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

SUGTCW2A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Conduct cane weighbridge operations

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency SUGTCW2A - Conduct cane weighbridge operations
Description This is a Specialist unit. It covers the skills and knowledge required to operate a weighbridge to weigh and record incoming cane deliveries.
Employability Skills Not applicable.
Learning Outcomes and Application Not applicable.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Not applicable.
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 weighbridge operations
  • Weighbridge systems, including equipment, computer and recording arrangements are checked for operational status
  • Tests to confirm accuracy of weighbridge operations and related functions are conducted in accordance with enterprise procedures, manufacturers instructions and relevant legislation
  • Accurate reporting of the results of the inspection and testing is kept in accordance with statutory requirements, enterprise policy and industry guidelines
  • Faults/discrepancies in weighbridge operation and Hazards are identified and action undertaken in accordance with enterprise procedures
       
Element: Weigh loaded vehicles/bins
  • Bins exceeding weight limit are rejected
  • Weight of loaded bins\vehicles is registered against bin identification
  • Net weight of bins\vehicles is calculated
  • Bins\vehicles and cane type are recorded according to workplace recording requirements
  • The workplace meets housekeeping standards
       
Element: Prepare for shift changeover
  • Weighbridge systems, including equipment, computer and recording arrangements are secured or made ready for the next shift
  • Records of operations are maintained and filed in accordance with enterprise procedures and statutory requirements
  • Shift changeover is carried out according to workplace procedure
  • Incoming weighbridge operators are aware of weighbridge and related equipment status procedures and manufacturer's recommendations
       


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 assessment process must address all of the following items of evidence.

Ability to:

1. Confirm status of weighbridge and related equipment at start up

2. Select, fit and use personal protective clothing and/or equipment

3. Demonstrate manual and automatic modes of operation as appropriate to workplace equipment

4. Demonstrate load weighing procedure. This includes confirming accuracy of weighbridge

5. Monitor weighbridge operation. This typically includes:

confirming correct bins are tipped

bin weights

zero of the bridge or within tolerance range

bin contents and fill height

bin delivery pushers and spotters as appropriate for equipment

6. Identify faults or non-conformance in operation

7. Take corrective action in response to abnormal or unacceptable performance

8. Use appropriate communication methods and equipment

9. Liaise with pushers and pin-pullers as required

10. Report and/or record corrective action as required

11. Complete weighbridge operation records

12. Maintain work area to meet housekeeping standards

May include the ability to:

13. Control yard movements of bins

14. Operate a tipping process

Knowledge of:

15. Relevant state OHS legislation, standards and codes of practice relating to work responsibilities, legislation relating to cane payment as it affects requirements weighing and sampling and weights and measures legislation

16. Functions and basic operating principles of weighbridge and related equipment components

17. Cut to crush sequence

18. The relationship between the weighbridge and downstream operations

19. Purpose and procedures for testing accuracy of weighbridge using test weights

20. Safe work procedures including awareness of health and safety hazards related to weighbridge operation and associated control measures

21. Purpose and limitations of protective clothing and equipment

22. Procedures for responding to emergency situations

23. Method to calculate net bin weight

24. Requirements to liaise/advise related work areas

25. Housekeeping standards for the work area

26. Reporting and recording systems

Relationship with other standards

Pre-requisite units

There are no pre-requisite units for this competency standard.

Co-assessment of related units

Other units of competency relevant to the work role should be assessed in conjunction with this unit. Where the weighbridge operator conducts yard control and/or tipping operations, the following related units are to be co-assessed with this unit.

Operate a tipping process

Control yard movements

Resources required for assessment

Assessment must occur in a real or simulated workplace where the assessee has access to:

Weighbridge and related equipment

Relevant codes of practice and industry standards

Operating procedures and related advice on equipment operation

Loaded cane bins

Personal protective clothing and equipment

Communication systems and equipment

Housekeeping standards and procedures

Workplace information recording systems, requirements and procedures

Assessment requirements

For information on how to assess this competency standard and who can assess, refer to the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.


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.

Not applicable.

The range statement indicates the context for demonstrating competence. This statement is a guide and unless otherwise indicated, items may or may not apply as required by the work context.

Work is carried out in accordance with company policies and procedures, licensing requirements, legislative requirements, codes of practice and industrial awards and agreements. Codes of practice include the Sugar Milling Operations Industry Code of Practice and sugar industry codes of practice related to cane railway and transport operations

Workplace information can include Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and manufacturer's specifications

Calibration of weighbridges are determined using test weights

Information systems may be print or screen based

Work may require the ability to work within a team environment

Communication methods may include use of two-way radios

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
Weighbridge systems, including equipment, computer and recording arrangements are checked for operational status 
Tests to confirm accuracy of weighbridge operations and related functions are conducted in accordance with enterprise procedures, manufacturers instructions and relevant legislation 
Accurate reporting of the results of the inspection and testing is kept in accordance with statutory requirements, enterprise policy and industry guidelines 
Faults/discrepancies in weighbridge operation and Hazards are identified and action undertaken in accordance with enterprise procedures 
Bins exceeding weight limit are rejected 
Weight of loaded bins\vehicles is registered against bin identification 
Net weight of bins\vehicles is calculated 
Bins\vehicles and cane type are recorded according to workplace recording requirements 
The workplace meets housekeeping standards 
Weighbridge systems, including equipment, computer and recording arrangements are secured or made ready for the next shift 
Records of operations are maintained and filed in accordance with enterprise procedures and statutory requirements 
Shift changeover is carried out according to workplace procedure 
Incoming weighbridge operators are aware of weighbridge and related equipment status procedures and manufacturer's recommendations 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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