AHCBAC303 Prepare to receive grains and seeds

Release: 1

AHCBAC303 Prepare to receive grains and seeds

Modification History

Release	TP Version	Comment
1	AHCv1.0	Initial release

Application

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare to test grains and seeds at receival facilities.

All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, work health and safety and biosecurity legislation and codes.

This unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and take responsibility for own work including limited responsibility for the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection and use of available resources and complete routine activities.

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

Broad acre cropping (BAC)

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. Prepare to work	1.1 Identify and report on work health and safety hazards and risks in grain handling to supervisor 1.2 Select and use appropriate personal protective equipment 1.3 Follow enterprise work health and safety policies
2. Maintain hygiene in receival storage facilities	2.1 Clean and inspect receival and storage areas 2.2 Ensure receival area is free from potential contaminants 2.3 Inspect facilities and identify and report items that require maintenance or repair
3. Prepare testing equipment for use	3.1 Assemble testing equipment manufacturers instructions 3.2 Check equipment calibration and arrange for recalibration if required 3.3 Inspect testing equipment and identify and report items requiring maintenance or repair 3.4 Clean testing equipment and ensure it is free from residue
4. Prepare to provide service to growers or suppliers	4.1 Collate all documentation and information including conflict and dispute resolution procedures 4.2 Record information on receival and store all documents and data appropriately
5. Prepare for storage of grains and seed	5.1 Confirm arrangements for appropriate segregation of grain and seed 5.2 Confirm site transfer arrangements 5.3 Inspect conveying equipment and identify and report any items requiring maintenance or repair 5.4 Apply enterprise biosecurity policies as required

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 AHCBAC303A Prepare to receive grains/seeds.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72