Assessor Resource

AHCBAC101
Support agricultural crop work

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to provide support to others undertaking agricultural cropping activities.

All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, work health and safety and biosecurity legislation and codes, and sustainability practices.

This unit applies to individuals who work alongside a supervisor and undertake defined routine activities. They exercise limited autonomy and identify and seek help with simple problems.

No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)


Evidence Required

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Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare materials, tools and equipment for agricultural crop work

1.1 Identify the materials, tools and equipment required according to lists provided or supervisor's instructions

1.2 Conduct checks on all materials, tools and equipment and report any insufficient or faulty items to the supervisor

1.3 Load and unload materials using correct manual handling techniques to minimise damage to the load and the vehicle

1.4 Select and check suitable personal protective equipment

1.5 Identify hazards in agricultural crop work and report to the supervisor

1.6 Apply enterprise work health and safety policies to crop work

2. Undertake agricultural crop work as directed

2.1 Follow instructions and directions provided by supervisor and seek clarification when necessary

2.2 Perform cropping work in a safe and environmentally appropriate manner according to enterprise guidelines

2.3 Communicate with other staff and customers in a positive and professional manner

2.4 Report problems or difficulties in completing work to required standards or timelines to supervisor

3. Handle materials and equipment

3.1 Follow supervisor’s instructions to store waste material produced during cropping work in a designated area

3.2 Handle and transport materials, equipment and machinery appropriately

3.3 Maintain a clean and safe work site

4. Clean up on completion of cropping work

4.1 Store or dispose of materials according to supervisor's instructions

4.2 Clean, maintain and store tools and equipment according to manufacturer's specifications and supervisor's instructions

4.3 Apply enterprise biosecurity policies

4.4 Report work outcomes to the supervisor

The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.

The candidate must provide evidence that they can:

prepare tools and equipment

demonstrate crop support activities

handle basic materials and equipment

follow work instructions

clean up after work activities

follow enterprise work health and safety policies in the context of own work

follow enterprise biosecurity policies in the context of own work

follow enterprise sustainability practices in the context of own work.

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

safety procedures

materials, tools and equipment for cropping work

undertaking of work as directed

handling of materials and equipment

procedures for cleaning up on completion of work.

Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or simulated environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting.

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare materials, tools and equipment for agricultural crop work

1.1 Identify the materials, tools and equipment required according to lists provided or supervisor's instructions

1.2 Conduct checks on all materials, tools and equipment and report any insufficient or faulty items to the supervisor

1.3 Load and unload materials using correct manual handling techniques to minimise damage to the load and the vehicle

1.4 Select and check suitable personal protective equipment

1.5 Identify hazards in agricultural crop work and report to the supervisor

1.6 Apply enterprise work health and safety policies to crop work

2. Undertake agricultural crop work as directed

2.1 Follow instructions and directions provided by supervisor and seek clarification when necessary

2.2 Perform cropping work in a safe and environmentally appropriate manner according to enterprise guidelines

2.3 Communicate with other staff and customers in a positive and professional manner

2.4 Report problems or difficulties in completing work to required standards or timelines to supervisor

3. Handle materials and equipment

3.1 Follow supervisor’s instructions to store waste material produced during cropping work in a designated area

3.2 Handle and transport materials, equipment and machinery appropriately

3.3 Maintain a clean and safe work site

4. Clean up on completion of cropping work

4.1 Store or dispose of materials according to supervisor's instructions

4.2 Clean, maintain and store tools and equipment according to manufacturer's specifications and supervisor's instructions

4.3 Apply enterprise biosecurity policies

4.4 Report work outcomes to the supervisor

The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.

The candidate must provide evidence that they can:

prepare tools and equipment

demonstrate crop support activities

handle basic materials and equipment

follow work instructions

clean up after work activities

follow enterprise work health and safety policies in the context of own work

follow enterprise biosecurity policies in the context of own work

follow enterprise sustainability practices in the context of own work.

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

safety procedures

materials, tools and equipment for cropping work

undertaking of work as directed

handling of materials and equipment

procedures for cleaning up on completion of work.

Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or simulated environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting.

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.
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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Identify the materials, tools and equipment required according to lists provided or supervisor's instructions 
Conduct checks on all materials, tools and equipment and report any insufficient or faulty items to the supervisor 
Load and unload materials using correct manual handling techniques to minimise damage to the load and the vehicle 
Select and check suitable personal protective equipment 
Identify hazards in agricultural crop work and report to the supervisor 
Apply enterprise work health and safety policies to crop work 
Follow instructions and directions provided by supervisor and seek clarification when necessary 
Perform cropping work in a safe and environmentally appropriate manner according to enterprise guidelines 
Communicate with other staff and customers in a positive and professional manner 
Report problems or difficulties in completing work to required standards or timelines to supervisor 
Follow supervisor’s instructions to store waste material produced during cropping work in a designated area 
Handle and transport materials, equipment and machinery appropriately 
Maintain a clean and safe work site 
Store or dispose of materials according to supervisor's instructions 
Clean, maintain and store tools and equipment according to manufacturer's specifications and supervisor's instructions 
Apply enterprise biosecurity policies 
Report work outcomes to the supervisor 

Forms

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