Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
23/07/2026 1:45 AM AWST
23/07/2026 1:45 AM AWST
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Prepare to receive grains/seeds
Prepare to receive grains/seeds
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCBAC303A
AHCBAC303A
State Code
D6713
D6713
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
24/06/2014
Field of Education
050301 - Horticulture
Original Release Date
24/06/2014
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit covers the process of preparing to test grains/seeds at receival facilities and defines the standard required to: prepare the site and maintain hygiene; prepare testing equipment; liaise with growers and/or contractors; maintain segregation of grains/seeds and arrange storage.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to work safely
- 1.1. Hazards are identified and risks assessed and controlled in accordance with Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements and industry practice.
- 1.2. Appropriate personal protective equipment is selected and used in accordance with task requirements and industry practice.
- 1.3. Relevant enterprise and/or industry OHS policies and procedures are observed.
2. Maintain hygiene in receival storage facilities
- 2.1. Receival and storage areas are cleaned and inspected in accordance with industry practice to ensure grain/seed quality.
- 2.2. Receival area is free from potential contaminants.
- 2.3. Facilities are inspected and items are identified and reported that require maintenance or repair.
3. Prepare testing equipment for use
- 3.1. Testing equipment is assembled in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
- 3.2. Equipment calibration is checked and recalibration arranged if required.
- 3.3. Testing equipment is inspected and items requiring maintenance or repair identified and reported.
- 3.4. Testing equipment is kept clean and free from residue.
4. Prepare to provide service to growers/suppliers
- 4.1. All documentation and information is made available including conflict and dispute resolution procedures.
- 4.2. All documents and/or data are accessible and available to record all necessary information on receival.
5. Prepare for storage of grains/seed
- 5.1. Arrangements are made for segregation of grain/seed according to enterprise standards and industry practice.
- 5.2. Site transfer arrangements are made as required.
- 5.3. Conveying equipment is inspected and items requiring maintenance or repair identified and reported.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Seeds and grains may include:
wheat and coarse grains
cotton
grain legumes
oilseeds
temperate pastures
tropical pastures.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Seeds and grains may include:
wheat and coarse grains
cotton
grain legumes
oilseeds
temperate pastures
tropical pastures.
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:
prepare the site and maintain hygiene
prepare testing equipment
liaise with growers and/or contractors
maintain segregation of grains/seeds and arrange storage.
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:
prepare the site and maintain hygiene
prepare testing equipment
liaise with growers and/or contractors
maintain segregation of grains/seeds and arrange storage.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAO91 | AHCBAC303 | Prepare to receive grains and seeds | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D467 | AHC30110 | Certificate III in Agriculture | Qualification |
| D499 | AHC33311 | Certificate III in Feedlot Operations | Qualification |