AHCAGB517 — Develop and manage a plan for sustainable production

1 Develop goals and objectives to improve biodiversity, recycling and sustainability

• 1.1Establish long-term direction and purpose of the business by identifying and analysing the values, expectations and personal goals of the people involved
• 1.2Identify business and personal strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats and strategies to address them
• 1.3Investigate sources of information and support for improved practices
• 1.4Estimate timelines for, and costs for improved practices

2 Audit the existing and natural resources on the property

• 2.1Draw a property map to include land classes using classification terminology, fences and water systems, natural property features and infrastructure
• 2.2Conduct a risk assessment of previous land use and an inventory of chemicals applied or evidence of application on the site
• 2.3Identify areas at risk of soil degradation and develop strategies to protect the area
• 2.4Develop and implement strategies to improve the health and the regeneration of remnant vegetation to support a diversity of living systems
• 2.5Assess potential problem pests and weeds and use strategies to implement an eradication program

3 Develop and implement grazing and cropping strategies to improve sustainable outcomes

• 3.1Use soil test results to make recommendations for soil improvement with appropriate organic fertilisers and soil conditioners to ensure a mineral-balanced and healthy soil
• 3.2Develop and implement an annual grazing program and strategies to optimise pasture growth and animal production
• 3.3Develop and implement a strategy for the recycling of farm waste and effluent
• 3.4Assess soil biological activity and apply suitable preparations and grazing strategies to improve the soil biota and soil organic matter
• 3.5Identify suitability of mulching and composting systems
• 3.6Design and implement a plan using crop rotations to optimise soil fertility
• 3.7Research the principles and application of biodynamic preparations

4 Manage livestock health and welfare for improved, sustainable production

• 4.1Plan strategies to preserve livestock health including allowable treatments and grazing management in the short term and genetic improvement in the long term
• 4.2Maintain livestock records to identify treated animals, including a record of all treatments including homeopathic remedies
• 4.3Sustain the animal enterprise with pasture and suitable fodder and maintain consumption records to meet certification protocols

5 Manage customer feedback and satisfaction

• 5.1Develop procedures to obtain, analyse and respond to customer feedback on farm product quality and integrity
• 5.2Implement procedures mange customer feedback and satisfaction with sustainable product quality and integrity

What does an assessment tool for AHCAGB517 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for AHCAGB517 needs to address all 37 unit components: 5 elements with 21 performance criteria, 4 performance evidence requirements, 9 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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