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Assist agricultural crop harvesting

Assist agricultural crop harvesting

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCBAC203
State Code
BAL54
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
27/06/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/01/2017
Field of Education
050101 - Agricultural Science
Original Release Date
12/01/2017
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to assist agricultural crop harvesting.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, work health and safety and biosecurity legislation and codes, and sustainability practices.This unit applies to individuals who work under general supervision and exercise limited autonomy with some accountability for own work. They undertake defined activities and work in a structured context.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 agricultural crop harvesting operations
  • 1.1 Confirm crop harvesting instructions with the supervisor
  • 1.2 Select and prepare machinery, equipment and tools
  • 1.3 Identify work health and safety hazards in crop harvesting, assess risks and report to the supervisor
  • 1.4 Select, use and maintain appropriate personal protective equipment
2. Prepare harvesting machinery and vehicles for crop harvesting operations
  • 2.1 Ensure harvesting machinery and vehicles are fuelled
  • 2.2 Conduct routine checks for oil levels, tyre pressures, and water levels and greasing points
  • 2.3 Confirm instructions regarding location of the day's harvesting program, special operating instructions or work procedures
3. Assist with harvesting of crops
  • 3.1 Assist the operation of harvesting machinery and ancillary equipment appropriately and to suit crop conditions
  • 3.2 Maintain the hygiene of all surfaces that come into contact with the crop
  • 3.3 Assist in regularly checking and adjusting harvester and ancillary equipment where required
4 Complete harvesting operation
  • 4.1 Clean harvesting machinery and vehicles appropriately
  • 4.2 Dispose of all containers, leftover fluids, waste and debris according to enterprise polices and minimising the impact on the environment
  • 4.3 Apply enterprise biosecurity policies
  • 4.4 Complete all required workplace records appropriately
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D6708 AHCBAC203A Assist agricultural crop harvesting Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODU96 AHCBAC207 Assist agricultural crop harvesting Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BCZ7 AHC20116 Certificate II in Agriculture Qualification