Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare machinery and equipment for use
- Machinery and equipment are selected and confirmed against the work plan and prepared to manufacturer specifications.
- Equipment is securely attached and calibrated for operation to manufacturer specifications.
- Existing and potential Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards in the workplace are identified, risks assessed and controlled in line with enterprise requirements.
- Prepare for agricultural crop establishment
- Soil and weather conditions are monitored for optimal seeding conditions.
- Soil conservation and sustainable land management practices and procedures are recognised and confirmed according to enterprise requirements.
- Seeding, fertiliser, and pest and weed control requirements are confirmed against the work plan and prepared to manufacturer specifications using safe handling procedures.
- Contingency plans are prepared for unusual seasonal conditions.
- Sow the crop
- Suitable personal protective equipment (PPE) is selected, used and maintained according to OHS requirements.
- Seeding and fertiliser applications are carried out in line with the work plan.
- Pest and weed control treatment is coordinated with seeding and fertiliser applications as required.
- Environmental implications associated with sowing operations are identified, impacts assessed and procedures adopted in line with enterprise requirements.
- Complete seeding operations
- Seeding, machinery and equipment operation records are maintained according to enterprise requirements.
- Machinery and equipment damage, malfunctions or irregular performance are reported in line with enterprise requirements.
- Machinery and equipment is cleaned, secured and stored in line with manufacturer specifications and enterprise requirements.