Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to store and handle processed seed and all methods of transfer of the product from grading to packaging and storage. 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.
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 packaging and labelling machinery and equipment for use | 1.1 Select and prepare seed transferring, storing, packaging and labelling 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 Check information for labelling against work orders and job descriptions 1.4 Report machine performance, efficiency and irregularities 1.5 Recognise work health and safety hazards in the workplace and assess and minimise risks |
2. Operate seed transferring, storing, packaging and labelling 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 transferring, storing, packaging and labelling machinery and equipment operation | 3.1 Complete shut-down procedures to manufacturer's specifications and enterprise requirements 3.2 Complete and maintain seed transferring, storing, packaging and labelling machinery and equipment operational records 3.3 Report malfunctions, faults and observation of irregular performance of seed transferring, storing, packaging and labelling and equipment 3.4 Clean, secure and store machinery and equipment |
4. Move and store packaged seed | 4.1 Handle and load packaged seed onto pallets ready for moving and storage 4.2 Store and retrieve packaged seed |
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:
label and stencil seed bags
move and store packaged seed
operate a pallet wrapper to shrink wrap palletised seed
operate bag and pallet transportation systems
operate bulk seed transportation equipment
operate industrial sewing machines
operate label printers and label and apply stickers and labels
operate packaging and labelling machinery
operate palletising equipment
perform basic machinery maintenance
prepare packaging
seal seed packages
set up and prepare machinery for use
Evidence of Knowledge
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:
principles and practices for handling commercial quantities of seed
alternative methods of bag sealing
associated regulations and legislation that covers labelling of packaged seed
basic equipment maintenance
bulk seed storage
chemical warnings and the seed details that must be put on the bag
enterprise labelling requirements
enterprise storage plans
machinery and workplace safety
packaged product transport and storage
seed packaging methods and equipment
types of packaging
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)