Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

AHCBAC205A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Operate cane haulage vehicle

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCBAC205A - Operate cane haulage vehicle
Description This unit covers the process of preparing and operating a cane haulage vehicle in the sugar cane production industry and defines the standard required to: check haulage equipment prior to use; determine operating methods and load from farm maps and instructions; haul cane safely and efficiently; identify and report faults or breakdowns; conduct shutdown procedures; maintain records.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit applies to working with the application of some judgement and discretion, and would be carried out with supervision within enterprise guidelines.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Prepare cane haulage vehicle
  • Routine pre-operational checks of cane haulage vehicle are completed to manufacturer's specifications and enterprise requirements.
  • Cabin drill is carried out according to enterprise instructions and safety routines.
  • Potential and existing Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards in the workplace are recognised, risk assessed and minimised according to enterprise requirements.
  • Suitable personal protective equipment is selected, used and maintained according to OHS requirements.
       
Element: Carry out cane haulage operations
  • Vehicle is operated in a safe, controlled and correct manner and monitored for performance and efficiency.
  • Cane is correctly selected, hauled and delivered efficiently, safely and co-operatively.
  • Risks to self, others and the environment are anticipated and minimisation strategies implemented accordingly.
  • Environmental implications associated with cane haulage are identified, assessed and reported to the supervisor.
       
Element: Complete cane haulage operation
  • Shut-down procedures for cane haulage vehicle are completed to manufacturer's specifications and enterprise requirements.
  • Records are completed and maintained according to enterprise requirements.
  • Malfunctions, faults, irregular performance and damage to cane haulage vehicle are identified, detailed and reported according to enterprise requirements.
  • Cane haulage vehicle is cleaned, secured and stored according to OHS and enterprise requirements.
       


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.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:

check haulage equipment prior to use

determine operating methods and load from farm maps and instructions

haul cane safely and efficiently

identify and report faults or breakdowns

conduct shutdown procedures

maintain records.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Required skills

identify hazards and apply safe work practices

operate a variety of pushing and towing haulage vehicles

demonstrate emergency operating procedures in normal and adverse conditions

demonstrate safe and environmentally responsible workplace practices

obtain relevant licences and permits

read and interpret farm maps, operators manuals, manufacturers specifications, work and maintenance plans, and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs)

effectively communicate faults, malfunctions and workplace hazards, report and maintain operational records

comprehend and apply task instructions

measure and calculate volumes, load weights, consumption and servicing requirements.

Required knowledge

components, controls and features of cane haulage vehicles and their functions

operating principles and operating methods for cane haulage vehicles

principles of weight distribution with regard to load shifting and vehicle movement

risks associated with the operation of cane haulage vehicles in different weather and difficult terrain conditions

OHS and environment legislative and enterprise requirements

environmental codes of practice with regard t the operation of machinery

legislation and regulations with regard to the operation of cane haulage vehicles and licensing requirements

cane haulage processes and spillage minimisation techniques

cane harvesting processes as they relate to collection and haulage of harvests.

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.

Cane haulage vehicles may include:

trucks

infield transporters

tractor-trailer combinations

other cane transporters.

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 No Comments/feedback
Routine pre-operational checks of cane haulage vehicle are completed to manufacturer's specifications and enterprise requirements. 
Cabin drill is carried out according to enterprise instructions and safety routines. 
Potential and existing Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards in the workplace are recognised, risk assessed and minimised according to enterprise requirements. 
Suitable personal protective equipment is selected, used and maintained according to OHS requirements. 
Vehicle is operated in a safe, controlled and correct manner and monitored for performance and efficiency. 
Cane is correctly selected, hauled and delivered efficiently, safely and co-operatively. 
Risks to self, others and the environment are anticipated and minimisation strategies implemented accordingly. 
Environmental implications associated with cane haulage are identified, assessed and reported to the supervisor. 
Shut-down procedures for cane haulage vehicle are completed to manufacturer's specifications and enterprise requirements. 
Records are completed and maintained according to enterprise requirements. 
Malfunctions, faults, irregular performance and damage to cane haulage vehicle are identified, detailed and reported according to enterprise requirements. 
Cane haulage vehicle is cleaned, secured and stored according to OHS and enterprise requirements. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

AHCBAC205A - Operate cane haulage vehicle
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