AHCBAC309 — Undertake preparation of land for agricultural crop production

1 Determine requirements for land preparation

• 1.1Confirm work requirements from crop production plan with supervisor
• 1.2Confirm method of land preparation and order of work from crop production plan
• 1.3Identify work health and safety hazards, assess risk and implement controls according to workplace health and safety procedures
• 1.4Select, check, use and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE)

2 Prepare for land preparation

• 2.1Select vehicles, equipment, machinery or technology required for land preparation according to crop production plan
• 2.2Inspect vehicles, equipment and machinery for operational use and report faults to supervisor
• 2.3Clean vehicles, equipment and machinery according to workplace biosecurity and hygiene procedures
• 2.4Check and calibrate equipment and machinery according operator instructions and crop production plan specifications
• 2.5Record maintenance and servicing activity according to workplace record keeping procedures

3 Implement land preparation activities

• 3.1Verify timelines, resources and quality standards specified in crop production plan
• 3.2Clear land of unwanted debris and waste according to crop production plan, biosecurity and environmental procedures
• 3.3Implement weed and pest control measures specified in crop production plan
• 3.4Apply fertilisers, ameliorants, or pre-planting treatments according to crop production plan
• 3.5Identify and respond to potential implications of land preparations on environment according to workplace environmental procedures
• 3.6Operate vehicles and equipment efficiently and safely according to operator instructions and crop production plan specifications
• 3.7Monitor vehicle and equipment performance and adjust for discrepancies

4 Complete land preparation operations

• 4.1Clean and store vehicles, equipment and machinery according to workplace biosecurity and hygiene procedures
• 4.2Dispose of waste according to workplace environmental procedures
• 4.3Maintain records and documentation according to workplace procedures

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