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Evidence Guide: AHCBAC403 - Supervise agricultural crop establishment

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AHCBAC403 - Supervise agricultural crop establishment

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

Source information for input to planting plan

  1. Identify and obtain documents relating to crop production
  2. Identify competing demands on human and physical resources that may affect planting
  3. Identify the specific target area, or paddock, for planting from the production or management plan
  4. Obtain paddock history to identify crop and pasture rotation, and potential weed, pest & disease issues
  5. Obtain and evaluate soil test results to determine appropriate soil treatments
  6. Assess and account for trash levels and seedbed conditions
Identify and obtain documents relating to crop production

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Identify competing demands on human and physical resources that may affect planting

Completed
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Identify the specific target area, or paddock, for planting from the production or management plan

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Obtain paddock history to identify crop and pasture rotation, and potential weed, pest & disease issues

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Obtain and evaluate soil test results to determine appropriate soil treatments

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assess and account for trash levels and seedbed conditions

Completed
Date:

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Prepare planting plan

  1. Determine the agricultural crop and method(s) of planting to be used from the organisations production or management plan and availability
  2. Assess and calculate the resources required for the planting operations from the area to be sown, the method of planting to be used, and the available timelines
  3. Assess technology to ensure most efficient performance of operations
  4. Set target dates for planting, including the sequencing for planting across paddocks or crop areas, in line with the overall production or management plan
  5. Select the chemical applications that are required prior to and post planting and organise to occur appropriately
  6. Prepare the plan to ensure that any potential detrimental environmental impacts are minimised or eliminated, including the proper disposal of containers, drums and other waste
  7. Identify and assess hazards, and safe work practices for planting are implemented and overseen with staff
  8. Identify, arrange and obtain required approvals for the planting operations
  9. Determine measurable indicators, specifications and targets, based on the production or management plan and the method, resources and seed to be used
Determine the agricultural crop and method(s) of planting to be used from the organisations production or management plan and availability

Completed
Date:

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Assess and calculate the resources required for the planting operations from the area to be sown, the method of planting to be used, and the available timelines

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assess technology to ensure most efficient performance of operations

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Set target dates for planting, including the sequencing for planting across paddocks or crop areas, in line with the overall production or management plan

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Select the chemical applications that are required prior to and post planting and organise to occur appropriately

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Prepare the plan to ensure that any potential detrimental environmental impacts are minimised or eliminated, including the proper disposal of containers, drums and other waste

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Identify and assess hazards, and safe work practices for planting are implemented and overseen with staff

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Identify, arrange and obtain required approvals for the planting operations

Completed
Date:

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Determine measurable indicators, specifications and targets, based on the production or management plan and the method, resources and seed to be used

Completed
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Determine scheduling and key responsibilities

  1. Determine appropriate planting schedule
  2. Determine key responsibilities for required specific preparatory processes
  3. Determine key responsibilities for specific implementation processes
  4. Determine and implement appropriate recordkeeping processes, including the type, format, frequency and detail of any reporting required by both managers and operators
  5. Document the plan, including scheduling and key responsibilities
Determine appropriate planting schedule

Completed
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Determine key responsibilities for required specific preparatory processes

Completed
Date:

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Determine key responsibilities for specific implementation processes

Completed
Date:

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Determine and implement appropriate recordkeeping processes, including the type, format, frequency and detail of any reporting required by both managers and operators

Completed
Date:

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Document the plan, including scheduling and key responsibilities

Completed
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Monitor and adjust the planting plan

  1. Ensure adherence to monitoring points outlined in the implementation plan
  2. Conduct checks to ensure that work health and safety procedures and site environmental requirements are being observed and followed
  3. Communicate with operational staff and any contractors
  4. Conduct checks to ensure that the required documentation is completed clearly and accurately during the progress of the planting process
  5. Determine and implement any required corrective action or amendment to the planting plan
Ensure adherence to monitoring points outlined in the implementation plan

Completed
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Conduct checks to ensure that work health and safety procedures and site environmental requirements are being observed and followed

Completed
Date:

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Communicate with operational staff and any contractors

Completed
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Conduct checks to ensure that the required documentation is completed clearly and accurately during the progress of the planting process

Completed
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Determine and implement any required corrective action or amendment to the planting plan

Completed
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Assessed

Teacher: ___________________________________ Date: _________

Signature: ________________________________________________

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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. Source information for input to planting plan

1.1 Identify and obtain documents relating to crop production

1.2 Identify competing demands on human and physical resources that may affect planting

1.3 Identify the specific target area, or paddock, for planting from the production or management plan

1.4 Obtain paddock history to identify crop and pasture rotation, and potential weed, pest & disease issues

1.5 Obtain and evaluate soil test results to determine appropriate soil treatments

1.6 Assess and account for trash levels and seedbed conditions

2. Prepare planting plan

2.1 Determine the agricultural crop and method(s) of planting to be used from the organisations production or management plan and availability

2.2 Assess and calculate the resources required for the planting operations from the area to be sown, the method of planting to be used, and the available timelines

2.3 Assess technology to ensure most efficient performance of operations

2.4 Set target dates for planting, including the sequencing for planting across paddocks or crop areas, in line with the overall production or management plan

2.5 Select the chemical applications that are required prior to and post planting and organise to occur appropriately

2.6 Prepare the plan to ensure that any potential detrimental environmental impacts are minimised or eliminated, including the proper disposal of containers, drums and other waste

2.7 Identify and assess hazards, and safe work practices for planting are implemented and overseen with staff

2.8 Identify, arrange and obtain required approvals for the planting operations

2.9 Determine measurable indicators, specifications and targets, based on the production or management plan and the method, resources and seed to be used

3. Determine scheduling and key responsibilities

3.1 Determine appropriate planting schedule

3.2 Determine key responsibilities for required specific preparatory processes

3.3 Determine key responsibilities for specific implementation processes

3.4 Determine and implement appropriate recordkeeping processes, including the type, format, frequency and detail of any reporting required by both managers and operators

3.5 Document the plan, including scheduling and key responsibilities

4. Monitor and adjust the planting plan

4.1 Ensure adherence to monitoring points outlined in the implementation plan

4.2 Conduct checks to ensure that work health and safety procedures and site environmental requirements are being observed and followed

4.3 Communicate with operational staff and any contractors

4.4 Conduct checks to ensure that the required documentation is completed clearly and accurately during the progress of the planting process

4.5 Determine and implement any required corrective action or amendment to the planting plan

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. Source information for input to planting plan

1.1 Identify and obtain documents relating to crop production

1.2 Identify competing demands on human and physical resources that may affect planting

1.3 Identify the specific target area, or paddock, for planting from the production or management plan

1.4 Obtain paddock history to identify crop and pasture rotation, and potential weed, pest & disease issues

1.5 Obtain and evaluate soil test results to determine appropriate soil treatments

1.6 Assess and account for trash levels and seedbed conditions

2. Prepare planting plan

2.1 Determine the agricultural crop and method(s) of planting to be used from the organisations production or management plan and availability

2.2 Assess and calculate the resources required for the planting operations from the area to be sown, the method of planting to be used, and the available timelines

2.3 Assess technology to ensure most efficient performance of operations

2.4 Set target dates for planting, including the sequencing for planting across paddocks or crop areas, in line with the overall production or management plan

2.5 Select the chemical applications that are required prior to and post planting and organise to occur appropriately

2.6 Prepare the plan to ensure that any potential detrimental environmental impacts are minimised or eliminated, including the proper disposal of containers, drums and other waste

2.7 Identify and assess hazards, and safe work practices for planting are implemented and overseen with staff

2.8 Identify, arrange and obtain required approvals for the planting operations

2.9 Determine measurable indicators, specifications and targets, based on the production or management plan and the method, resources and seed to be used

3. Determine scheduling and key responsibilities

3.1 Determine appropriate planting schedule

3.2 Determine key responsibilities for required specific preparatory processes

3.3 Determine key responsibilities for specific implementation processes

3.4 Determine and implement appropriate recordkeeping processes, including the type, format, frequency and detail of any reporting required by both managers and operators

3.5 Document the plan, including scheduling and key responsibilities

4. Monitor and adjust the planting plan

4.1 Ensure adherence to monitoring points outlined in the implementation plan

4.2 Conduct checks to ensure that work health and safety procedures and site environmental requirements are being observed and followed

4.3 Communicate with operational staff and any contractors

4.4 Conduct checks to ensure that the required documentation is completed clearly and accurately during the progress of the planting process

4.5 Determine and implement any required corrective action or amendment to the planting plan

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:

identify hazards and oversee safe operating procedures

identify the seasonal conditions which affect crop establishment

plan and schedule planting including amending plans during the operations

recognise poor growth and lack of vigour caused by nutrient deficiency and incorrect planting depth

observe, identify and react appropriately to environmental implications and work health and safety hazards

plan the planting operation including timing and resources required

correct use of technology to improve efficiency

carry out pest, weed and disease control either pre or post planting if required

supervise staff and monitor the planting operation

implement work health and safety policies in the context of the work team.

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

equipment that is required for a range of tillage methods, and pest and weed control prior to planting

crop establishment requirements

equipment servicing requirements

role of technology in improving efficiency

integrated pest and weed management techniques

environmental controls and codes of practice applicable to the enterprise

legislation, codes of practice and enterprise procedures for work health and safety and environmental management

management practices and processes to minimise environmental impacts such as noise, soil degradation, and debris from planting operations.

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