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Operate spreading and seeding equipment

Operate spreading and seeding equipment

Unit of competency
National Code
FBPVIT3003
State Code
OAM85
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
18/12/2018
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
18/04/2019
Field of Education
050303 - Viticulture
Original Release Date
18/04/2019
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to attach, set up and detach spreading and seeding equipment that requires calibration.The unit applies to individuals who complete spreading and seeding activities such as planting cover crops and ensuring deep incorporation of ameliorants and fertilisers.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and safety, and food safety regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for operation
  • 1.1 Interpret and confirm job requirements
  • 1.2 Confirm environmental guidelines and identify potential health and safety hazards and controls according to workplace procedures
  • 1.3 Select and fit personal protective equipment according to job requirements
  • 1.4 Prepare and ensure seeding or spreading materials are available to meet job requirements
  • 1.5 Select, maintain, set and calibrate equipment to meet workplace procedures
2. Operate equipment
  • 2.1 Start up and operate equipment safely according to workplace procedures
  • 2.2 Apply materials according to job requirements
  • 2.3 Monitor equipment performance
  • 2.4 Recognise and address non-conformances with equipment operation in accordance with workplace procedures
3. Complete operation
  • 3.1 Shut down equipment according to workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Clean and store equipment according to workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Collect, treat, and dispose of waste generated by the process according to workplace procedures
  • 3.4 Record workplace information according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S8016 FDFWGG3013A Operate spreading and seeding equipment Unit of competency