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Operate a mechanical harvester

Operate a mechanical harvester

Unit of competency
National Code
FBPVIT3008
State Code
OAM10
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
18/12/2018
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
18/04/2019
Field of Education
050303 - Viticulture
Original Release Date
18/04/2019
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to set up and operate a mechanical harvester to meet harvesting requirements.The unit applies to individuals who are required to follow workplace procedures in completing tasks associated with the operation of a mechanical harvester.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.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. Prepare for mechanical harvesting
  • 1.1 Confirm job requirements
  • 1.2 Identify potential health and safety hazards and environmental controls according to workplace procedures
  • 1.3 Select, fit and use personal protective equipment according to job requirements
  • 1.4 Ensure materials and equipment are ready for use according to workplace procedures
  • 1.5 Set up and maintain equipment according to workplace procedures
2. Operate mechanical harvester
  • 2.1 Start up and operate equipment according to workplace procedures
  • 2.2 Monitor equipment performance
  • 2.3 Adjust equipment operation according to workplace procedures
  • 2.4 Identify and address non-conformances
3. Complete mechanical harvesting operations
  • 3.1 Shut equipment down according to workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Clean and store equipment according to workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Collect, treat, dispose of waste according to environmental and workplace procedures
  • 3.4 Record workplace information according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S8011 FDFWGG3008A Operate a mechanical harvester Unit of competency