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SEAL National Course Catalogue · MLVT / National Training Board

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Assessment Packages

Maintain pastures and crops for livestock production

KHU-AGR-0079

Australian Equivalent

AHCBAC318

Elements

Learning Outcomes

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to maintain pastures and crops for livestock production. The unit applies to individuals who maintain pastures and crops for livestock production under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work. All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and safety regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace, and sustainability and biosecurity practices. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Elements & Learning Outcomes

E1Monitor and assess agricultural pasture and crop condition, growth and requirements

0079.E1.O1Monitor pasture and crop growth, nutrient status and health, and record observations

0079.E1.O2Report deviation from expected growth and vigour

0079.E1.O3Identify, monitor and report weeds, pests and diseases

0079.E1.O4Monitor soil fertility and plant nutrition

0079.E1.O5Establish sites for regular measurement of soil moisture as directed

0079.E1.O6Measure moisture levels and calculate soil water percentage using soil probe or other measuring tools

0079.E1.O7Report observations of pasture and crop ripening to supervisor or farm owner to determine the timing of harvest

E2Undertake pasture and crop health operations

0079.E2.O1Identify hazards and risks, and implement safe working practices to manage risks

0079.E2.O2Select, fit, use and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE) applicable to the task

0079.E2.O3Contribute to an integrated pest and plant health strategy to address pasture and crop health and growth issues

0079.E2.O4Select and use equipment to apply treatments where required

0079.E2.O5Follow label instructions and specialist advice

0079.E2.O6Apply specialist sprays appropriately for growth stages where required

0079.E2.O7Apply technology to ensure most efficient performance of operations

0079.E2.O8Conduct chipping or spot spraying according to workplace procedures where required

0079.E2.O9Assess, record and report pasture and crop growth stages and keys

0079.E2.O10Apply water as required in irrigated situations

0079.E2.O11Identify environmental risks associated with applying treatments, assess likely outcomes and take appropriate action to minimise risks

E3Complete cleaning and hygiene operations

0079.E3.O1Clean, maintain and store tools, equipment and PPE

0079.E3.O2Dispose of or recycle unwanted materials, containers, leftover fluids, waste and debris from maintenance and servicing work according to environmental practices

0079.E3.O3Follow workplace biosecurity procedures

0079.E3.O4Complete records and documentation according to workplace procedures

0079.E3.O5Report work activities, and faulty and unserviceable tools, equipment and PPE to supervisor or farm owner

E4Implement grazing strategies

0079.E4.O1Contribute to an integrated pest management program using livestock to conduct stubble and fallow weed control

0079.E4.O2Implement appropriate grazing program to maintain pasture and crop production for grazing

0079.E4.O3Respond to changes in quantity and quality of available pasture and crop with appropriate grazing management