Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to apply a range of treatments or modifications to seed using seed treatment machinery and equipment such as coating machinery and chemical treatment machinery. Workers operate with some judgement. Work would normally be carried out under minimal supervision within enterprise requirements and procedures.
It applies to individuals who take responsibility for own work and for the quality of the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources. All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures.
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. Select and prepare seed treatment machinery and equipment for use | 1.1 Select and prepare machinery and equipment to job requirements and confirm against work plan 1.2 Complete routine pre-operational checks of the machine to manufacturer's specifications and enterprise requirements 1.3 Recognise work health and safety hazards in the workplace and assess and minimise risks |
2. Operate seed treatment machinery and equipment | 2.1 Operate machinery and equipment in a safe and controlled manner and monitor for performance and efficiency 2.2 Anticipate risks to self, others and the environment and implement minimisation strategies accordingly 2.3 Select, use, maintain and store suitable personal protective equipment (PPE) 2.4 Report environmental implications associated with machinery operation |
3. Complete and report on seed treatment machinery and equipment operation | 3.1 Complete shut-down procedures to manufacturer's specifications and enterprise requirements 3.2 Complete and maintain seed treatment machinery and equipment operational records 3.3 Report malfunctions, faults and observation of irregular performance of seed treatment machinery and equipment 3.4 Clean, secure and store seed treatment machinery and equipment |
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:
set up and prepare seed treatment machinery for use
calculate, calibrate and measure dose rates
formulate a chemical mix to achieve the best treatment
operate seed treatment machinery and equipment
complete and report on seed treatment machinery and equipment operation
Evidence of Knowledge
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:
principles and practices for operating seed treatment machinery
basics of programmable logic controller/treatment control systems and electrical process
chemical types and classes
difference between coating and pelleting [<5% weight gain film coating (insecticide/fungicide) or >5% weight gain is pelleting]
disposal of waste chemical
hazards of chemicals
labelling requirements associated with coated seed
methods of applying chemical and basic recipe formula
methods of applying powders
personal protective equipment (PPE)
procedures for drying, scalping and aspiration of treated seed
rules and regulations for storage, transportation and bunding
the expectations and limitations of different types of seed coating machines
the interaction of biological components and their effect on other chemicals, powders, polymers and heat
the use and differences in biological components in seed coatings
types of seed treatment machinery and equipment
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
Seed processing (SPO)