Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to operate specialised seed processing machinery and equipment such as spiral and colour separators. Workers operate with some judgement and discretion and work would normally be carried out under minimal supervision within enterprise requirements and procedures.
It applies to individuals who take responsibility for their 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 specialised seed processing machinery and equipment for use | 1.1 Select and prepare specialised 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 specialised seed processing 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 specialised seed processing machinery and equipment operation | 3.1 Complete shut-down procedures to manufacturer's specifications and enterprise requirements 3.2 Complete and maintain specialised machinery and equipment operational records 3.3 Report malfunctions, faults and observation of irregular performance of specialised seed processing machinery and equipment 3.4 Clean, secure and store 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 specialised seed processing machinery for use
operate two kinds of specialised seed processing machinery
report on specialised seed processing machinery and equipment operation
Evidence of Knowledge
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:
principles and practices for operating two kinds of specialised seed processing machinery
safe operation of machinery
the basic principles and operation of airlegs
the basic principles and operation of colour sorters
the basic principles and operation of floatation tanks
the basic principles and operation of magnetic rollers
the basic principles and operation of seed dryers
the basic principles and operation of seed sizing equipment
the basic principles and operation of seed spirals
the basic principles and operation of velvet rollers
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)