Unit of competency Outline
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23/07/2026 9:34 AM AWST
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Operate a cane harvester
Operate a cane harvester
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCMOM307A
AHCMOM307A
State Code
D7020
D7020
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
18/06/2014
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
18/06/2014
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit covers the process of preparing and operating a cane harvester in the sugar cane production industry and defines the standard required to: conduct pre-start and shut-down procedures; communicate and co-operate with other personnel such as haul-out drivers; control cane spillage; demonstrate emergency driving procedures; effectively sterilise the harvester to prevent cross-property contamination; maintain operational records.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare a cane harvester for operation
- 1.1. Routine pre-operational checks of cane harvester 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 hazards in the workplace are recognised, risks assessed and controlled according to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements.
- 1.4. Suitable personal protective equipment is selected, used and maintained according to OHS requirements.
- 1.5. Crop class, variety and field for harvest is correctly located and selected.
2. Carry out cane harvesting
- 2.1. Harvester is set and operated in a safe, controlled and correct manner and monitored for performance and efficiency.
- 2.2. Harvester is operated in co-ordination with haul out vehicles and other associated harvesting equipment.
- 2.3. Cane is harvested in a productive, safe and controlled manner and correctly consigned.
- 2.4. Risks to self, others and the environment are anticipated and minimisation strategies implemented accordingly.
- 2.5. Environmental implications associated with cane harvesting are identified, assessed and reported to the supervisor.
3. Complete cane harvesting operations
- 3.1. Shut-down procedures for cane harvester are completed to manufacturer's specifications and enterprise requirements.
- 3.2. Harvester is sterilised at scheduled times according to operators manual and enterprise requirements.
- 3.3. Records are completed and maintained according to enterprise requirements.
- 3.4. Malfunctions, faults, irregular performance and damage to cane harvester are identified, detailed and reported according to enterprise requirements.
- 3.5. Cane harvester 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.
Hazards may include:
disturbance of services
solar radiation
dust
noise
through traffic
uneven surfaces and holes
moving machinery and machinery parts
overhead hazards including powerlines.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Hazards may include:
disturbance of services
solar radiation
dust
noise
through traffic
uneven surfaces and holes
moving machinery and machinery parts
overhead hazards including powerlines.
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:
conduct pre-start and shut-down procedures
communicate and co-operate with other personnel such as haul-out drivers
control cane spillage
demonstrate emergency driving procedures
effectively sterilise the harvester to prevent cross-property contamination
maintain operational 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:
conduct pre-start and shut-down procedures
communicate and co-operate with other personnel such as haul-out drivers
control cane spillage
demonstrate emergency driving procedures
effectively sterilise the harvester to prevent cross-property contamination
maintain operational 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAO93 | AHCMOM307 | Operate a cane harvester | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D467 | AHC30110 | Certificate III in Agriculture | Qualification |
| D492 | AHC32610 | Certificate III in Rural Machinery Operations | Qualification |