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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Select and prepare seed modification machinery and equipment for use
   • Prepare seed modification machinery to job requirements and confirmed 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 seed modification machinery and equipment
   • Operate seed modification machinery 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 seed modification machinery and equipment operation
   • Complete shut-down procedures to manufacturer's specifications and enterprise requirements
   • Complete and maintain machinery and equipment operational records
   • Report malfunctions, faults and observation of irregular performance of seed modification machinery and equipment
   • Clean, secure and store machinery and equipment

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:

identify the need for a particular line of seed to be modified

set up and prepare machinery for use

operate seed modification machinery

report on seed modification machinery and equipment operation

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Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

principles and practices for operating two kinds of seed modification machinery

safe machinery operation

seed biology; coleoptiles

damage caused to seed by modification machinery such as de-awners/clippers, scarifiers, rice huskers etc.

the principles of operation and the expectations and limitations, maintenance and safety associated with seed modification machinery

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