Unit of competency Outline
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22/07/2026 10:14 AM AWST
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Operate cane haulage vehicle
Operate cane haulage vehicle
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCBAC205A
AHCBAC205A
State Code
D6710
D6710
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/12/2011
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
22/12/2011
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit covers the process of preparing and operating a cane haulage vehicle in the sugar cane production industry and defines the standard required to: check haulage equipment prior to use; determine operating methods and load from farm maps and instructions; haul cane safely and efficiently; identify and report faults or breakdowns; conduct shutdown procedures; maintain records.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare cane haulage vehicle
- 1.1. Routine pre-operational checks of cane haulage vehicle are completed to manufacturer's specifications and enterprise requirements.
- 1.2. Cabin drill is carried out according to enterprise instructions and safety routines.
- 1.3. Potential and existing Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards in the workplace are recognised, risk assessed and minimised according to enterprise requirements.
- 1.4. Suitable personal protective equipment is selected, used and maintained according to OHS requirements.
2. Carry out cane haulage operations
- 2.1. Vehicle is operated in a safe, controlled and correct manner and monitored for performance and efficiency.
- 2.2. Cane is correctly selected, hauled and delivered efficiently, safely and co-operatively.
- 2.3. Risks to self, others and the environment are anticipated and minimisation strategies implemented accordingly.
- 2.4. Environmental implications associated with cane haulage are identified, assessed and reported to the supervisor.
3. Complete cane haulage operation
- 3.1. Shut-down procedures for cane haulage vehicle are completed to manufacturer's specifications and enterprise requirements.
- 3.2. Records are completed and maintained according to enterprise requirements.
- 3.3. Malfunctions, faults, irregular performance and damage to cane haulage vehicle are identified, detailed and reported according to enterprise requirements.
- 3.4. Cane haulage vehicle is cleaned, secured and stored according to OHS and enterprise requirements.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Cane haulage vehicles may include:
trucks
infield transporters
tractor-trailer combinations
other cane transporters.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Cane haulage vehicles may include:
trucks
infield transporters
tractor-trailer combinations
other cane transporters.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:
check haulage equipment prior to use
determine operating methods and load from farm maps and instructions
haul cane safely and efficiently
identify and report faults or breakdowns
conduct shutdown procedures
maintain records.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:
check haulage equipment prior to use
determine operating methods and load from farm maps and instructions
haul cane safely and efficiently
identify and report faults or breakdowns
conduct shutdown procedures
maintain records.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAS00 | AHCMOM214 | Operate cane haulage vehicle | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D451 | AHC20110 | Certificate II in Agriculture | Qualification |