Unit of competency Outline
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Test grains/seeds on receival
Test grains/seeds on receival
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCBAC304A
AHCBAC304A
State Code
D6714
D6714
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
29/02/2012
Field of Education
050301 - Horticulture
Original Release Date
29/02/2012
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit covers the process of testing grains/seeds on receival and defines the standard required to: identify different grains/seeds; conduct sampling and initial testing; record samples for further testing; communicate with customers and maintain records.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify grains/seeds on receival
- 1.1. Grains/seeds are checked against growers/suppliers details and product details.
- 1.2. A visual check of product is conducted.
- 1.3. Relevant enterprise and/or industry policies and procedures are observed with regard to rejection of product.
- 1.4. Grades of grains/seeds are identified in accordance with enterprise and/or industry practice as required.
2. Collect grains/seed samples for testing
- 2.1. Growers/suppliers requirements are confirmed and feedback sought to improve service delivery.
- 2.2. Information from growers/suppliers is recorded in accordance with enterprise and/or industry practice.
- 2.3. The appropriate tests to be performed are determined.
- 2.4. Sampling requirements/protocols are carried out in accordance with enterprise and/or industry practice.
3. Perform initial tests on samples
- 3.1. Testing equipment is operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, enterprise and/or industry practice.
- 3.2. Grains/seed defects and contaminants are identified and recorded.
- 3.3. Results of initial testing are recorded in accordance with enterprise and/or industry practice.
- 3.4. Test results are compared with specifications and appropriate action taken where necessary.
- 3.5. Handling procedures are followed to prevent mixing and/or contamination of samples.
4. Despatch samples to testing facilities
- 4.1. Samples are packed and labelled in accordance with enterprise and/or industry practice.
- 4.2. Records of testing requirements are prepared in accordance with enterprise and/or industry practice.
- 4.3. Samples are dispatched to testing facility.
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. Inspect conveying equipment and identify and report items requiring maintenance or repair.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Testing may include:
seeds/grains that may be taken into receival and tested under this standard 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.
Testing may include:
seeds/grains that may be taken into receival and tested under this standard 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:
identify different grains/seeds
conduct sampling and initial testing
record samples for further testing
communicate with customers and maintain records.
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:
identify different grains/seeds
conduct sampling and initial testing
record samples for further testing
communicate with customers and maintain records.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAM08 | AHCBAC304 | Test grains and seeds on receival | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D467 | AHC30110 | Certificate III in Agriculture | Qualification |