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Transport farm produce or bulk materials

Transport farm produce or bulk materials

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCLSK361
State Code
OFF20
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
11/02/2025
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
11/08/2025
Field of Education
089901 - Purchasing, Warehousing And Distribution
Original Release Date
11/08/2025
Nominal Hours
45
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to transport farm produce or bulk materials. This unit does not apply to livestock transport.The unit applies to individuals who transport farm produce or bulk materials under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and safety regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace, and sustainability and biosecurity practices.Relevant vehicles licences are required when farm produce or bulk materials are transported on public roads.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Organise for the transport of farm produce
  • 1.1 Receive, interpret and clarify briefing, hand-over details, authorisation and clearances
  • 1.2 Confirm the transportation schedule and organise equipment and personnel
  • 1.3 Adhere to transport schedule and regulatory requirements relevant to farm produce being transported
  • 1.4 Identify hazards and risks, and implement safe working practices to manage risks
  • 1.5 Select, fit, use and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE) applicable to the task
  • 1.6 Conduct truck and equipment routine pre-operational checks
  • 1.7 Identify site environmental and biosecurity implications associated with transport of farm produce and undertake activities to minimise impact
2. Load, transport and unload farm produce
  • 2.1 Carry out pre-start, start-up, park and shutdown procedures for truck and equipment
  • 2.2 Determine load configuration to prevent damage to equipment or loss of load
  • 2.3 Load and secure farm produce
  • 2.4 Transport farm produce
  • 2.5 Follow approved transport routes and speed limits
  • 2.6 Unload farm produce or bulk materials
  • 2.7 Coordinate transport of farm produce with harvesting machinery, if required
  • 2.8 Complete transport of farm produce to plan and within the operating capacity of the equipment
  • 2.9 Dispatch produce and retain documentation, including weigh bills
3. Protect farm produce quality and integrity
  • 3.1 Maintain hygiene of all surfaces in contact with farm produce
  • 3.2 Protect farm produce from loss, contamination, moisture and pests during transport
  • 3.3 Store farm produce according to workplace procedures
  • 3.4 Clean and maintain storage and holding areas, keeping potentially hazardous substances at a safe distance
  • 3.5 Monitor the transport environment using temperature data loggers according to workplace procedures
  • 3.6 Check quality of farm produce at unloading
  • 3.7 Monitor batches of farm produce for isolation and product integrity according to workplace procedures
4. Complete transportation operations
  • 4.1 Park truck and equipment and conduct shutdown procedures according to workplace practices
  • 4.2 Perform routine operational servicing and minor maintenance
  • 4.3 Identify and report malfunctions, faults, irregular performance or damage according to workplace procedures
  • 4.4 Clean and sterilise all surfaces of truck and equipment in contact with farm produce
  • 4.5 Remove and store keys in the required location
  • 4.6 Maintain truck and equipment records in required format
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