Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit covers the process of operating a gravity table to clean or process seed defines the standard required to: set up and prepare gravity table for use; operate a gravity table to process seed; complete and report on seed cleaning operations. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit relates to the operation of gravity tables to clean or process seed. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not Applicable
Pre-Requisites
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Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Not Applicable
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Set up and prepare gravity table for use |
1.1. A gravity table is and set up and prepared to job requirements and confirmed against work plan. 1.2. Routine pre-operational checks of the gravity table are completed to manufacturer's specifications and enterprise requirements. 1.3. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards in the workplace are recognised, risk assessed and minimised according to enterprise requirements. |
2. Operate a gravity table to process seed |
2.1. The gravity table is operated in a safe and controlled manner and monitored for performance and efficiency. 2.2. Risks to self, others and the environment are anticipated and minimisation strategies implemented accordingly. 2.3. Suitable personal protective clothing and equipment is selected, used, maintained and stored according to OHS requirements. 2.4. Environmental implications associated with machinery operation are identified, assessed and reported to the supervisor. |
3. Complete and report on seed cleaning operation |
3.1. Shut-down procedures for the gravity table are completed to manufacturers' specifications and enterprise requirements. 3.2. Operational records are completed and maintained according to enterprise requirements. 3.3. Malfunctions, faults, observation of irregular performance and damage to the gravity table are detailed and reported according to enterprise requirements. 3.4. The gravity table is cleaned according to OHS and enterprise requirements. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. |
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Overview of assessment |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
In order to confer competency, evidence must prove that the candidate is able to:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances. |
Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. |
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Gravity table operations may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Seed processing |
Co-requisite units
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Competency field
Competency field |