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

AHCBAC303A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Prepare to receive grains/seeds

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCBAC303A - Prepare to receive grains/seeds
Description This unit covers the process of preparing to test grains/seeds at receival facilities and defines the standard required to: prepare the site and maintain hygiene; prepare testing equipment; liaise with growers and/or contractors; maintain segregation of grains/seeds and arrange storage.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit applies to working under broad supervision within enterprise guidelines. The work is usually carried out within established routines, methods and procedures where some discretion and judgement are required in the selection of equipment and materials, organisation of work and the achievement of outcomes within time constraints.
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 to work safely
  • Hazards are identified and risks assessed and controlled in accordance with Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements and industry practice.
  • Appropriate personal protective equipment is selected and used in accordance with task requirements and industry practice.
  • Relevant enterprise and/or industry OHS policies and procedures are observed.
       
Element: Maintain hygiene in receival storage facilities
  • Receival and storage areas are cleaned and inspected in accordance with industry practice to ensure grain/seed quality.
  • Receival area is free from potential contaminants.
  • Facilities are inspected and items are identified and reported that require maintenance or repair.
       
Element: Prepare testing equipment for use
  • Testing equipment is assembled in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
  • Equipment calibration is checked and recalibration arranged if required.
  • Testing equipment is inspected and items requiring maintenance or repair identified and reported.
  • Testing equipment is kept clean and free from residue.
       
Element: Prepare to provide service to growers/suppliers
  • All documentation and information is made available including conflict and dispute resolution procedures.
  • All documents and/or data are accessible and available to record all necessary information on receival.
       
Element: Prepare for storage of grains/seed
  • Arrangements are made for segregation of grain/seed according to enterprise standards and industry practice.
  • Site transfer arrangements are made as required.
  • Conveying equipment is inspected and items requiring maintenance or repair identified and reported.
       


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:

prepare the site and maintain hygiene

prepare testing equipment

liaise with growers and/or contractors

maintain segregation of grains/seeds and arrange storage.

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

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

identify hazards and assess risks in grain/seed receival area

operation and maintenance of grain/seed testing equipment

inspection and cleaning of receival and storage areas and equipment

grower/supplier information

identify grain/seed types

use of personal protective equipment

identification of defects such as split grains/seeds, undersize, chaff, weed seeds

use literacy skills to read, interpret and follow organisational policies and procedures, follow sequenced written instructions, record accurately and legible information collected and select and apply procedures for a range of tasks

use oral communication skills/language competence to fulfil the job role as specified by the organisation, including questioning techniques, active listening, clarifying information and consulting with supervisors as required

use numeracy skills to estimate, calculate and record routine workplace measures

use interpersonal skills to work with and relate to people from a range of cultural, social and religious backgrounds and with a range of physical and mental abilities.

Required knowledge

grain/seed receival processes and industry practice

calibration requirements for testing equipment

types of testing equipment such as protein, oil content, moisture etc.

requirements for segregation, traceability and hygiene

impact of residues including chemical

industry practice, standards and quality assurance requirements

legislation and regulations including OHS

quality requirements in relation to grains receival

segregation strategies/methods

dust control

dispute resolution.

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

Seeds and grains may include:

wheat and coarse grains

cotton

grain legumes

oilseeds

temperate pastures

tropical pastures.

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
Hazards are identified and risks assessed and controlled in accordance with Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements and industry practice. 
Appropriate personal protective equipment is selected and used in accordance with task requirements and industry practice. 
Relevant enterprise and/or industry OHS policies and procedures are observed. 
Receival and storage areas are cleaned and inspected in accordance with industry practice to ensure grain/seed quality. 
Receival area is free from potential contaminants. 
Facilities are inspected and items are identified and reported that require maintenance or repair. 
Testing equipment is assembled in accordance with manufacturer's instructions. 
Equipment calibration is checked and recalibration arranged if required. 
Testing equipment is inspected and items requiring maintenance or repair identified and reported. 
Testing equipment is kept clean and free from residue. 
All documentation and information is made available including conflict and dispute resolution procedures. 
All documents and/or data are accessible and available to record all necessary information on receival. 
Arrangements are made for segregation of grain/seed according to enterprise standards and industry practice. 
Site transfer arrangements are made as required. 
Conveying equipment is inspected and items requiring maintenance or repair identified and reported. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

AHCBAC303A - Prepare to receive grains/seeds
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