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

AHCMOM312A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Operate row crop planting and seeding machinery and equipment

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCMOM312A - Operate row crop planting and seeding machinery and equipment
Description This unit covers the operation of row crop planting and seeding machinery and equipment and defines the standard required to: conduct pre and post operational checks; operate planting and seeding machinery and equipment in a safe, efficient and controlled manner; perform minor maintenance and fault finding; record work activities.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit applies to workers in production horticulture and agriculture and requires a high level of individual responsibility for the care and efficient operation of the equipment, the accurate seed or plant placement required for optimal production, and the potential operating hazards involved.
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 machinery for use
  • Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards for working with machinery are identified, risks assessed and risk controls are implemented.
  • Appropriate personnel protective equipment is selected, used and maintained.
  • Routine pre-operational checks and house keeping tasks are conducted.
  • Damaged or worn components are replaced and/or reported.
  • Ancillary equipment and check for correct operation is attached.
       
Element: Operate machinery and equipment
  • Machinery and equipment is operated in a safe, efficient and controlled manner.
  • Machinery is operated in accordance with task requirements, conditions and manufacturer's operating guidelines.
  • Machinery performance and efficiency is monitored and adjustments made as required.
  • Potential environmental risks of operating sowing equipment are assessed and minimised.
       
Element: Complete work
  • Shut down procedures are followed.
  • Operational records are completed.
  • Routine operator servicing is carried out.
  • Malfunctions, faults, irregular performance or damage are 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:

conduct pre and post operational checks

operate planting and seeding machinery and equipment in a safe, efficient and controlled manner

perform minor maintenance and fault finding

record work activities.

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 implement safe work procedures

conduct pre-operational checks

operate machinery in a safe, efficient and controlled manner

follow planting requirements

perform operator maintenance tasks

attach and uncouple associated equipment

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

manufacturer's requirements and/or workplace requirements for:

pre-operational checks

machinery operation techniques

operator level servicing

shutdown

emergency procedures

precision agriculture and controlled traffic

basic diagnostic techniques

equipment characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations

components and controls features and functions

OHS legislation and requirements for operators

risks to environment from operating sowing equipment for row crops.

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

Type of machinery may include:

machinery and equipment used in establishing row planted crops.

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
Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards for working with machinery are identified, risks assessed and risk controls are implemented. 
Appropriate personnel protective equipment is selected, used and maintained. 
Routine pre-operational checks and house keeping tasks are conducted. 
Damaged or worn components are replaced and/or reported. 
Ancillary equipment and check for correct operation is attached. 
Machinery and equipment is operated in a safe, efficient and controlled manner. 
Machinery is operated in accordance with task requirements, conditions and manufacturer's operating guidelines. 
Machinery performance and efficiency is monitored and adjustments made as required. 
Potential environmental risks of operating sowing equipment are assessed and minimised. 
Shut down procedures are followed. 
Operational records are completed. 
Routine operator servicing is carried out. 
Malfunctions, faults, irregular performance or damage are identified and reported. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

AHCMOM312A - Operate row crop planting and seeding machinery and equipment
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Assessment Record Sheet

AHCMOM312A - Operate row crop planting and seeding machinery and equipment

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