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

AHCBIO201 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Inspect and clean machinery for plant, animal and soil material

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCBIO201 - Inspect and clean machinery for plant, animal and soil material
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to inspect and clean machinery of material that may contribute to the spread of weeds, pests or diseases.The unit applies to individuals responsible for the inspection and cleaning of machinery that is being moved from one location to another to ensure that soil borne pathogens and weeds are not relocated to new sites.This unit applies to individuals who work under general supervision and exercise limited autonomy. They undertake defined activities and work in a structured context.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.
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
  • Select and use appropriate personal protective equipment
  • Identify hazards and report to supervisor
  • Identify and check tools and materials required for the task
       
Element: Inspect machinery and support vehicles
  • Make machinery and support vehicle safe before inspection and ensure free moving parts pinned or supported as required
  • Inspect machinery and equipment for contamination according to organisational biosecurity procedures and legislative requirements
  • Remove covers and guards safely
  • Recognise all points identified in legislation or operating procedures and inspect for contamination
       
Element: Clean machinery, equipment and support vehicles
  • Select correct equipment and location of site for cleaning
  • Clean and check all points listed in appropriate regulations, checklists or organisational biosecurity procedures
  • Replace guards and covers safely
       
Element: Complete cleaning work
  • Dispose of waste materials according to organisational procedures and relevant legislative requirements
  • Record cleaning history on appropriate forms according to organisational procedures
       
Element: Report inspection results
  • Record inspection results on appropriate forms according to organisational procedures
  • Deliver inspection reports to appropriate person in the organisation
       


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.

Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare to work

1.1 Select and use appropriate personal protective equipment

1.2 Identify hazards and report to supervisor

1.3 Identify and check tools and materials required for the task

2. Inspect machinery and support vehicles

2.1 Make machinery and support vehicle safe before inspection and ensure free moving parts pinned or supported as required

2.2 Inspect machinery and equipment for contamination according to organisational biosecurity procedures and legislative requirements

2.3 Remove covers and guards safely

2.4 Recognise all points identified in legislation or operating procedures and inspect for contamination

3. Clean machinery, equipment and support vehicles

3.1 Select correct equipment and location of site for cleaning

3.2 Clean and check all points listed in appropriate regulations, checklists or organisational biosecurity procedures

3.3 Replace guards and covers safely

4. Complete cleaning work

4.1 Dispose of waste materials according to organisational procedures and relevant legislative requirements

4.2 Record cleaning history on appropriate forms according to organisational procedures

5. Report inspection results

5.1 Record inspection results on appropriate forms according to organisational procedures

5.2 Deliver inspection reports to appropriate person in the organisation

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:

select the equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE), and location of site for cleaning

prepare to inspect and clean machinery and vehicles

apply safe work practices in the context of own work

inspect machinery for plant, animal and soil material and taking samples of contamination

clean machinery, equipment and vehicles

use PPE

dispose of waste materials

record cleaning history and inspection results

deliver inspection reports to appropriate person

apply biosecurity protocols in the context of own work.

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

biosecurity protocols for particular contaminants relevant to industry and location

types of contamination

ways in which weeds, pests and soil borne diseases can be spread by machinery and equipment

cleaning techniques appropriate to machinery, vehicles and types of contaminant

machinery and equipment operating features important to know for inspection and cleaning

safe work practices associated with inspecting and cleaning machinery

methods of disposing of solid and liquid waste

procedures for completing forms and delivery of reports.

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:

(add new lines for each of the assessment tasks)

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.

Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare to work

1.1 Select and use appropriate personal protective equipment

1.2 Identify hazards and report to supervisor

1.3 Identify and check tools and materials required for the task

2. Inspect machinery and support vehicles

2.1 Make machinery and support vehicle safe before inspection and ensure free moving parts pinned or supported as required

2.2 Inspect machinery and equipment for contamination according to organisational biosecurity procedures and legislative requirements

2.3 Remove covers and guards safely

2.4 Recognise all points identified in legislation or operating procedures and inspect for contamination

3. Clean machinery, equipment and support vehicles

3.1 Select correct equipment and location of site for cleaning

3.2 Clean and check all points listed in appropriate regulations, checklists or organisational biosecurity procedures

3.3 Replace guards and covers safely

4. Complete cleaning work

4.1 Dispose of waste materials according to organisational procedures and relevant legislative requirements

4.2 Record cleaning history on appropriate forms according to organisational procedures

5. Report inspection results

5.1 Record inspection results on appropriate forms according to organisational procedures

5.2 Deliver inspection reports to appropriate person in the organisation

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
Select and use appropriate personal protective equipment 
Identify hazards and report to supervisor 
Identify and check tools and materials required for the task 
Make machinery and support vehicle safe before inspection and ensure free moving parts pinned or supported as required 
Inspect machinery and equipment for contamination according to organisational biosecurity procedures and legislative requirements 
Remove covers and guards safely 
Recognise all points identified in legislation or operating procedures and inspect for contamination 
Select correct equipment and location of site for cleaning 
Clean and check all points listed in appropriate regulations, checklists or organisational biosecurity procedures 
Replace guards and covers safely 
Dispose of waste materials according to organisational procedures and relevant legislative requirements 
Record cleaning history on appropriate forms according to organisational procedures 
Record inspection results on appropriate forms according to organisational procedures 
Deliver inspection reports to appropriate person in the organisation 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

AHCBIO201 - Inspect and clean machinery for plant, animal and soil material
Assessment task 1: [title]

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Assessment Record Sheet

AHCBIO201 - Inspect and clean machinery for plant, animal and soil material

Student name:

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Assessment task 1: [title] Result: Competent Not yet competent

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Overall assessment result: Competent Not yet competent

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