AHCBAC413 — Plan and implement agricultural crop maintenance

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What an assessment for AHCBAC413 must cover

44 assessable components: 4 elements (19 performance criteria), 13 performance evidence and 10 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 Determine condition of agricultural crops

1.1Measure and assess soil moisture and calculate soil water percentage
1.2Calculate water requirements from soil analysis data, standing crop, and forecasted weather conditions
1.3Assess nutrient requirements and availability for crops and identify deficiencies
1.4Communicate with industry, suppliers and work team to identify factors affecting crop growth and crop load potential
1.5Identify health and safety hazards, assess risk and develop and implement controls procedures

2 Determine pest control

2.1Assess evidence of pests and disease and determine control measures
2.2Locate and identify areas of weed infestation for control or eradication
2.3Select control methods according to workplace management strategies
2.4Schedule suitable control methods according to crop production plan
2.5Maintain records on infestations and treatments used

3 Manage crop health

3.1Monitor crop to maintain water and nutritional requirements for optimal production
3.2Implement sustainable land management practices
3.3Monitor weed and pest levels according to crop production plan
3.4Assess, document and analyse benefits from soil and plant inputs and treatments
3.5Monitor and document cropping programs
3.6Document and record data for continual analysis and effective crop management

4 Review agricultural crop maintenance program

4.1Collate records of crop maintenance
4.2Reconcile planned crop maintenance outcomes against targets
4.3Review and document changes to crop maintenance program, including the role of technology in improving efficiencies for future implementation

Performance evidence

reviewed and assessed historical data to input into crop maintenance plan, including: soil health, moisture and nutrition; weather conditions; crop growth and load potential; proximity and history of previous crops
identified likely threats to crop from pests, weeds and diseases, including recognised damage to crop caused by weeds, pests or diseases
recognised poor growth and lack of vigour in crop caused by nutrient deficiency
assessed crop needs, monitored crop and recorded results
planned and implemented control strategies for the following: nutrient deficiencies; disease outbreaks; pest and weed infestations
measured soil moisture and estimated water needs
applied pesticides or nutrient treatments
communicated with industry, suppliers and work team
planned and monitored crop water requirements, including: measure soil moisture and interpreted data; determined water requirements from survey advice and weather forecasts; monitored and assessed maturity of crop; determined time of harvest with specialist advice
considered the role of technology in improving efficiencies
identified hazards, assessed risks and implemented controls
documented relevant crop management data
implemented workplace environmental practices

Knowledge evidence

crop growth stages and keys
crop growth requirements compared to soil nutrient status
soil moisture and management strategies for broadacre crops, including: working with natural rainfall and soil moisture; water storages and irrigation practices; measuring soil moisture and determining crop moisture requirements
fertiliser and soil ameliorant types and application times, methods and rates
factors leading to development of chemical resistance
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)
life-cycles of pest, diseases and weeds
pests, diseases and weeds control strategies, including: chemical; mechanical; biological; integrated pest and weed management techniques
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 safety
environmental protection legislation and codes of practice

Foundation skills

Reading: Interpret safety data sheets (SDSs), production plans and analysis results; Identify, collate and analyse historical records and documentation for previous crops to input into maintenance plan
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 and eliciting information from specialists and suppliers

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