Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to transport farm produce or bulk materials.
All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, work health and safety, biosecurity legislation and codes of practice.
This unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and take responsibility for own work including limited responsibility for the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection and use of available resources and complete routine activities.
Note: relevant vehicles licences are required when farm produce or bulk materials are transported on public roads.
This unit does not apply to livestock transport
Relevant vehicles licences are required when farm produce or bulk materials are transported on public roads.
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. Organise for the transport of farm produce | 1.1 Receive, interpret and clarify briefing, hand-over details, authorisation and clearances appropriately 1.2 Confirm the transportation schedule and organise appropriate equipment and authorised personnel 1.3 Adhere to schedule specifications 1.4 Identify and manage hazards and risks 1.5 Conduct equipment pre-operational checks 1.6 Observe site environmental practices |
2. Load, transport and unload farm produce | 2.1 Conduct start-up, park and shutdown procedures for plant and equipment 2.2 Determine load appropriately and prevent damage to equipment or loss of load 2.3 Load and secure farm produce 2.4 Transport farm produce 2.5 Ensure vehicles follow approved transport routes and speed limits 2.6 Conduct transport of farm produce 2.7 Unload farm produce or bulk materials 2.8 Coordinate transport of farm produce with harvesting machinery, if required 2.9 Complete transport of farm produce to plan and within the operating capacity of the equipment 2.10 Dispatch produce retain documentation, including weigh bills |
3. Protect farm produce quality and integrity | 3.1 Maintain hygiene of all surfaces in contact with farm produce 3.2 Protect farm produce from loss, contamination, moisture and pests during transport 3.3 Store farm produce according to enterprise procedures 3.4 Clean and maintain storage and holding areas, keeping potentially hazardous substances at a safe distance 3.5 Monitor the transport environment using temperature data loggers, if applicable 3.6 Check quality of farm produce at unloading 3.7 Monitor batches of farm produce for isolation and product integrity, where applicable |
4. Carry out equipment maintenance | 4.1 Conduct visual inspection and fault finding 4.2 Conduct routine operational servicing |
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:
identify hazards and implement safe work procedures
manoeuvre transport machinery or truck in difficult sites and conditions
drive truck safely using all available controls
clean and store vehicles and equipment
identify operational faults
complete time sheets and other maintenance records as required
use communication methods to advise and anticipate conditions
interpret plans, reports, maps, specifications
maintain and store records, reports, and log books
select, fit, and use personal and protective equipment
operate and load a truck in accordance with Road Traffic Regulations
plan, load, unload and move a range of loads over a full range of road conditions in accordance with Road Traffic Regulations
conduct pre-start and post-operational checks
maintain the quality and integrity of transported produce
apply relevant work health and safety requirements
apply relevant biosecurity practices
Evidence of Knowledge
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:
manufacturers and work site requirements including property conditions, and hazards on the property and on the open road
road traffic laws and licensing requirements
organisational procedures for use of vehicles and equipment
relevant work health and safety requirements for storage of materials and equipment
work health and safety legislation, codes of practice, procedures, and principles, including manual handling
emergency procedures
site safety requirements
equipment safety requirements
operational, start up, and shutdown procedures and checks
hauling and towing procedures
receipt and document requirements at both ends of the transport operation
differences in handling and operation with bagged and bulk loads
relevant biosecurity requirements
Assessment Conditions
Competency is to be assessed in the work place or workplace and simulated environments that accurately reflect performance in a real workplace setting.
Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs to the Assessment Conditions.
Foundation Skills
Foundation Skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Range Statement
Sectors
Livestock (LSK)