Seed Production Worker

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Areas Of Interest:   Crops, Fruit & Vegetables Farming
Certificate Level:  Certificate III
Certificate Name:  Certificate III in Seed Production
Certificate Description:  Seed Production Workers are employed by commercial seed production properties that grow crops within strict certification guidelines. They work with and support others to improve processes and meet high standards for safety, seed quality, cost, and supply reliability. Work covers establishing, maintaining and harvesting seed crops.
Code:  AHC33416
Work Type:  Nature & Recreation Practical & Manual

Skills & Knowledge you will learn

Undertake preparation of land for seed crops
Establish seed crops
Maintain seed crops
Harvest seed crops
Apply environmentally sustainable work practices
Contribute to work health and safety processes
Carry out emergency disease or plant pest control procedures at infected premises
Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases
Transport, handle and store chemicals
Implement property improvement, construction and repair
Implement an irrigation schedule
Operate tractors
Perform machinery maintenance
Operate broadacre and row crop harvest machinery and equipment
Control plant pests, diseases and disorders
Implement pest management strategies