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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Set up and prepare gravity table for use
   • Prepare a gravity table to job requirements and confirm against work plan
   • Complete routine pre-operational checks of the machine to manufacturer's specifications and enterprise requirements
   • Recognise work health and safety hazards in the workplace and assess and minimise risks
2. Operate a gravity table to process seed
   • Operate machinery and equipment in a safe and controlled manner and monitor for performance and efficiency
   • Anticipate risks to self, others and the environment and implement minimisation strategies accordingly
   • Select, use, maintain and store suitable personal protective equipment (PPE)
   • Report environmental implications associated with machinery operation
3. Complete and report on gravity table operation
   • Complete shut-down procedures to manufacturer's specifications and enterprise requirements
   • Complete and maintain operational records
   • Report malfunctions, faults and observation of irregular performance of gravity table
   • Disassemble gravity table after operations
   • Clean gravity table and associated components

Range Statement

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Performance Evidence

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:

assess the product input and outputs of the gravity table

make adjustments to the gravity table settings to maximise the output

set up and prepare gravity table for use

perform basic maintenance of gravity table

report on gravity table operations

disassemble and clean gravity table and associated components after operation

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Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

principles and practices for operating gravity tables

cleaning strategies

deck types and designs and their effects on operational effectiveness

machine capabilities and settings

machinery safety

seed biology and damage to seed by mechanical action

the adjustment and effect of airflow, oscillation and deck angle

the principles of gravity separation

types of available gravity tables

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