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

AHCSPO303 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Operate a gravity table

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCSPO303 - Operate a gravity table
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to operate a gravity table to clean or process seed. It applies to the operation of gravity tables for cleaning or processing commercial quantities of seed. Workers operate with some judgement and discretion and work would normally be carried out under minimal supervision within enterprise requirements and procedures.It applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources. All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures.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: Set up and prepare gravity table for use
  • Prepare a gravity table 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
       
Element: Operate a gravity table to process seed
  • 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
       
Element: Complete and report on gravity table operation
  • Complete shut-down procedures to manufacturer's specifications and enterprise requirements
  • Complete and maintain operational records
  • Report malfunctions, faults and observation of irregular performance of gravity table
  • Disassemble gravity table after operations
  • Clean gravity table and associated components
       


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. Set up and prepare gravity table for use

1.1 Prepare a gravity table to job requirements and confirm against work plan

1.2 Complete routine pre-operational checks of the machine to manufacturer's specifications and enterprise requirements

1.3 Recognise work health and safety hazards in the workplace and assess and minimise risks

2. Operate a gravity table to process seed

2.1 Operate machinery and equipment in a safe and controlled manner and monitor for performance and efficiency

2.2 Anticipate risks to self, others and the environment and implement minimisation strategies accordingly

2.3 Select, use, maintain and store suitable personal protective equipment (PPE)

2.4 Report environmental implications associated with machinery operation

3. Complete and report on gravity table operation

3.1 Complete shut-down procedures to manufacturer's specifications and enterprise requirements

3.2 Complete and maintain operational records

3.3 Report malfunctions, faults and observation of irregular performance of gravity table

3.4 Disassemble gravity table after operations

3.5 Clean gravity table and associated components

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:

assess the product input and outputs of the gravity table

make adjustments to the gravity table settings to maximise the output

set up and prepare gravity table for use

perform basic maintenance of gravity table

report on gravity table operations

disassemble and clean gravity table and associated components after operation

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

principles and practices for operating gravity tables

cleaning strategies

deck types and designs and their effects on operational effectiveness

machine capabilities and settings

machinery safety

seed biology and damage to seed by mechanical action

the adjustment and effect of airflow, oscillation and deck angle

the principles of gravity separation

types of available gravity tables

Submission Requirements

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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.

Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Set up and prepare gravity table for use

1.1 Prepare a gravity table to job requirements and confirm against work plan

1.2 Complete routine pre-operational checks of the machine to manufacturer's specifications and enterprise requirements

1.3 Recognise work health and safety hazards in the workplace and assess and minimise risks

2. Operate a gravity table to process seed

2.1 Operate machinery and equipment in a safe and controlled manner and monitor for performance and efficiency

2.2 Anticipate risks to self, others and the environment and implement minimisation strategies accordingly

2.3 Select, use, maintain and store suitable personal protective equipment (PPE)

2.4 Report environmental implications associated with machinery operation

3. Complete and report on gravity table operation

3.1 Complete shut-down procedures to manufacturer's specifications and enterprise requirements

3.2 Complete and maintain operational records

3.3 Report malfunctions, faults and observation of irregular performance of gravity table

3.4 Disassemble gravity table after operations

3.5 Clean gravity table and associated components

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
Prepare a gravity table 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 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 shut-down procedures to manufacturer's specifications and enterprise requirements 
Complete and maintain operational records 
Report malfunctions, faults and observation of irregular performance of gravity table 
Disassemble gravity table after operations 
Clean gravity table and associated components 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

AHCSPO303 - Operate a gravity table
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