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.
Elements and Performance Criteria
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 |
Evidence of Performance
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.
Evidence of Knowledge
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.
Assessment Conditions
Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.
Foundation Skills
Foundation Skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Range Statement
Sectors
Biosecurity (BIO)