Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare and operate a cane haulage vehicle in the sugar cane production industry.
All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, work health and safety and biosecurity legislation and codes, and sustainability practices.
Operation of cane haulage vehicles carries risk and all work is carried out to comply with manufacturer’s specifications and workplace procedures.
Cane haulage vehicles may include trucks, infield transporters, tractor trailer combinations and other cane transporters.
This unit applies to individuals who work under general supervision and exercise limited autonomy with some accountability for own work. 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 cane haulage vehicle | 1.1 Conduct routine pre-operational checks appropriately of cane haulage vehicle 1.2 Conduct cabin drill according to enterprise policies 1.3 Identify work health and safety hazards in cane haulage and report to supervisor and implement suitable controls 1.4 Select, use and maintain suitable personal protective equipment |
2. Carry out cane haulage operations | 2.1 Operate vehicle safely and monitor for performance and efficiency 2.2 Select, haul and deliver cane appropriately 2.3 Identify risks to self, others and the environment and report to supervisor and implement appropriate strategies 2.4 Identify environmental implications for cane haulage and report to the supervisor |
3 Complete cane haulage operation | 3.1 Complete shut-down procedures to manufacturer's specifications and enterprise requirements 3.2 Complete and maintain records 3.3 Identify and report malfunctions, faults, irregular performance and damage to supervisor 3.4 Clean, secure and store cane haulage vehicle appropriately 3.5 Apply enterprise biosecurity policies as required |
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 apply safe work practices
operate a variety of pushing and towing haulage vehicles
demonstrate emergency operating procedures in normal and adverse conditions
obtain relevant licences and permits
read and interpret farm maps, operators manuals, manufacturers specifications, work and maintenance plans, and Safety Data Sheets (SDSs)
check haulage equipment prior to use
determine operating methods and load from farm maps and instructions
haul cane safely and efficiently
identify and report faults or breakdowns
conduct shutdown procedures
maintain records
communicate with supervisor
follow enterprise work health and safety policies in the context of own work
follow enterprise biosecurity policies in the context of own work
follow enterprise sustainability policies in the context of own work
Evidence of Knowledge
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:
components, controls and features of cane haulage vehicles and their functions
operating principles and operating methods for cane haulage vehicles
principles of weight distribution with regard to load shifting and vehicle movement
risks associated with the operation of cane haulage vehicles in different weather and difficult terrain conditions
environmental codes of practice with regard the operation of machinery
legislation and regulations with regard to the operation of cane haulage vehicles and licensing requirements
cane haulage processes and spillage minimisation techniques
cane harvesting processes as they relate to collection and haulage of harvests
enterprise work health and safety, biosecurity and environmental policies and procedures
Assessment Conditions
Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or simulated environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting.
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
Machinery operation and maintenance (MOM)