Elements and Performance Criteria

The Range of Variables explains the contexts within which the performance and knowledge requirements of this standard may be assessed. The scope of variables chosen in training and assessment requirements may depend on the work situations available.

What agricultural crops does this unit cover?
Agricultural crops covered by this unit include wheat and coarse grains, cotton, grain legumes, oilseeds, sugar, temperate and tropical pastures.

What actions could be taken to eliminate or minimise OHS risk?
The range of actions are both systemic and at an operational level. These are listed below.

What personal protective equipment may be relevant to this standard?
Boots, hat/hard hat, overalls, gloves, protective eyewear, hearing protection, respirator or facemask, and sun protection (sun hat, sun screen).

What environmental implications may be associated with cleaning and maintenance procedures?
Detrimental environmental impacts may result from excessive noise and exhaust emissions, the incorrect use and disposal of maintenance debris (oils, containers, chemical residues), and hazardous substances (fuel). Impacts may also include run-off flows of water and cleaning agents from servicing, maintenance and cleaning activities.

What classification standards are used for comparison?
These are the standards for the measurement of moisture in the crop and are produced and available from receiving authorities.

What equipment might be used alongside the harvester and windrowers during the harvest?
A range of equipment from grain augers and field and chaser bins to towing vehicles, tarpaulins, fire control equipment, conveyors, communication equipment, and crop treatment equipment.

What should be cleaned in preparation for and subsequent to, the harvest and how should it be done?
All surfaces of harvesters, and any equipment that comes into contact with the crop should be cleaned, using one of the following methods: compressed air, water wash, vacuum and water, and/or brush.

How might information be documented?
Record keeping systems used may be either paper-based or digital, and information will be recorded into logbooks or other records.

What actions should be taken to ensure that equipment is operated safely?
Record keeping systems used may be either paper-based or digital, and information will be recorded into logbooks or other records.

What fire prevention measures may need to be taken?
These will be outlined in the harvest strategy. The measures planned for and taken will address fire risks and hazards and will meet legislative requirements.

What actions will require documentation?
These will be outlined in the harvest strategy. The measures planned for and taken will address fire risks and hazards and will meet legislative requirements.

What agricultural crops does this unit cover?
Agricultural crops covered by this unit include wheat and coarse grains, cotton, grain legumes, oilseeds, sugar, temperate and tropical pastures.

What actions could be taken to eliminate or minimise OHS risk?
The range of actions are both systemic and at an operational level. These are listed below.

What personal protective equipment may be relevant to this standard?
Boots, hat/hard hat, overalls, gloves, protective eyewear, hearing protection, respirator or facemask, and sun protection (sun hat, sun screen).

What environmental implications may be associated with cleaning and maintenance procedures?
Detrimental environmental impacts may result from excessive noise and exhaust emissions, the incorrect use and disposal of maintenance debris (oils, containers, chemical residues), and hazardous substances (fuel). Impacts may also include run-off flows of water and cleaning agents from servicing, maintenance and cleaning activities.

What classification standards are used for comparison?
These are the standards for the measurement of moisture in the crop and are produced and available from receiving authorities.

What equipment might be used alongside the harvester and windrowers during the harvest?
A range of equipment from grain augers and field and chaser bins to towing vehicles, tarpaulins, fire control equipment, conveyors, communication equipment, and crop treatment equipment.

What should be cleaned in preparation for and subsequent to, the harvest and how should it be done?
All surfaces of harvesters, and any equipment that comes into contact with the crop should be cleaned, using one of the following methods: compressed air, water wash, vacuum and water, and/or brush.

How might information be documented?
Record keeping systems used may be either paper-based or digital, and information will be recorded into logbooks or other records.

What actions should be taken to ensure that equipment is operated safely?
Record keeping systems used may be either paper-based or digital, and information will be recorded into logbooks or other records.

What fire prevention measures may need to be taken?
These will be outlined in the harvest strategy. The measures planned for and taken will address fire risks and hazards and will meet legislative requirements.

What actions will require documentation?
These will be outlined in the harvest strategy. The measures planned for and taken will address fire risks and hazards and will meet legislative requirements.

What evidence is required to demonstrate competence for this standard as a whole?
Competence in harvesting the crop requires evidence that the crop is harvested safely and efficiently while continually maintaining the highest degree of hygiene and quality possible.
The skills and knowledge required to harvest the grain crop must be transferable to a different work environment. For example, the way in which the harvesting operations will occur will vary depending on the moisture levels of the crop, the crop type, and the equipment available.
What specific knowledge is needed to achieve the performance criteria?

Knowledge and understanding are essential to apply this standard in the workplace, to transfer the skills to other contexts, and to deal with unplanned events. The knowledge requirements for this competency standard are listed below:

appropriate legislative requirements, manufacturers instructions and organisation procedures/instructions
pre-operational and safety checks, servicing and maintenance procedures for tools and equipment
potential hazards associated with the operation of basic tools and equipment
general machine maintenance procedures
machinery operating principles and operating methods
environmental impacts associated with the operation of machinery and equipment in a harvesting context
organisation recording and reporting procedures
pests and signs of pest infestation in the crop
organisation moisture and hygiene requirements for the crop and equipment that comes into contact with the crop
operational procedures and standards for harvesting and ancillary equipment.

What specific skills are needed to achieve the performance criteria?

To achieve the performance criteria, appropriate literacy and numeracy levels as well as some complementary skills are required. These include the ability to:

use communication systems
handle and manoeuvre harvesting equipment
complete pre- and post-operational checks on tools, harvester and equipment
perform routine safety, service and maintenance procedures on tools, harvester and equipment
read and interpret manufacturers specifications, work and maintenance plans, and Material Safety Data Sheets
interpret and apply task instructions, communicate with work team and supervisor, and record and report faults, workplace hazards and accidents.

Are there other competency standards that could be assessed with this one?
This competency standard

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What specific knowledge is needed to achieve the performance criteria?

Knowledge and understanding are essential to apply this standard in the workplace, to transfer the skills to other contexts, and to deal with unplanned events. The knowledge requirements for this competency standard are listed below:

appropriate legislative requirements, manufacturers instructions and organisation procedures/instructions
pre-operational and safety checks, servicing and maintenance procedures for tools and equipment
potential hazards associated with the operation of basic tools and equipment
general machine maintenance procedures
machinery operating principles and operating methods
environmental impacts associated with the operation of machinery and equipment in a harvesting context
organisation recording and reporting procedures
pests and signs of pest infestation in the crop
organisation moisture and hygiene requirements for the crop and equipment that comes into contact with the crop
operational procedures and standards for harvesting and ancillary equipment.

What specific skills are needed to achieve the performance criteria?

To achieve the performance criteria, appropriate literacy and numeracy levels as well as some complementary skills are required. These include the ability to:

use communication systems
handle and manoeuvre harvesting equipment
complete pre- and post-operational checks on tools, harvester and equipment
perform routine safety, service and maintenance procedures on tools, harvester and equipment
read and interpret manufacturers specifications, work and maintenance plans, and Material Safety Data Sheets
interpret and apply task instructions, communicate with work team and supervisor, and record and report faults, workplace hazards and accidents.

Are there other competency standards that could be assessed with this one?
This competency standard

Essential Assessment Information
There is essential information about

Communicating ideas and information
In dealing with the full range of field staff and industry participants. (1)

Communicating ideas and information
In dealing with the full range of field staff and industry participants. (1)

Collecting analysing and organising information
In collecting and interpreting information to do with equipment performance and maintenance. (1)

Collecting analysing and organising information
In collecting and interpreting information to do with equipment performance and maintenance. (1)

Planning and organising activities
In preparing for, undertaking, and completing crop harvesting operations. (1)

Planning and organising activities
In preparing for, undertaking, and completing crop harvesting operations. (1)

Working with others and in teams
In completing specified activities and operations. (1)

Working with others and in teams
In completing specified activities and operations. (1)

Using mathematical ideas and techniques
In calculating loads, yields and crop quality. (1)

Using mathematical ideas and techniques
In calculating loads, yields and crop quality. (1)

Solving problems
By accessing information from supervisors and in the operation of equipment. (1)

Solving problems
By accessing information from supervisors and in the operation of equipment. (1)

Using technology
In operating any necessary equipment prior to, and during, the harvest - communication technology, calculating equipment, measuring equipment. (1)

Using technology
In operating any necessary equipment prior to, and during, the harvest - communication technology, calculating equipment, measuring equipment. (1)