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AHCBAC304A
Test grains/seeds on receival

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit involves working under broad supervision within enterprise guidelines. The work is usually carried out within established routines, methods and procedures where some discretion and judgement are required in the selection of equipment and materials, organisation of work and the achievement of outcomes within time constraints.

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.

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Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.




Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

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.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

identify Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards and implement safe operating procedures

identify grain/seed types

take samples

identify defects such as split grains/seeds, undersize, chaff, weed seeds, damage

store and dispatch grains/seeds samples and maintain hygiene

use literacy skills to read, interpret and follow organisational policies and procedures, follow sequenced written instructions, record accurately and legible information collected and select and apply procedures for a range of tasks

use oral communication skills/language competence to fulfil the job role as specified by the organisation, including questioning techniques, active listening, clarifying information and consulting with supervisors as required

use numeracy skills to estimate, calculate and record routine workplace measures

use interpersonal skills to work with and relate to people from a range of cultural, social and religious backgrounds and with a range of physical and mental abilities.

Required knowledge

safe operating procedures for handling and storing grain

grain/seed testing processes

industry standards and codes of practice

testing regimes for grains such as protein, weight, oil content, moisture, defects, sprouts etc.

testing regimes for seed such as genetic purity, cultivar, dead, abnormal and hard seed, germination potential, foreign matter

analysis and consequence of test result

requirements for segregation, traceability and hygiene

impact of residues including chemical

industry practice, standards and quality assurance requirements in relation to grains sampling and testing

segregation strategies/methods

sampling and testing protocols.

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.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Grains/seeds are checked against growers/suppliers details and product details. 
A visual check of product is conducted. 
Relevant enterprise and/or industry policies and procedures are observed with regard to rejection of product. 
Grades of grains/seeds are identified in accordance with enterprise and/or industry practice as required. 
Growers/suppliers requirements are confirmed and feedback sought to improve service delivery. 
Information from growers/suppliers is recorded in accordance with enterprise and/or industry practice. 
The appropriate tests to be performed are determined. 
Sampling requirements/protocols are carried out in accordance with enterprise and/or industry practice. 
Testing equipment is operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, enterprise and/or industry practice. 
Grains/seed defects and contaminants are identified and recorded. 
Results of initial testing are recorded in accordance with enterprise and/or industry practice. 
Test results are compared with specifications and appropriate action taken where necessary. 
Handling procedures are followed to prevent mixing and/or contamination of samples. 
Samples are packed and labelled in accordance with enterprise and/or industry practice. 
Records of testing requirements are prepared in accordance with enterprise and/or industry practice. 
Samples are dispatched to testing facility. 
Arrangements are made for segregation of grain/seed according to enterprise standards and industry practice. 
Site transfer arrangements are made as required. 
Inspect conveying equipment and identify and report items requiring maintenance or repair. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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Assessment Record Sheet

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