AHCBAC316 — Maintain agricultural crops
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What an assessment for AHCBAC316 must cover
50 assessable components: 3 elements (16 performance criteria), 9 performance evidence and 23 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 2 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.
Elements & performance criteria
1 Monitor & assess agricultural crop condition, growth and requirements
- 1.1Monitor crop health and record observations according to crop production plan
- 1.2Report deviation from expected growth and vigour to supervisor
- 1.3Identify, monitor and report weeds, pests and diseases
- 1.4Measure soil moisture and determine soil water requirements according to workplace procedures
- 1.5Report observations of crop ripening to supervisor to determine the timing of harvest
2 Undertake crop health operations
- 2.1Identify work health and safety procedures and hazards, assess risk and implement controls according to workplace policies
- 2.2Select, check use and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE)
- 2.3Select and use appropriate machinery, equipment or technology according to manufacturer specifications
- 2.4Apply specialist treatments at each growth stage according to label instructions and advice
- 2.5Conduct chipping or spot spraying of declared weed infestation where specified in crop management plan
- 2.6Assess, record and report crop growth stages, crop harvest indicators and milestones according to workplace procedures
- 2.7Assess soil moisture and implement procedures to mitigate water stress according to crop production plan
3 Complete cleaning and hygiene operations
- 3.1Clean equipment according to hygiene and biosecurity procedures
- 3.2Check and maintain machinery, equipment or technology performance according to workplace procedures and manufacturer specifications
- 3.3Dispose of waste according to workplace procedures and environmental polices
- 3.4Maintain records and documentation according to workplace procedures
Performance evidence
- detected differences and variations in crop growth and reported outcomes to supervisor
- monitored pests and diseases
- assessed crop maturity
- applied treatments and fertilizers according to crop production plan
- measured soil moisture and assessed crop water requirements
- maintained records and documentation
- checked and maintained machinery, equipment or technology
- followed workplace health and safety procedures, including use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
- followed biosecurity and environmental procedures and policies
Knowledge evidence
- legislative requirements, manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures/instructions
- potential hazards associated with the operation of basic tools and equipment
- general machine maintenance procedures
- machinery operating principles and safe operating methods
- environmental impacts associated with the operation of machinery and equipment
- self-drive, auto steer, global navigation satellite systems (GNSS) and laser technologies
- digital and remote sensors
- remote piloted systems
- controlled traffic farming (CTF) principles and impacts
- variable rate technology (VRT)
- soil moisture testing, assessment and crop water requirements, including types and application of irrigation systems used in broadacre farming
- workplace recording and reporting procedures
- symptoms of crop lacking health and vigour
- signs of pest and disease infestation
- moisture stress
- nutrient deficiencies
- hygiene and biosecurity requirements for agricultural crops and equipment
- integrated pest and weed management techniques
- pesticide policies and procedures
- legislative requirements
- broadacre farm hazards, risks and controls
- power lines and elevated equipment safety
- farm fire safety for dried crops, stubble and accumulation in equipment
Foundation skills
- Reading: Interpret plans and procedures for maintaining crops
- Numeracy: Calculate rates of application of seed, treatments and fertilisers, and calibrate equipment and machinery to deliver specified rates Calculate soil moisture and crop water demand
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Questions about assessing AHCBAC316
What does an assessment tool for AHCBAC316 need to cover?
To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for AHCBAC316 needs to address all 50 unit components: 3 elements with 16 performance criteria, 9 performance evidence requirements, 23 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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