Unit of competency
Modification History
Release |
TP Version |
Comment |
1 |
AHCv1.0 |
Initial release |
Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to operate a gravity table to clean or process seed. It applies to the operation of gravity tables for cleaning or processing commercial quantities of seed. Workers operate with some judgement and discretion and work would normally be carried out under minimal supervision within enterprise requirements and procedures.
It applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources. All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Pre-requisite Unit
Nil.
Unit Sector
Seed processing (SPO)
Elements and Performance Criteria
Element |
Performance criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Set up and prepare gravity table for use |
1.1 Prepare a gravity table to job requirements and confirm against work plan 1.2 Complete routine pre-operational checks of the machine to manufacturer's specifications and enterprise requirements 1.3 Recognise work health and safety hazards in the workplace and assess and minimise risks |
2. Operate a gravity table to process seed |
2.1 Operate machinery and equipment in a safe and controlled manner and monitor for performance and efficiency 2.2 Anticipate risks to self, others and the environment and implement minimisation strategies accordingly 2.3 Select, use, maintain and store suitable personal protective equipment (PPE) 2.4 Report environmental implications associated with machinery operation |
3. Complete and report on gravity table operation |
3.1 Complete shut-down procedures to manufacturer's specifications and enterprise requirements 3.2 Complete and maintain operational records 3.3 Report malfunctions, faults and observation of irregular performance of gravity table 3.4 Disassemble gravity table after operations 3.5 Clean gravity table and associated components |
Foundation Skills
Foundation Skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Range of Conditions
Unit Mapping Information
This unit is equivalent to AHCSPO303A Operate a gravity table.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72