Unit of competency Outline

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Handle, package and store commercial quantities of seed

Handle, package and store commercial quantities of seed

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCSPO307A
State Code
D7208
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/06/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
14/02/2014
Field of Education
050301 - Horticulture
Original Release Date
14/02/2014
Nominal Hours
70
Description
This unit covers the process of handling, packaging and storing commercial seed quantities of seed and defines the standard required to: set up and prepare seed packaging and labelling machinery for use; operate seed packaging and labelling machinery; handle and store packaged seed.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Select and prepare seed packaging and labelling machinery and equipment for use
  • 1.1. Seed packaging and labelling machinery and equipment is selected and prepared to job requirements and confirmed against work plan.
  • 1.2. Routine pre-operational checks of machinery and equipment are completed to manufacturer's specifications and enterprise requirements.
  • 1.3. Information for labelling is checked against work orders and job descriptions.
  • 1.4. Performance, efficiency and irregularities are reported to the supervisor.
  • 1.5. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards in the workplace are recognised, risk assessed and minimised according to enterprise requirements.
2. Operate seed packaging and labelling machinery and equipment
  • 2.1. Machinery and equipment is operated in a safe and controlled manner and monitored for performance, efficiency and irregularities are reported to the supervisor.
  • 2.2. Risks to self, others and the environment are anticipated and minimisation strategies implemented accordingly.
  • 2.3. Suitable personal protective clothing and equipment is selected, used, maintained and stored according to OHS requirements.
  • 2.4. Environmental implications associated with machinery operation are identified, assessed and reported to the supervisor.
3. Complete and report on seed packaging and labelling machinery and equipment operation
  • 3.1. Shut-down procedures for machinery and equipment are completed to manufacturers' specifications and enterprise requirements.
  • 3.2. Machinery and equipment operational records are completed and maintained according to enterprise requirements.
  • 3.3. Malfunctions, faults, observation of irregular performance and damage to machinery and equipment are detailed and reported according to enterprise requirements.
  • 3.4. Machinery and equipment is cleaned, secured and stored according to OHS and enterprise requirements.
4. Move and store packaged seed
  • 4.1. Packaged seed is handled with care and loaded onto pallets ready for moving and storage.
  • 4.2. Packaged seed is stored and retrieved according to enterprise storage plans.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Activities may include:
those associated with all commercial quantities of seed.
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:
set up and prepare machinery for use
operate packaging and labelling machinery, and
move and store packaged seed.
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
BAM34 AHCSPO307 Handle, package and store commercial quantities of seed Unit of competency