AHCBAC412 — Supervise agricultural crop establishment

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What an assessment for AHCBAC412 must cover

85 assessable components: 4 elements (24 performance criteria), 24 performance evidence and 33 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 4 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 Source and assess information for input to crop establishment program

1.1Obtain and review crop production plan and related documentation
1.2Assess competing demands on human and physical resources affecting crop establishment
1.3Assess the role of technology in improving efficiencies
1.4Determine specific target area, or paddock, for crop from crop production plan
1.5Review historical records of target area for potential impact on crop establishment program
1.6Access and evaluate soil test and results to determine soil treatments for crop
1.7Assess and account for rubbish levels and crop growing conditions

2 Prepare crop establishment program

2.1Identify the crop and method of establishment from crop production plan
2.2Assess and calculate the resources required for crop establishment operations
2.3Set target dates and sequencing for crop establishment according to crop production plan
2.4Select and organise treatments according to crop production plan
2.5Identify health and safety hazards, assess risk and develop controls procedures
2.6Identify and obtain approvals for planting operations from key stakeholders
2.7Document measurable performance indicators, specifications and targets, for crop establishment according to workplace and industry standards

3 Determine scheduling and key responsibilities

3.1Determine planting schedule from identified target dates and sequencing
3.2Determine work team responsibilities for specific tasks and actions
3.3Develop record keeping and reporting procedures for crop establishment key performance indicators
3.4Document crop establishment program according to workplace procedures

4 Monitor and adjust the crop establishment program

4.1Communicate work procedures and performance outcomes to work team and contractors
4.2Monitor implementation of crop establishment against key performance indicators
4.3Monitor work team performance against health, safety and environmental procedures
4.4Monitor compliance with record keeping and reporting procedures
4.5Review and reconcile crop establishment records and reports against key performance indicators
4.6Implement corrective action for non-compliance with key performance indicators

Performance evidence

identified hazards, assessed risks and documented controls and monitored team adherence to safety procedures
identified resources required for establishing a crop
reviewed historical records for paddock, including:
previous crop species grown
crop rotation
weed, pest and disease impacts
identified the seasonal conditions affecting crop establishment
documented crop establishment program which must include:
pre-planting and post planting tillage method/s
planting method
timelines and schedules
key work team and contractor responsibilities
recognised crop establishment performance issues, including:
poor growth and lack of vigour
nutrient deficiencies
incorrect planting depth
pest, weed and disease control for pre or post planting
identified and established record keeping processes which must include:
type of records to maintain
format of record
frequency records to be kept
details of reporting responsibilities
assessed the role of technology in improving efficiencies
supervised work team and crop establishment against key performance indicator and implemented corrective action

Knowledge evidence

equipment required for a range of crop establishment methods, including:
tillage, no-till and minimum till techniques and consequences
pre-planting pest and weed control
primary soil preparation including deep and sub soil
secondary tillage
seasonal influences
seeding and/or planting preparation for crop species
machinery and equipment required and its performance, including:
servicing and maintenance requirements
safe operation
impact on planting site
principles of precision agriculture and the role of technology in improving efficiencies, including:
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)
environmental controls and codes of practice applicable to crop and paddock
legislation, codes of practice and workplace procedures for work health and safety and environmental management
crop and seed standards and certification requirements
management practices and processes to minimise environmental impacts, including:
noise
soil degradation
debris from planting operations
chemical use and environmental impact
integrated pest and weed management techniques
rubbish removal
workplace health and safety, legislative requirements and workplace policies and procedures, including:
safety in the workplace
chemical and hazardous substances
fire safety
personal protection
power lines and elevated equipment

Foundation skills

Reading: Identify, collate and analyse documentation for crop and its establishment for a defined site and purpose
Writing: Develop and document plans and procedures for work team using clear and easily understood language in order to convey explicit information, requirements, recommendations and performance targets
Oral Communication: Use collaborative and inclusive language and techniques including active listening, questioning and reading of verbal and non-verbal signals to convey and clarify procedural information, confirm work team understanding and compliance with specified procedures
Numeracy: Use formula and numerical information to determine timing of crop and establish work schedules

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What does an assessment tool for AHCBAC412 need to cover?

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