Unit of competency Outline

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Arrange transport for farm produce or livestock

Arrange transport for farm produce or livestock

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCLSK414A
State Code
D6992
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/06/2011
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
13/02/2012
Field of Education
089901 - Purchasing, Warehousing And Distribution
Original Release Date
13/02/2012
Nominal Hours
10
Description
This unit covers arranging transport for farm produce or livestock and defines the standard required to: source and negotiate an appropriate transportation agreement; obtain permits and clearances; ensure the accurate and timely completion of relevant documentation.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Confirm transport requirements
  • 1.1. Transport requirements are confirmed according to enterprise marketing and production plans.
  • 1.2. The amount and type of farm produce and/or number of livestock to be transported, the pick up or delivery requirements, and the route to be taken is confirmed according to enterprise instructions.
  • 1.3. Legislative requirements associated with the transport farm produce or livestock are identified and complied with.
2. Prepare transport plan
  • 2.1. Equipment, vehicles and resources required to transport farm produce or livestock are determined and arranged according to enterprise requirements.
  • 2.2. Relevant authorisations, permits or animal identification requirements are identified, sought and obtained according to legislative requirements.
  • 2.3. Transport arrangements include pick up and delivery details, and any requirement to unload livestock to allow for spelling, are documented.
  • 2.4. Conditions to be maintained for produce, including separation for product integrity, are documented.
  • 2.5. Compensation or penalties for damage to produce or livestock is negotiated, or transport insurance is obtained.
3. Source and select carrier
  • 3.1. Carriers are sourced to ascertain availability, terms and conditions in relation to transport and enterprise requirements.
  • 3.2. Carriers who satisfy the transport requirements are contacted to negotiate suitable costs, terms and cartage conditions.
  • 3.3. Carrier is selected and negotiations are confirmed with an agreement and insurance arrangements prepared accordingly.
4. Co-ordinate transport arrangement
  • 4.1. Relevant documentation is complete, accurate and according to industry, legislative and enterprise requirements.
  • 4.2. Operational staff and contractors are communicated with regularly to confirm arrangements are clear and understood.
  • 4.3. Scheduling arrangements and preparation of farm produce or livestock in readiness for transportation are checked and confirmed with enterprise personnel.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Transport activities may include:
the transport of a range of farm produce, fodder and livestock.
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:
source and negotiate an appropriate transportation agreement
obtain permits and clearances
ensure the accurate and timely completion of relevant documentation.
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.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S3393 RTE4903A Arrange transport for grain or livestock Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAT92 AHCLSK414 Arrange transport for farm produce or livestock Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
D500 AHC40110 Certificate IV in Agriculture Qualification
J274 AHC41612 Certificate IV in Organic Farming Qualification