinery and equipment damage, malfunctions or irregular performance are reported in line with enterprise requirements.

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Machinery and equipment is cleaned, secured and stored in line with manufacturer specifications and seed certification requirements.

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this Unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this Unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:

prepare and service machinery and equipment

carry out tillage and apply pre-planting treatments

carry out sowing operation and fertiliser application

monitoring the environmental impacts of establishing the crop

clean, secure and store machinery and equipment

keep records of the sowing operation.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.

Method of assessment

This Unit should be assessed together with core Units and other Units of Competency relevant to the function or work role.

Guidance information for assessment

To ensure consistency of performance, competency should be demonstrated on more than one occasion over a period of time in order to cover a variety of circumstances, cases and responsibilities, and where possible, over a number of assessment activities.

Required Skills and Knowledge

Required skills include:

Ability to:

identify hazards and implement safe operating procedures

sow seed and apply fertiliser at the required placement and rate

identify types of weeds and insects harmful to crop establishment

perform pre-operational and safety checks, servicing and maintenance on machinery and equipment

calibrate, operate machinery and attach/detach equipment

demonstrate emergency operating procedures in normal and adverse conditions

recognise and report machinery damage, faults or malfunctions and perform minor repairs

demonstrate safe, environmentally responsible and sustainable land management practices

monitor and minimise impacts to the environment associated with sowing operations

read and interpret manufacturer specifications, work and maintenance plans, and MSDS

obtain relevant licences and permits

clean, secure and store machinery and equipment

interpret and apply task instructions

communicate with work team and supervisor

record and report equipment faults, workplace hazards and accidents

assess and calculate the application of fertiliser/pesticide requirements and application rates

calibrate equipment and calculate volumes, consumption and servicing requirements

use numeracy skills to estimate, calculate and record routine workplace measures

use interpersonal skills to work with and relate to people from a range of cultural, social and religious backgrounds and with a range of physical and mental abilities.

Required knowledge includes:

Knowledge of:

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

fertiliser types, rates of application and crop nutrient requirements

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

operating principles and operating methods for machinery and equipment

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

sustainable land management and soil conservation techniques

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

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

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

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

PPE and when and how it should be used

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

record keeping for certified seed.

Range Statement

The range statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Crops may include:

wheat and coarse grains

cotton

grain legumes

oilseeds

temperate pastures

tropical pastures

vegetables and other horticultural seed crops.