Cambodian Skills Delivery Model

SEAL National Course Catalogue · MLVT / National Training Board

Sector Frameworks

1,164

Qualifications

15,161

Competency Units

10,938

Elements

41,782

Learning Outcomes

2,822

Assessment Packages

Manage agricultural crop production

KHU-AGR-0088

Australian Equivalent

AHCBAC417

Elements

Learning Outcomes

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to determine crop requirements, implement a crop growing and maintenance program and harvest an agricultural crop. The unit applies to individuals who demonstrate deep knowledge in a specific technical area, take personal responsibility and exercise autonomy in undertaking complex work. They organise the work of self and others and analyse, design and communicate solutions to sometimes complex problems. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Elements & Learning Outcomes

E1Determine requirements for an agricultural crop establishment program

0088.E1.O1Select plant varieties best suited to soil, climate, seasonal conditions and marketing goals

0088.E1.O2Determine available soil moisture and water requirement for crop

0088.E1.O3Assess available water reserves and develop a water management plan for crop production

0088.E1.O4Determine crop nutrient requirements to achieve required yield according to environmental procedures

0088.E1.O5Determine fertiliser program from crop nutrient requirements

0088.E1.O6Assess technology to ensure most efficient performance of operations

0088.E1.O7Identify and maintain budgetary requirements

0088.E1.O8Develop a crop establishment program according to crop production plan

0088.E1.O9Identify health and safety hazards, assess risk and develop and implement controls procedures

E2Implement crop maintenance

0088.E2.O1Implement strategies to reduce or eradicate weed infestation

0088.E2.O2Apply fertilisers at rates specified in fertiliser program

0088.E2.O3Monitor soil moisture and implement water management plan to maintain crop

0088.E2.O4Determine and implement processes to minimise waste and soil degradation according to environmental management policies

E3Monitor an agricultural crop through to harvest

0088.E3.O1Determine trends in weed, pest and disease incidence, and implement control measures

0088.E3.O2Monitor soil structure and erosion and implement changes to production practices according to production plan

0088.E3.O3Check and maintain irrigation and drainage systems

0088.E3.O4Monitor crop maturity and undertake harvesting to meet marketing and production targets

E4Implement the harvest strategy

0088.E4.O1Apply pre-harvest pest control treatments conditional on weather according to harvesting plan and environmental procedures

0088.E4.O2Ensure required labour and equipment is ready and available at the scheduled place and time

0088.E4.O3Communicate crop harvest procedures and performance expectations to harvesting and transport operators

0088.E4.O4Implement crop harvest order and procedures as scheduled in harvesting plan

0088.E4.O5Monitor harvesting operations and implement contingencies for weather, contracting and equipment maintenance

E5Record production

0088.E5.O1Maintain records of crop production according to workplace procedures

0088.E5.O2Store records according to workplace requirements