This unit relates to the packaging and labelling and storing of commercial quantities of seed.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Select and prepare seed packaging and labelling machinery and equipment for use

1.1. Seed packaging and labelling machinery and equipment is selected and prepared to job requirements and confirmed against work plan.

1.2. Routine pre-operational checks of machinery and equipment are completed to manufacturer's specifications and enterprise requirements.

1.3. Information for labelling is checked against work orders and job descriptions.

1.4. Performance, efficiency and irregularities are reported to the supervisor.

1.5. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards in the workplace are recognised, risk assessed and minimised according to enterprise requirements.

2. Operate seed packaging and labelling machinery and equipment

2.1. Machinery and equipment is operated in a safe and controlled manner and monitored for performance, efficiency and irregularities are reported to the supervisor.

2.2. Risks to self, others and the environment are anticipated and minimisation strategies implemented accordingly.

2.3. Suitable personal protective clothing and equipment is selected, used, maintained and stored according to OHS requirements.

2.4. Environmental implications associated with machinery operation are identified, assessed and reported to the supervisor.

3. Complete and report on seed packaging and labelling machinery and equipment operation

3.1. Shut-down procedures for machinery and equipment are completed to manufacturers' specifications and enterprise requirements.

3.2. Machinery and equipment operational records are completed and maintained according to enterprise requirements.

3.3. Malfunctions, faults, observation of irregular performance and damage to machinery and equipment are detailed and reported according to enterprise requirements.

3.4. Machinery and equipment is cleaned, secured and stored according to OHS and enterprise requirements.

4. Move and store packaged seed

4.1. Packaged seed is handled with care and loaded onto pallets ready for moving and storage.

4.2. Packaged seed is stored and retrieved according to enterprise storage plans.

Required skills

prepare bulk storage

operate bulk seed transportation equipment

prepare packaging

operate industrial sewing machines

identify alternative methods of bag sealing

operate label printers and label and apply stickers and labels

operate palletizing equipment

operate a pallet wrapper / Shrink wrap palletised seed

operate bag and pallet transportation systems

perform basic machinery maintenance

label and stencil seed bags

seal seed packages

use literacy skills to read, interpret and follow organisational policies and procedures, follow sequenced written instructions, record accurately and legible information collected and select and apply procedures for a range of tasks

use oral communication skills/language competence to fulfil the job role as specified by the organisation, including questioning techniques, active listening, clarifying information and consulting with supervisors as required

use numeracy skills to estimate, calculate and record routine workplace measures

use interpersonal skills to work with and relate to people from a range of cultural, social and religious backgrounds and with a range of physical and mental abilities.

Required knowledge

associated regulations and legislation that covers labelling of packaged seed

chemical warnings, the detail of the seed that must be put on the bag

alternative methods of bag sealing

bulk seed storage

seed packaging methods

seed packaging equipment

basic equipment maintenance

packaged product transport and storage

machinery and workplace safety

enterprise storage plans

enterprise labelling requirements

types of packaging.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:

set up and prepare machinery for use

operate packaging and labelling machinery, and

move and store packaged seed.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.

Activities may include:

those associated with all commercial quantities of seed.

Unit sector

Seed processing

This unit contains employability skills.