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AGR/ N0207 Prepare land for Sugarcane cultivation 2. AGR/ N0208 Prepare and plant setts 3. AGR/ N0108 Macro and micro nutrient management for field crops 4. AGR/N0109 Curb weed in field crops 5. AGR/N0110 Integrated pest and disease management in field crops Applicable National Occupational 6. AGR/N0111 Irrigation management for field crops Standards (NOS) 7. AGR/ N0209 Manage harvest and post harvest in Sugarcane cultivation 8. AGR/ N0210 Manage ratoon in Sugarcane cultivation 9. AGR/ N9901 Basic farm management 10. AGR/N9902 Assimilating market information 11. AGR/N9903 Maintain Health and safety at the workplace Optional: Not applicable Performance Criteria As described in the relevant OS units 2 AGR/N0207 Prepare land for Sugarcane cultivation Overview This OS unit is about carrying out land preparation for sugarcane planting. 3 AGR/N0207 Prepare land for Sugarcane cultivation Unit Code AGR /N0207 Unit Title Prepare land for Sugarcane cultivation (Task) Description This OS unit is for preparing the land for sugarcane cultivation Scope This unit/ task covers the following: Prepare the field for sugarcane cultivation Application of manures Performance Criteria(PC) w.r.t. the Scope Element Performance Criteria Preparing the To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to: Occupational Standard Occupational field for PC1. plough the field to bring soil to fine tilth sugarcane PC2. level the field for ease of irrigation cultivation PC3. form ridges and furrows at appropriate depth and distance PC4. form drainage channels at appropriate depths and intervals National National Application of To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to: manures PC5. apply compost or filter press in appropriate quantities and at the right locations in the prepared fields PC6. prepare past crop residues in the correct proportions PC7. apply past crop residues at right quantities and levels PC8. maintain the past crop residues for the correct duration PC9. maintain the soil pH in appropriate level Knowledge and Understanding (K) A. Land The individual on the job needs to understand: preparation KA1. various machines that prepare the soil for sugarcane cultivation KA2. importance of land leveling as per different methods of irrigation KA3. various methods of land preparation and their influence on the soil tilth KA4. the depths and distances to be considered while forming the ridges and furrows B. Manure The individual on the job needs to know and understand: application KB1. advantages of the application of manures and past crop residues KB2. preparation of past crop residues KB3. application techniques of the manures and past crop residues KB4. soil pH values and their implications on soil chemistry Skills (S) A. Core Skills/ Reading and writing skills Generic The individual on the job needs to know and understand: Skills SA1. the latest land preparation techniques for sugarcane by accessing various mass media SA2. the latest knowledge by reading brochures, pamphlets, and product information sheets SA3. read relevant newspapers/booklets or utilize electronic media including internet by browsing sugarcane specific websites such as caneinfo SA4. document the effects of various manures and their properties B. Professional Using tools and machines 4 AGR/N0207 Prepare land for Sugarcane cultivation Skills The individual on the job needs to know and understand: SB1. how to operate/use land preparation equipment like ploughs, cultivators, tractors and power tillers Interpersonal skills The individual on the job needs to know and understand: SB2. how to interact with co-workers in order to coordinate work processes during land preparation SB3. how to interact with extension workers to update on latest techniques of land preparation Reflective thinking The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand: SB4. ways to improve work processes by right application of crop residues SB5. techniques to increase the quality of land prepared Decision making The individual on the job needs to know and understand: SB6. how to report potential areas of disruptions to work process to extension workers SB7. quantity of manure and other chemicals to apply to prepared field 5 AGR/N0207 Prepare land for Sugarcane cultivation NOS Version Control NOS Code AGR/N0207 Credits(NVEQF/NVQF/NSQF) TBD Version number 1.0 [OPTIONAL] Industry Agriculture and Allied Drafted on 06/03/14 Agriculture crop Industry Sub-sector Last reviewed on 24/03/14 production Next review date 24/09/14 6 AGR/N0208 Prepare sett and plant -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Overview This OS unit is about preparation, treatment and planting