AHCBAC410 — Plan and implement a pasture establishment program

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What an assessment for AHCBAC410 must cover

51 assessable components: 4 elements (20 performance criteria), 13 performance evidence and 14 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 Determine requirements for pasture establishment program

1.1Assess pasture site for current condition and suitability for replacement
1.2Identify pasture species and cultivars suitable to soil, climate, seasonal conditions and livestock goals
1.3Identify and select pasture establishment procedures consistent with site parameters
1.4Assess and program equipment and technologies to ensure most efficient performance of operations
1.5Determine post-planting care according to production needs, enterprise standards and site capabilities
1.6Identify and assess plant germination and nutrient requirements according to soil characteristics
1.7Identify, cost and confirm availability of materials and resources
1.8Identify health and safety hazards, assess risk and develop controls

2 Develop plan for pasture establishment program

2.1Collate identified production requirements for pasture establishment and prepare detailed plans
2.2Develop and document procedures for work team to follow
2.3Develop on-site planting procedures and schedules
2.4Develop post-planting procedures for pasture care
2.5Plan for contingencies and identify alternative strategies

3 Oversee implementation of pasture establishment program

3.1Communicate procedures to work team
3.2Monitor implementation of pasture establishment program
3.3Implement contingencies and alternate strategies as planned conditions change
3.4Record progress and outcomes of pasture establishment during implementation according to workplace procedures

4 Review pasture establishment program

4.1Collate records of implemented pasture establishment program
4.2Reconcile planned program outcomes against actual outcome
4.3Review and document changes to pasture establishment program for future implementation

Performance evidence

determined a pasture establishment program consistent with the following parameters: - seasonal conditions - site and soil characteristics - production plans - additional available resources and equipment
identified a suitable pasture species for the site and proposed land use and selected suitable species and cultivars
prepared and documented a pasture establishment program which must include: - tools, equipment and machinery or technology required for planting - post-planting treatments - identification of suppliers, contractors and other personnel - materials and consumables - procedures for work team to easily follow - soil moisture management
assessed site pasture for production potential
assessed site factors influencing production
identified threats to pasture establishment, including: - weeds - pests - diseases
developed strategies for weed, pest and disease control
determined resources and equipment for planting and post-planting care
prepared plans, procedures and schedules for pasture establishment
planned appropriate use of technology to improve efficiency
incorporated and implemented workplace health, safety, environmental and animal welfare policies in plans and procedures
implemented, monitored and recorded outcomes of pasture establishment program
reviewed and documented changes to pasture establishment program

Knowledge evidence

selection and use of pasture varieties, including: - characteristics - requirements - production potential
pasture establishment techniques of specific species and cultivars
advantages and disadvantages of a range of pasture establishment procedures
maintenance requirements and practices for specific pasture species and cultivars after initial establishment
livestock production systems and their integration with pasture production
planning process, including: - costing - scheduling of works - preparation and documentation of procedures
identification of pasture problems and threats, including: - weed species - vertebrate and invertebrate pests - diseases - soil conditions
integrated pest and weed management techniques
role of pasture in sustainable land use
soil moisture management strategies for pastures
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)
workplace health and safety, legislative requirements and enterprise policies and procedures, including: - safety in the workplace - chemical and hazardous substances - fire safety - personal protection
environmental impacts of pasture establishment
reviewing plans and programs, including: - monitoring implementation and importance of records - assessing programs in need of change - updating and changing programs and their related procedures

Foundation skills

Reading: Research and analyse documentation for pasture species to identify suitable species for a defined site and purpose
Writing: Develop and document plans and procedures for work team using clear and easily understood language 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 and confirm work team understanding
Numeracy: Use formulae and numerical information to calculate financial data and interpret basic statistical and analytical data Apply basic financial modelling skills to identify, analyse and evaluate budgetary information, time durations and resource allocations and scheduling

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