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SEAL National Course Catalogue · MLVT / National Training Board

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Manage pastures for livestock production

KHU-AGR-0082

Australian Equivalent

AHCBAC411

Elements

Learning Outcomes

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to develop and implement a pasture management program for livestock production. It includes assessing the suitability of land for pasture and grazing. The unit applies to individuals who take responsibility for own work and for the quality of the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Elements & Learning Outcomes

E1Assess pasture and property for livestock production

0082.E1.O1Assess pasture types on property and seasonal production potential and limitations

0082.E1.O2Confirm or modify livestock production and workplace objectives to develop production targets achievable for pasture type

0082.E1.O3Assess grazing and rest period requirements of pasture type

0082.E1.O4Assess nutrient and soil biological requirements for pastures to determine fertiliser and amelioration program

E2Develop a pasture management program

0082.E2.O1Determine objectives and milestones for pasture production and in doing so, consider the role of technology in improving efficiencies

0082.E2.O2Determine water demand and availability for each soil type and pasture species

0082.E2.O3Identify and plan grazing and fodder conservation strategies

0082.E2.O4Determine infrastructure and resources required to support grazing management

0082.E2.O5Identify and account for budgetary constraints according to financial plan

0082.E2.O6Document pasture management program according to workplace procedures

E3Implement pasture management program

0082.E3.O1Identify health and safety hazards, assess risk and implement controls according to workplace procedures

0082.E3.O2Monitor pasture capacity according to planned use

0082.E3.O3Implement strategic grazing for weed control to maintain ground cover and soil condition

0082.E3.O4Determine and apply fertiliser and soil amelioration according to fertiliser and amelioration program

0082.E3.O5Monitor soil moisture and implement strategies to manage water requirement according to workplace conditions

0082.E3.O6Develop and implement procedures to minimise waste, soil degradation and environmental impact

E4Monitor pasture growth and fodder production

0082.E4.O1Determine longer term trends in weed, pest and disease incidence and implement changes to control measures

0082.E4.O2Monitor soil structure and erosion risk and consider changes to cultural practices, grazing management and drainage and use of technology to mitigate risk

0082.E4.O3Check and maintain water resources and drainage systems according to workplace conditions

0082.E4.O4Monitor grazing management to ensure sustainable pasture and optimal livestock production levels

0082.E4.O5Identify feed availability and manage according to workplace procedures

0082.E4.O6Monitor pasture maturity and conduct seed harvesting according to marketing and production targets

E5Review production level

0082.E5.O1Monitor pasture yields and assess against forecast production levels

0082.E5.O2Evaluate grazing programs for sustainability of land and pasture resource, and livestock profitability

0082.E5.O3Collect and maintain records of production according to workplace procedures