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Handle, package and store commercial quantities of seed

Handle, package and store commercial quantities of seed

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCSPO307
State Code
BAM34
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
27/06/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/01/2017
Field of Education
050301 - Horticulture
Original Release Date
12/01/2017
Nominal Hours
70
Description
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.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
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
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
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
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
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D7208 AHCSPO307A Handle, package and store commercial quantities of seed Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODU22 AHCSPO311 Handle, package and store commercial quantities of seed Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BCX0 AHC32116 Certificate III in Commercial Seed Processing Qualification