Unit of competency Outline

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Assist agricultural crop harvesting

Assist agricultural crop harvesting

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCBAC207
State Code
ODU96
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
15/02/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
31/05/2022
Field of Education
050101 - Agricultural Science
Original Release Date
31/05/2022
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to assist others in harvesting a broadacre agricultural crop, under direction of a supervisor.The 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 licensing, legislative or certification requirements 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 plan and instructions with supervisor
  • 1.2 Prepare tools, machinery, equipment or technology according to supervisor instructions
  • 1.3 Identify work health and safety hazards in crop harvesting, assess risks and report to supervisor
  • 1.4 Select, check, use and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE)
2. Prepare harvesting machinery and vehicles for crop harvesting operations
  • 2.1 Refuel machinery and vehicles used for harvesting
  • 2.2 Conduct routine pre-start checks
  • 2.3 Confirm special operating instructions and work procedures with supervisor
3. Assist with harvesting of crops
  • 3.1 Assist safe operation of harvesting machinery and ancillary equipment according to crop conditions
  • 3.2 Maintain hygiene procedures for harvest equipment
  • 3.3 Assist with checks and adjustments for harvester and ancillary equipment according to instructions
4 Complete harvesting operation
  • 4.1 Clean harvesting machinery and vehicles according to biosecurity and hygiene procedures
  • 4.2 Dispose waste according to workplace and environmental procedures
  • 4.3 Update workplace records according to procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAL54 AHCBAC203 Assist agricultural crop harvesting Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BCZ7 AHC20116 Certificate II in Agriculture Qualification
BJB6 AHC20122 Certificate II in Agriculture Qualification