AURKTA002 - Inspect, service and repair crop harvesting equipment
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AURKTA002 Inspect, service and repair crop harvesting equipment
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Version 1.0 Issue Date: April 2024
This unit describes the performance outcomes required to inspect, service and repair faults in crop harvesting equipment. It involves preparing for the task, inspecting the equipment to determine the service and repair requirements, carrying out the service and repair, performing post-repair testing, and completing workplace processes and documentation.
It applies to those working in the automotive service and repair industry. The crop harvesting equipment is that of agricultural machinery and refers to the specialised equipment involved in harvesting crops, such as grain, sugar cane, cotton, rice, vegetable and fruit crops. It does not cover generalised equipment and systems that form the platform or the towing vehicle. This unit is not for the cutting, raking or harvesting of hay.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
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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.
Elements
Elements describe the essential outcomes.
Performance Criteria
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold and italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.
1. Prepare to inspect crop harvesting equipment
1.1 Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
1.2 Inspection procedures and information for crop harvesting equipment are sourced and interpreted
1.3 Options are analysed and those most appropriate to the circumstances are selected
1.4 Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
1.5 Tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked for serviceability
2. Conduct inspection and analyse results
2.1 Inspection is carried out according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements
2.2 Inspection results are compared with manufacturer specifications
2.3 Inspection findings are reported according to workplace procedures, and include recommendations for necessary service, repairs or adjustments
3. Service and repair crop harvesting equipment
3.1 Service and repair procedures and information are sourced and interpreted
3.2 Service and repair tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked
3.3 Service and adjustments are carried out according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements
3.4 Repairs and component replacements and adjustments are carried out according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements
3.5 Equipment and systems are test run and adjustments are carried out as required
4. Prepare equipment for operation
4.1 Variable operating parameters are identified from manufacturer specifications and analysis of proposed work environment and conditions
4.2 Equipment variables, including management system settings, controls and monitoring systems are established and prepared for proposed operations
4.3 Equipment and systems are test run and final adjustments are made
4.4 Post-repair testing is carried out according to workplace procedures
5. Complete work processes
5.1 Final inspection is made to ensure work is to workplace expectations and equipment is presented ready for use, including ensuring that protective guards, safety features and cowlings are in place
5.2 Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected
5.3 Tools and equipment are checked and stored according to workplace procedures
5.4 Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures
Before competency can be determined, individuals must demonstrate they can perform the following according to the standards defined in this unit’s elements, performance criteria, range of conditions and foundation skills:
inspect, service and repair two different crop harvesting equipment, which must include equipment that harvests one of the following crop types:
grain
sugar cane
cotton
rice
potatoes
vegetable
fruit.
Individuals must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:
work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements relating to inspecting, servicing and repairing crop harvesting equipment, including procedures for:
isolating and stabilising equipment and machines
working with rotating shafts
environmental requirements, including procedures for waste management, machine hygiene, dust and clean-up management
operating principles of crop harvesting equipment, including:
threshing
air flow systems
variable speed drives
sheaves
eccentric drives
rotor separation systems
application, purpose and operation of crop harvesting equipment, including:
cutting and feeding systems
threshing and separation systems
trash ejection
grain or crop handling
electronic monitoring systems
inspection procedures for harvesting equipment, including:
component wear analysis
system operation analysis
electronic fault code interrogation
service and repair procedures for harvesting equipment, including removing, replacing, repairing and adjusting equipment components
post-repair testing procedures for harvesting equipment, including:
variable operating parameters
impact of environmental factors.
Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.
Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting.
Assessment must include direct observation of tasks.
Where assessment of competency includes third-party evidence, individuals must provide evidence that links them to the crop harvesting equipment that they have serviced and repaired, e.g. repair orders.
Assessors must verify performance evidence through questioning on skills and knowledge to ensure correct interpretation and application.
The following resources must be made available:
automotive repair workplace or simulated workplace
workplace instructions
manufacturer harvesting equipment specifications
two different operational crop harvesting equipment requiring service and repair
diagnostic equipment for crop harvesting equipment
tools, equipment and materials appropriate for inspecting, servicing, repairing and adjusting crop harvesting equipment.
Submission Requirements
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Assessment Tasks
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Elements
Elements describe the essential outcomes.
Performance Criteria
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold and italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.
1. Prepare to inspect crop harvesting equipment
1.1 Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
1.2 Inspection procedures and information for crop harvesting equipment are sourced and interpreted
1.3 Options are analysed and those most appropriate to the circumstances are selected
1.4 Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
1.5 Tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked for serviceability
2. Conduct inspection and analyse results
2.1 Inspection is carried out according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements
2.2 Inspection results are compared with manufacturer specifications
2.3 Inspection findings are reported according to workplace procedures, and include recommendations for necessary service, repairs or adjustments
3. Service and repair crop harvesting equipment
3.1 Service and repair procedures and information are sourced and interpreted
3.2 Service and repair tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked
3.3 Service and adjustments are carried out according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements
3.4 Repairs and component replacements and adjustments are carried out according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements
3.5 Equipment and systems are test run and adjustments are carried out as required
4. Prepare equipment for operation
4.1 Variable operating parameters are identified from manufacturer specifications and analysis of proposed work environment and conditions
4.2 Equipment variables, including management system settings, controls and monitoring systems are established and prepared for proposed operations
4.3 Equipment and systems are test run and final adjustments are made
4.4 Post-repair testing is carried out according to workplace procedures
5. Complete work processes
5.1 Final inspection is made to ensure work is to workplace expectations and equipment is presented ready for use, including ensuring that protective guards, safety features and cowlings are in place
5.2 Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected
5.3 Tools and equipment are checked and stored according to workplace procedures
5.4 Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures
This section specifies work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.
Safety and environmental requirements must include:
work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements, including procedures:
isolating and stabilising equipment and machines
working with rotating shafts
environmental requirements, including procedures for waste management, machine hygiene, dust and clean-up management.
Before competency can be determined, individuals must demonstrate they can perform the following according to the standards defined in this unit’s elements, performance criteria, range of conditions and foundation skills:
inspect, service and repair two different crop harvesting equipment, which must include equipment that harvests one of the following crop types:
grain
sugar cane
cotton
rice
potatoes
vegetable
fruit.
Individuals must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:
work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements relating to inspecting, servicing and repairing crop harvesting equipment, including procedures for:
isolating and stabilising equipment and machines
working with rotating shafts
environmental requirements, including procedures for waste management, machine hygiene, dust and clean-up management
operating principles of crop harvesting equipment, including:
threshing
air flow systems
variable speed drives
sheaves
eccentric drives
rotor separation systems
application, purpose and operation of crop harvesting equipment, including:
cutting and feeding systems
threshing and separation systems
trash ejection
grain or crop handling
electronic monitoring systems
inspection procedures for harvesting equipment, including:
component wear analysis
system operation analysis
electronic fault code interrogation
service and repair procedures for harvesting equipment, including removing, replacing, repairing and adjusting equipment components
post-repair testing procedures for harvesting equipment, including:
variable operating parameters
impact of environmental factors.
Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.
Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting.
Assessment must include direct observation of tasks.
Where assessment of competency includes third-party evidence, individuals must provide evidence that links them to the crop harvesting equipment that they have serviced and repaired, e.g. repair orders.
Assessors must verify performance evidence through questioning on skills and knowledge to ensure correct interpretation and application.
The following resources must be made available:
automotive repair workplace or simulated workplace
workplace instructions
manufacturer harvesting equipment specifications
two different operational crop harvesting equipment requiring service and repair
diagnostic equipment for crop harvesting equipment
tools, equipment and materials appropriate for inspecting, servicing, repairing and adjusting crop harvesting equipment.
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
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Comments/feedback
Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
Inspection procedures and information for crop harvesting equipment are sourced and interpreted
Options are analysed and those most appropriate to the circumstances are selected
Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
Tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked for serviceability
Inspection is carried out according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements
Inspection results are compared with manufacturer specifications
Inspection findings are reported according to workplace procedures, and include recommendations for necessary service, repairs or adjustments
Service and repair procedures and information are sourced and interpreted
Service and repair tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked
Service and adjustments are carried out according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements
Repairs and component replacements and adjustments are carried out according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements
Equipment and systems are test run and adjustments are carried out as required
Variable operating parameters are identified from manufacturer specifications and analysis of proposed work environment and conditions
Equipment variables, including management system settings, controls and monitoring systems are established and prepared for proposed operations
Equipment and systems are test run and final adjustments are made
Post-repair testing is carried out according to workplace procedures
Final inspection is made to ensure work is to workplace expectations and equipment is presented ready for use, including ensuring that protective guards, safety features and cowlings are in place
Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected
Tools and equipment are checked and stored according to workplace procedures
Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures
Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
Inspection procedures and information for crop harvesting equipment are sourced and interpreted
Options are analysed and those most appropriate to the circumstances are selected
Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
Tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked for serviceability
Inspection is carried out according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements
Inspection results are compared with manufacturer specifications
Inspection findings are reported according to workplace procedures, and include recommendations for necessary service, repairs or adjustments
Service and repair procedures and information are sourced and interpreted
Service and repair tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked
Service and adjustments are carried out according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements
Repairs and component replacements and adjustments are carried out according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements
Equipment and systems are test run and adjustments are carried out as required
Variable operating parameters are identified from manufacturer specifications and analysis of proposed work environment and conditions
Equipment variables, including management system settings, controls and monitoring systems are established and prepared for proposed operations
Equipment and systems are test run and final adjustments are made
Post-repair testing is carried out according to workplace procedures
Final inspection is made to ensure work is to workplace expectations and equipment is presented ready for use, including ensuring that protective guards, safety features and cowlings are in place
Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected
Tools and equipment are checked and stored according to workplace procedures
Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures
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