Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare and operate a cane harvester in the sugar cane production industry.
All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, work health and safety requirements manufacturer’s specifications and sustainability practices.
This unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work. They use discretion and judgement in the selection and use of available resources.
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 Identify and report potential work health and safety hazards 1.2 Conduct routine pre operational checks as described in operator manual 1.3 Replace and report damaged or worn components 1.4 Select and use appropriate personnel protective equipment 1.5 Carry out cabin drill 1.6 Locate and select crop class, variety and field for harvest |
2. Carry out cane harvesting | 2.1 Set and operate harvester in a safe, controlled and correct manner and monitored for performance and efficiency 2.2 Operate harvester in co-ordination with haul out vehicles and other associated harvesting equipment 2.3 Harvest cane in a productive, safe and controlled manner and consign correctly 2.4 Anticipate risks to self, others and the environment implement minimisation strategies accordingly 2.5 Identify and asses environmental implications associated with cane harvesting and report to the supervisor |
3. Complete cane harvesting operations | 3.1 Follow shut down procedures 3.2 Perform routine operational servicing and minor maintenance 3.3 Identify and report malfunctions, faults, irregular performance or damage 3.4 Sterilise harvester to prevent cross-property contamination 3.5 Secure and store machinery 3.6 Maintain machinery use records |
Evidence of Performance
The candidate must be observed preparing and operating a sugar cane harvester.
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 operating procedures
perform routine safety, basic service and maintenance procedures
complete pre-operational checks
recognise and reporting defects
familiarise self with local conditions
carry out emergency operating procedures
operate machinery and equipment to industry standards
communicate and co-operating with other personnel such as haul-out drivers
control cane spillage
sterilise effectively the harvester to prevent cross-property contamination
use safe and environmentally responsible workplace practices
maintain operational records
follow enterprise work health and safety policies
Evidence of Knowledge
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:
components, controls and features of cane harvesters and their functions
operating principles and operating methods for cane harvesters
cane harvester processes and spillage minimisation techniques
legislative requirements with regard to licensing
harvest and haulage processes and procedures
principles of the safe removal of obstacles from harvesters and adjustment of harvester settings
work health and safety and environmental protection legislation, codes of practice and enterprise procedures
enterprise biosecurity policies
environmental impacts and minimisation measures
Assessment Conditions
Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or simulated environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting. All evidence collected must meet minimum requirements including industry standard timeframes for performance of tasks.
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)