Unit of competency
Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 2 |
This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 3.0. |
Release 1 |
This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 1.0. |
Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to operate machinery and equipment required for row crop planting and seeding in agriculture and horticulture sectors.
The unit applies to individuals who operate row crop planting and seeding machinery and equipment under broad direction, and take responsibility for their own work.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Pre-requisite Unit
Nil
Unit Sector
Machinery operation and maintenance (MOM)
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements |
Performance Criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Prepare row crop planting and seeding machinery for use |
1.1 Confirm activity to be undertaken, including identifying potential hazards and risks and implementing safe working practices to manage risks 1.2 Source and interpret relevant planting and seeding machinery and equipment operation and maintenance manual and manufacturer instructions 1.3 Select and maintain personal protective equipment according to workplace safety requirements 1.4 Fit and use personal protective equipment according to job requirements and applicable to task to be undertaken 1.5 Conduct planting and seeding machinery and equipment routine pre-operational checks 1.6 Document damaged or worn components and organise for replacement according to workplace procedures 1.7 Attach ancillary equipment and check for correct operation |
2. Operate row crop planting and seeding machinery and equipment |
2.1 Carry out machinery pre-start, and start up procedures according to workplace practices 2.2 Operate planting and seeding machinery in a safe, controlled and efficient manner and monitor for performance and efficiency 2.3 Operate planting and seeding machinery according to operation and maintenance manual, manufacturer specifications, task requirements and conditions 2.4 Identify environmental and biosecurity implications associated with row crop planting and seeding machinery usage and undertake activities to minimise impact 2.5 Continually monitor hazards and risks, and ensure safety of self, other personnel and equipment |
3. Complete work |
3.1 Conduct shut down procedures for row crop planting and seeding machinery and equipment according to workplace requirements and manufacturers' specifications 3.2 Perform routine operational servicing and minor maintenance 3.3 Identify and report malfunctions, faults, irregular performance or damage according to workplace procedures 3.4 Clean, store and secure planting and seeding machinery and equipment 3.5 Maintain planting and seeding machinery use records in required format |
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential for performance in this unit of competency but are not explicit in the performance criteria.
Skill |
Description |
Reading |
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Writing |
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Oral communication |
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Numeracy |
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Navigate the world of work |
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Range of Conditions
This section specifies different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.
Pre-operational checks must include: |
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Biosecurity implications must include: |
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Unit Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
AHCMOM312 Operate row crop planting and seeding machinery and equipment |
AHCMOM312 Operate row crop planting and seeding machinery and equipment |
Minor changes to performance criteria, foundation skills and range of conditions |
Equivalent unit |
Links
Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides are available at VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72