Unit of competency Outline

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Operate seed treatment machinery

Operate seed treatment machinery

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCSPO305A
State Code
D7206
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/06/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
14/02/2014
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
14/02/2014
Nominal Hours
70
Description
This unit covers the process of applying a range of treatments or modifications to seed and defines the standard required to: set up and prepare seed treatment machinery for use; operate seed treatment machinery; complete and report on seed treatment machinery and equipment operation.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Select and prepare seed treatment machinery and equipment for use
  • 1.1. Seed treatment machinery and equipment is selected and prepared to job requirements and confirmed against work plan.
  • 1.2. Routine pre-operational checks of seed treatment machinery and equipment are completed to manufacturers' specifications and enterprise requirements.
  • 1.3. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards in the workplace are recognised, risk assessed and minimised according to enterprise requirements.
2. Operate seed treatment machinery and equipment
  • 2.1. Seed treatment machinery and equipment is operated in a safe and controlled manner and monitored for performance and efficiency.
  • 2.2. Risks to self, others and the environment are anticipated and minimisation strategies implemented accordingly.
  • 2.3. Suitable personal protective clothing and equipment is selected, used, maintained and stored according to OHS requirements.
  • 2.4. Environmental implications associated with seed treatment machinery operation are identified, assessed and reported to the supervisor.
3. Complete and report on seed treatment machinery and equipment operation
  • 3.1. Shut-down procedures for seed treatment machinery and equipment are completed to manufacturers' specifications and enterprise requirements.
  • 3.2. Seed treatment machinery and equipment operational records are completed and maintained according to enterprise requirements.
  • 3.3. Malfunctions, faults, observations of irregular performance and damage to seed treatment machinery and equipment are detailed and reported according to enterprise requirements.
  • 3.4. Seed treatment machinery and equipment 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.
Seed treatments may include:
all forms of commercial seed treatment from very basic spray pack application of insecticide for stored grain pests through to all configurations of continuous, batch and rotary machines
for example:
hand held spray packs
slurry treaters
spray pumps
direct seed coaters
mist-a-matic
batch treaters
Panagen
rotary coaters
coating pans
driers
cement mixers.
Machinery and equipment may include:
all machinery and equipment used to apply treatments to seed including but not exclusive to:
fungicides
insecticides
biologicals
colours and polymers
powders and coating mediums
any variation of these machines, with or without additions to enhance performance.
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
In order to confer competency, evidence must prove that the candidate is able to:
set up and prepare seed treatment machinery for use
operate seed treatment machinery, and
complete and report on seed treatment machinery and equipment operation.
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
BAL52 AHCSPO305 Operate seed treatment machinery Unit of competency