Unit of competency
Modification History
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Release |
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1 |
AHCv1.0 |
Initial release |
Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to store and handle processed seed and all methods of transfer of the product from grading to packaging and storage. 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.
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 packaging and labelling machinery and equipment for use |
1.1 Select and prepare seed transferring, storing, packaging and labelling 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 Check information for labelling against work orders and job descriptions 1.4 Report machine performance, efficiency and irregularities 1.5 Recognise work health and safety hazards in the workplace and assess and minimise risks |
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2. Operate seed transferring, storing, packaging and labelling 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 transferring, storing, packaging and labelling machinery and equipment operation |
3.1 Complete shut-down procedures to manufacturer's specifications and enterprise requirements 3.2 Complete and maintain seed transferring, storing, packaging and labelling machinery and equipment operational records 3.3 Report malfunctions, faults and observation of irregular performance of seed transferring, storing, packaging and labelling and equipment 3.4 Clean, secure and store machinery and equipment |
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4. Move and store packaged seed |
4.1 Handle and load packaged seed onto pallets ready for moving and storage 4.2 Store and retrieve packaged seed |
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 AHCSPO307A Handle, package and store commercial quantities of seed.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72
