Elements and Performance Criteria

RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Policies and procedures
Work is carried out in accordance with workplace procedures, licensing requirements and legislative requirements
Workplace information
Workplace information can include:
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
specifications
production schedules
instructions
routine maintenance schedules
work notes
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
manufacturer instructions
verbal direction from manager, supervisor or senior operator
Spreading and seeding activities
Spreading and seeding activities may include:
planting cover crops
deep incorporation of ameliorants and fertilising
Equipment
Equipment may include:
seeders
spreaders (e.g. fertiliser and mulch)
Terrain
Terrain must enable safe and effective operation of equipment. It may include:
tracks
access roads
vineyard rows
open paddocks
flat, undulating, steep, hilly or terraced land
on- and off road environments
Conditions
Conditions must enable safe and effective operation of equipment. These may include:
dry
wet
slippery
boggy
icy
foggy
windy
day and night conditions
Loads
Loads, where applicable, may range from:
full to empty as required
Confirming equipment status
Confirming equipment status involves:
checking that all safety standards and pre-start requirements are met and equipment is operational
checking the operation and calibration of measuring instrumentation
Information systems
Information systems may be:
print or screen based
Materials
Materials may include:
organic and inorganic fertilisers
gypsum
lime
seed
ameliorants (e.g. grape marc)
mulch (e.g. straw)
Waste
Waste may include:
empty containers
bags
packaging materials
unused materials
Problems and anomalies
Problems and anomalies may include:
equipment blockages
uneven surfaces
size and flow of materials being applied
Work hazards
Work may involve exposure to:
chemical, dangerous or hazardous substances

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
Assessment must be carried out in a manner that recognises the cultural and literacy requirements of the assessee and is appropriate to the work performed. Competence in this unit must be achieved in accordance with food safety standards and regulations.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of ability to:
use personal protective clothing and equipment
confirm availability of specified materials and prepare according to instructions
select and confirm status and suitability of equipment
attach, set up and calibrate equipment to meet application requirements
start and operate equipment in accordance with operation instructions and requirements of workplace and task
monitor spreading or seeding operation to achieve specified result
perform emergency and routine shutdowns
take corrective action in response to out-of-specification results or non-compliance
demonstrate knowledge of ohs hazards, controls and emergency procedures
sort, collect, treat, recycle or dispose of waste
record information appropriately.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must occur in a real or simulated workplace where the assessee has access to:
personal protective clothing and equipment as required
work procedures, including advice on company practices, safe work practices, food safety, quality and environmental requirements
instructions, information, specifications and schedules as required
equipment, services and corresponding information as required
products and materials as required
internal and external customers and suppliers as required
cleaning procedures, materials and equipment as required
documentation and recording requirements and procedures.
Method of assessment
This unit should be assessed together with other units of competency relevant to the function or work role.
Guidance information for assessment
To ensure consistency in one's performance, competence should be demonstrated on more than one occasion over a period of time in order to cover a variety of circumstances, cases and responsibilities, and where possible, over a number of assessment activities.