NZQA registered unit standard
Title
Sow seed for crops
Level
4
19569 version 3
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Credits
20
Purpose
People credited with this unit standard are able to: clarify job
instructions; select and prepare equipment and machinery for
sowing crops; carry out field preparation; sow seed for crops;
and carry out post-operational procedures.
Classification
Rural Contracting > Agricultural Contracting
Available grade
Achieved
Entry information
Critical health and
safety prerequisites
Unit 6273, Demonstrate knowledge of crop production for rural
contracting work; or demonstrate equivalent knowledge and
skills.
Explanatory notes
1
The following legislation and requirements apply to this unit standard:
Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992;
Manufacturer’s instructions.
Other requirements applicable to this unit standard may include but are not limited to:
Managing health and safety – A guide for farmers (Wellington: Worksafe, 2014)
Safe use of tractors on farms (Wellington: Worksafe, 2014); and
Approved Code of Practice for Operator Protective Structures on Self-Propelled
Mobile Mechanical Plant (Wellington: Department of Labour, 1999); and
Approved Code of Practice for the Management of Noise in the Workplace
(Wellington: Department of Labour, 2002); all available from
http://www.business.govt.nz/worksafe/;
NZS 8409:2004 Management of Agrichemicals, available from
http://www.standards.co.nz.
Any legislation or other requirement superseding any of the above will apply, pending
review of this unit standard.
2
Assessment against this unit standard must be based on evidence from a workplace
context.
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3
This unit standard is relevant to all types of seed drill. Types may include - direct drill
(zero tillage), conventional drill (cultivated ground), precision drill (zero tillage and
cultivated ground); evidence of at least one is required.
4
Personal protective equipment, appropriate to job requirements, is to be selected and
used in accordance with company requirements and manufacturer’s instructions.
5
Definitions
Company requirements refer to all policies, procedures, and methodologies the
candidate’s organisation has in place including but not limited to those relating to
health, safety, environment, quality, and operations.
Job instructions are those given to the operator prior to undertaking a job. They may
include site safety instructions, contract specifications, and written memos.
Manufacturer’s instructions may include specifications, installation, handling, use, and
maintenance instructions and safety data sheets.
Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Clarify job instructions.
Evidence requirements
1.1
Job instructions are clarified in accordance with company requirements.
Outcome 2
Select and prepare equipment and machinery for sowing crops.
Evidence requirements
2.1
Tractor and drill chosen are appropriate for the crop to be sown and the
anticipated surface and soil conditions.
2.2
Equipment and machinery are checked and are fit for purpose; and, if required,
corrective action is taken in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions and
company requirements.
Outcome 3
Carry out field preparation.
Evidence requirements
3.1
Work pattern is determined to produce systematic and efficient seed application
over the targeted area and takes into account potential hazards.
3.2
Ground conditions are assessed for suitability for sowing crop.
3.3
Equipment and machinery adjustments made are appropriate for the work to be
carried out.
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Outcome 4
Sow seed for crops.
Evidence requirements
4.1
Seed is sown at the predetermined rate or spacing and depth with minimum
overlap and no unsown areas.
4.2
As applicable, fertiliser is applied at the predetermined rate and depth with no
overlap and no unfertilised areas.
4.3
Tractor and drill are monitored during use, and required adjustments are made
in accordance with company requirements and job requirements.
Outcome 5
Carry out post-operational procedures.
Evidence requirements
5.1
Equipment is cleaned and lubricated, and any damage or faults are repaired,
replaced or reported in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions and
company requirements.
5.2
Equipment and machinery are shut down and stored in accordance with
company requirements.
5.3
Documentation for the operation is completed in accordance with company and
client requirements, and is stored in accordance with company requirements.
Planned review date
31 December 2020
Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process
Version Date
Last Date for Assessment
Registration
1
31 October 2002
31 December 2014
Review
2
25 June 2007
31 December 2016
Review
3
16 July 2015
N/A
Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR) reference
0101
This CMR can be accessed at http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/framework/search/index.do.
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Please note
Providers must be granted consent to assess against standards (accredited) by NZQA,
before they can report credits from assessment against unit standards or deliver courses
of study leading to that assessment.
Industry Training Organisations must be granted consent to assess against standards by
NZQA before they can register credits from assessment against unit standards.
Providers and Industry Training Organisations, which have been granted consent and
which are assessing against unit standards must engage with the moderation system that
applies to those standards.
Requirements for consent to assess and an outline of the moderation system that applies
to this standard are outlined in the Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMRs). The
CMR also includes useful information about special requirements for organisations wishing
to develop education and training programmes, such as minimum qualifications for tutors
and assessors, and special resource requirements.
Comments on this unit standard
Please contact Infrastructure ITO at qualifications@connexis.org.nz if you wish to suggest
changes to the content of this unit standard.
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