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Evidence Guide: AHCMOM306 - Ground spread fertiliser and soil ameliorant

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AHCMOM306 - Ground spread fertiliser and soil ameliorant

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Confirm customer requirements.

  1. Confirm with customer that fertiliser or soil ameliorant products to be spread are those that were ordered
  2. Verify with customer that technical specification of product is acceptable for job
  3. Confirm customer's written fertiliser order with customer and document to enable trace back to depot or factory if required
  4. Document agreement for spreading services according to enterprise or industry codes of practice
Confirm with customer that fertiliser or soil ameliorant products to be spread are those that were ordered

Completed
Date:

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Verify with customer that technical specification of product is acceptable for job

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Confirm customer's written fertiliser order with customer and document to enable trace back to depot or factory if required

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Document agreement for spreading services according to enterprise or industry codes of practice

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Identify features of the target area.

  1. Identify and agree with customer on the location and boundaries of area to be treated and record according to relevant industry codes of practice
  2. Assess visually soil type and condition or seek advice from customer
  3. Identify environmentally sensitive areas and plan operations to ensure minimum adverse impact and compliance with any required buffer zones
  4. Inspect and identify in consultation with customer features that may present a hazard to the operation and take appropriate action as required
  5. Identify in consultation with customer location of services and utilities and adjust proposed spreading operation is if required
  6. Identify local weather and climate conditions and take into account when preparing to begin operations
Identify and agree with customer on the location and boundaries of area to be treated and record according to relevant industry codes of practice

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assess visually soil type and condition or seek advice from customer

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Identify environmentally sensitive areas and plan operations to ensure minimum adverse impact and compliance with any required buffer zones

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Inspect and identify in consultation with customer features that may present a hazard to the operation and take appropriate action as required

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Identify in consultation with customer location of services and utilities and adjust proposed spreading operation is if required

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Identify local weather and climate conditions and take into account when preparing to begin operations

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Perform pre-spreading checks.

  1. Determine rate of spreading and calculate buffer zone allowance
  2. Ensure machinery and equipment are clean of soil and/or plant material before it is moved onto site
  3. Prepare machinery and equipment according to enterprise procedures and manufacturer instructions to ensure they are serviceable and are set up and calibrated
Determine rate of spreading and calculate buffer zone allowance

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ensure machinery and equipment are clean of soil and/or plant material before it is moved onto site

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Prepare machinery and equipment according to enterprise procedures and manufacturer instructions to ensure they are serviceable and are set up and calibrated

Completed
Date:

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Spread fertiliser

  1. Select and fit Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to be used by operator and all personnel involved in spreading tasks
  2. Apply fertiliser or soil ameliorant in a manner that complies with guidelines on buffer zones and minimises run-off into waterways and drains
  3. Monitor weather and other conditions to ensure that variations that may alter limits to operation are taken into account, and adjust operations as required
  4. Follow any existing site quarantine or biosecurity protocols as required
  5. Monitor all work to ensure that it is performed in an environmentally aware and safe manner and according to industry codes of practice
Select and fit Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to be used by operator and all personnel involved in spreading tasks

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Apply fertiliser or soil ameliorant in a manner that complies with guidelines on buffer zones and minimises run-off into waterways and drains

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Monitor weather and other conditions to ensure that variations that may alter limits to operation are taken into account, and adjust operations as required

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Follow any existing site quarantine or biosecurity protocols as required

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Monitor all work to ensure that it is performed in an environmentally aware and safe manner and according to industry codes of practice

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Perform follow up and clean-up activities on completion of spreading operations

  1. Return machinery, equipment and hand tools to depot or storage area after cleaning, checking for future serviceability, and carrying out basic preventative maintenance according to enterprise procedures
  2. Record faults for remedial action
  3. Complete records according to enterprise procedures and industry codes of practice
Return machinery, equipment and hand tools to depot or storage area after cleaning, checking for future serviceability, and carrying out basic preventative maintenance according to enterprise procedures

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Record faults for remedial action

Completed
Date:

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Complete records according to enterprise procedures and industry codes of practice

Completed
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Assessed

Teacher: ___________________________________ Date: _________

Signature: ________________________________________________

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Confirm customer requirements.

1.1 Confirm with customer that fertiliser or soil ameliorant products to be spread are those that were ordered

1.2 Verify with customer that technical specification of product is acceptable for job

1.3 Confirm customer's written fertiliser order with customer and document to enable trace back to depot or factory if required

1.4 Document agreement for spreading services according to enterprise or industry codes of practice

2. Identify features of the target area.

2.1 Identify and agree with customer on the location and boundaries of area to be treated and record according to relevant industry codes of practice

2.2 Assess visually soil type and condition or seek advice from customer

2.3 Identify environmentally sensitive areas and plan operations to ensure minimum adverse impact and compliance with any required buffer zones

2.4 Inspect and identify in consultation with customer features that may present a hazard to the operation and take appropriate action as required

2.5 Identify in consultation with customer location of services and utilities and adjust proposed spreading operation is if required

2.6 Identify local weather and climate conditions and take into account when preparing to begin operations

3. Perform pre-spreading checks.

3.1 Determine rate of spreading and calculate buffer zone allowance

3.2 Ensure machinery and equipment are clean of soil and/or plant material before it is moved onto site

3.3 Prepare machinery and equipment according to enterprise procedures and manufacturer instructions to ensure they are serviceable and are set up and calibrated

4. Spread fertiliser

4.1 Select and fit Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to be used by operator and all personnel involved in spreading tasks

4.2 Apply fertiliser or soil ameliorant in a manner that complies with guidelines on buffer zones and minimises run-off into waterways and drains

4.3 Monitor weather and other conditions to ensure that variations that may alter limits to operation are taken into account, and adjust operations as required

4.4 Follow any existing site quarantine or biosecurity protocols as required

4.5 Monitor all work to ensure that it is performed in an environmentally aware and safe manner and according to industry codes of practice

5. Perform follow up and clean-up activities on completion of spreading operations

5.1 Return machinery, equipment and hand tools to depot or storage area after cleaning, checking for future serviceability, and carrying out basic preventative maintenance according to enterprise procedures

5.2 Record faults for remedial action

5.3 Complete records according to enterprise procedures and industry codes of practice

Required Skills and Knowledge

Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Confirm customer requirements.

1.1 Confirm with customer that fertiliser or soil ameliorant products to be spread are those that were ordered

1.2 Verify with customer that technical specification of product is acceptable for job

1.3 Confirm customer's written fertiliser order with customer and document to enable trace back to depot or factory if required

1.4 Document agreement for spreading services according to enterprise or industry codes of practice

2. Identify features of the target area.

2.1 Identify and agree with customer on the location and boundaries of area to be treated and record according to relevant industry codes of practice

2.2 Assess visually soil type and condition or seek advice from customer

2.3 Identify environmentally sensitive areas and plan operations to ensure minimum adverse impact and compliance with any required buffer zones

2.4 Inspect and identify in consultation with customer features that may present a hazard to the operation and take appropriate action as required

2.5 Identify in consultation with customer location of services and utilities and adjust proposed spreading operation is if required

2.6 Identify local weather and climate conditions and take into account when preparing to begin operations

3. Perform pre-spreading checks.

3.1 Determine rate of spreading and calculate buffer zone allowance

3.2 Ensure machinery and equipment are clean of soil and/or plant material before it is moved onto site

3.3 Prepare machinery and equipment according to enterprise procedures and manufacturer instructions to ensure they are serviceable and are set up and calibrated

4. Spread fertiliser

4.1 Select and fit Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to be used by operator and all personnel involved in spreading tasks

4.2 Apply fertiliser or soil ameliorant in a manner that complies with guidelines on buffer zones and minimises run-off into waterways and drains

4.3 Monitor weather and other conditions to ensure that variations that may alter limits to operation are taken into account, and adjust operations as required

4.4 Follow any existing site quarantine or biosecurity protocols as required

4.5 Monitor all work to ensure that it is performed in an environmentally aware and safe manner and according to industry codes of practice

5. Perform follow up and clean-up activities on completion of spreading operations

5.1 Return machinery, equipment and hand tools to depot or storage area after cleaning, checking for future serviceability, and carrying out basic preventative maintenance according to enterprise procedures

5.2 Record faults for remedial action

5.3 Complete records according to enterprise procedures and industry codes of practice

The candidate must be observed operating fertiliser and soil ameliorant spreading equipment.

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:

communicate with clients to ensure a common understanding of task to be performed

assess environmental and physical hazards that may be encountered when ground spreading and take appropriate action to minimise these risks

identify hazards and implement safe work procedures

use maps and interpret written instructions regarding areas to be spread, and products and rates to be applied

maintain and operate equipment according to manufacturer recommendations and in line with equipment calibration and industry standards for uniformity of application

attach ancillary equipment and check for correct operation

apply fertiliser or soil ameliorants at rate agreed by customer to specified land area

monitor and record activities performed

implement shut down procedures, clean, secure, store machinery and record maintenance and operation details

apply safe and environmentally responsible workplace practices

apply enterprise biosecurity procedures

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

equipment being used and understanding of appropriate service and safety checks

environmental risks and how to identify and manage them

operational limits of equipment being used with regard to uniformity of application and health and safety risks

spreading characteristics of different fertiliser and soil ameliorant products

environmental impacts of fertiliser spreading including hazards to waterways

work health and safety hazards including operating in rough or steep terrain

operating principles and operating methods for spreading equipment

procedures for cleaning, securing and storing spreading equipment

environmental impacts and minimisation measures associated with the operation of spreading equipment

work health and safety and environmental legislation, regulations and Codes of Practice

relevant State or Territory legislation, regulations and Codes of Practice with regard to licensing, roads and traffic requirements

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