Unit of competency
Modification History
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Release |
TP Version |
Comment |
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1 |
AHCv1.0 |
Initial release |
Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to apply a range of treatments or modifications to seed using seed treatment machinery and equipment such as coating machinery and chemical treatment machinery. Workers operate with some judgement. Work would normally be carried out under minimal supervision within enterprise requirements and procedures.
It applies to individuals who take responsibility for 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
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Element |
Performance criteria |
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Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
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1. Select and prepare seed treatment machinery and equipment for use |
1.1 Select and prepare machinery and equipment 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 |
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2. Operate seed treatment machinery and equipment |
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 |
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3. Complete and report on seed treatment machinery and equipment operation |
3.1 Complete shut-down procedures to manufacturer's specifications and enterprise requirements 3.2 Complete and maintain seed treatment machinery and equipment operational records 3.3 Report malfunctions, faults and observation of irregular performance of seed treatment machinery and equipment 3.4 Clean, secure and store seed treatment machinery and equipment |
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 AHCSPO305A Operate seed treatment machinery.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72
