Elements and Performance Criteria
- Select and prepare specialised seed processing machinery and equipment for use
- Select and prepare specialised machinery and equipment 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
- Operate specialised seed processing machinery and equipment
- 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
- Complete and report on specialised seed processing machinery and equipment operation
- Complete shut-down procedures to manufacturer's specifications and enterprise requirements
- Complete and maintain specialised machinery and equipment operational records
- Report malfunctions, faults and observation of irregular performance of specialised seed processing machinery and equipment
- Clean, secure and store machinery and equipment