Assessor Resource

AHCLSK414
Arrange transport for farm produce or livestock

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to arrange transport for farm produce or livestock.

This unit applies to those whose job roles include arranging and coordinating the transport of farm produce, fodder or livestock.

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

This unit applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others within known parameters. They provide and communicate solutions to a range of predictable and sometimes unpredictable problems.

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

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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. Confirm transport requirements

1.1 Confirm transport requirements according to enterprise marketing and production plans

1.2 Confirm the amount and type of farm produce and number of livestock to be transported, the pick up or delivery requirements, and the route to be taken according to enterprise instructions

1.3 Identify and comply with legislative requirements associated with the transport farm of produce or livestock

2. Prepare transport plan

2.1 Determine equipment, vehicles and resources required to transport farm produce or livestock and arrange according to enterprise requirements

2.2 Identify, seek and obtain relevant authorisations, permits or animal identification requirements according to legislative requirements

2.3 Document transport arrangements including pickup and delivery details, and any requirement to unload livestock to allow for spelling

2.4 Document conditions to be maintained for produce, including separation for product integrity

2.5 Negotiate compensation or penalties for damage to produce or livestock, or obtain transport insurance

2.6 Ensure plan complies with enterprise and legislative requirements for work health and safety, animal welfare and biosecurity

3. Source and select carrier

3.1 Source carriers to ascertain availability, terms and conditions in relation to transport and enterprise requirements

3.2 Contact carriers who satisfy the transport requirements to negotiate suitable costs, terms and cartage conditions

3.3 Select carrier and confirm negotiations with an agreement and insurance arrangements prepared accordingly

4. Co-ordinate transport arrangement

4.1 Ensure completion and accuracy of relevant documentation according to industry and legislative requirements

4.2 Communicate regularly with operational staff and contractors to confirm clarity and understanding of arrangements

4.3 Check and confirm scheduling arrangements and preparation of farm produce or livestock in readiness for transportation with enterprise personnel

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:

organise quotes and negotiate effective transport contracts/agreements

document a transport plan

ensure transport plan meets relevant work health and safety, animal welfare and biosecurity requirements

obtain permits and clearances

co-ordinate transport operations

ensure the accurate and timely completion of relevant documentation

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

industry and legislative requirements for the transport of grain and livestock

safety requirements for livestock and personnel

transportation methods availability and costing alternatives

relevant animal welfare, biosecurity and work health and safety legislative requirements

Competency is to be assessed in the work place or simulated environments that accurately reflect 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. Confirm transport requirements

1.1 Confirm transport requirements according to enterprise marketing and production plans

1.2 Confirm the amount and type of farm produce and number of livestock to be transported, the pick up or delivery requirements, and the route to be taken according to enterprise instructions

1.3 Identify and comply with legislative requirements associated with the transport farm of produce or livestock

2. Prepare transport plan

2.1 Determine equipment, vehicles and resources required to transport farm produce or livestock and arrange according to enterprise requirements

2.2 Identify, seek and obtain relevant authorisations, permits or animal identification requirements according to legislative requirements

2.3 Document transport arrangements including pickup and delivery details, and any requirement to unload livestock to allow for spelling

2.4 Document conditions to be maintained for produce, including separation for product integrity

2.5 Negotiate compensation or penalties for damage to produce or livestock, or obtain transport insurance

2.6 Ensure plan complies with enterprise and legislative requirements for work health and safety, animal welfare and biosecurity

3. Source and select carrier

3.1 Source carriers to ascertain availability, terms and conditions in relation to transport and enterprise requirements

3.2 Contact carriers who satisfy the transport requirements to negotiate suitable costs, terms and cartage conditions

3.3 Select carrier and confirm negotiations with an agreement and insurance arrangements prepared accordingly

4. Co-ordinate transport arrangement

4.1 Ensure completion and accuracy of relevant documentation according to industry and legislative requirements

4.2 Communicate regularly with operational staff and contractors to confirm clarity and understanding of arrangements

4.3 Check and confirm scheduling arrangements and preparation of farm produce or livestock in readiness for transportation with enterprise personnel

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:

organise quotes and negotiate effective transport contracts/agreements

document a transport plan

ensure transport plan meets relevant work health and safety, animal welfare and biosecurity requirements

obtain permits and clearances

co-ordinate transport operations

ensure the accurate and timely completion of relevant documentation

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

industry and legislative requirements for the transport of grain and livestock

safety requirements for livestock and personnel

transportation methods availability and costing alternatives

relevant animal welfare, biosecurity and work health and safety legislative requirements

Competency is to be assessed in the work place or simulated environments that accurately reflect 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
Confirm transport requirements according to enterprise marketing and production plans 
Confirm the amount and type of farm produce and number of livestock to be transported, the pick up or delivery requirements, and the route to be taken according to enterprise instructions 
Identify and comply with legislative requirements associated with the transport farm of produce or livestock 
Determine equipment, vehicles and resources required to transport farm produce or livestock and arrange according to enterprise requirements 
Identify, seek and obtain relevant authorisations, permits or animal identification requirements according to legislative requirements 
Document transport arrangements including pickup and delivery details, and any requirement to unload livestock to allow for spelling 
Document conditions to be maintained for produce, including separation for product integrity 
Negotiate compensation or penalties for damage to produce or livestock, or obtain transport insurance 
Ensure plan complies with enterprise and legislative requirements for work health and safety, animal welfare and biosecurity 
Source carriers to ascertain availability, terms and conditions in relation to transport and enterprise requirements 
Contact carriers who satisfy the transport requirements to negotiate suitable costs, terms and cartage conditions 
Select carrier and confirm negotiations with an agreement and insurance arrangements prepared accordingly 
Ensure completion and accuracy of relevant documentation according to industry and legislative requirements 
Communicate regularly with operational staff and contractors to confirm clarity and understanding of arrangements 
Check and confirm scheduling arrangements and preparation of farm produce or livestock in readiness for transportation with enterprise personnel 

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