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Unit of competency details

AHCMOM312 - Operate row crop planting and seeding machinery and equipment (Release 2)

Summary

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Supersedes and is equivalent to AHCMOM312A - Operate row crop planting and seeding machinery and equipmentThis unit is equivalent to AHCMOM312A Operate row crop planting and seeding machinery and equipment 26/Jun/2016

Release Status:
Current
Releases:
ReleaseRelease date
2 (this release) 19/Dec/2018
(View details for release 1) 27/Jun/2016

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SchemeCodeClassification value
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 030717 Plant And Machine Operations  

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SchemeCodeClassification valueStart dateEnd date
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 030717 Plant And Machine Operations  14/Oct/2016 
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Modification History

Release 

Comments 

Release 2

This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 3.0.

Release 1

This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 1.0.

Application

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to operate machinery and equipment required for row crop planting and seeding in agriculture and horticulture sectors.

The unit applies to individuals who operate row crop planting and seeding machinery and equipment under broad direction, and take responsibility for their own work.

No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Pre-requisite Unit

Nil

Unit Sector

Machinery operation and maintenance (MOM)

Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements 

Performance Criteria 

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Prepare row crop planting and seeding machinery for use

1.1 Confirm activity to be undertaken, including identifying potential hazards and risks and implementing safe working practices to manage risks

1.2 Source and interpret relevant planting and seeding machinery and equipment operation and maintenance manual and manufacturer instructions

1.3 Select and maintain personal protective equipment according to workplace safety requirements

1.4 Fit and use personal protective equipment according to job requirements and applicable to task to be undertaken

1.5 Conduct planting and seeding machinery and equipment routine pre-operational checks

1.6 Document damaged or worn components and organise for replacement according to workplace procedures

1.7 Attach ancillary equipment and check for correct operation

2. Operate row crop planting and seeding machinery and equipment

2.1 Carry out machinery pre-start, and start up procedures according to workplace practices

2.2 Operate planting and seeding machinery in a safe, controlled and efficient manner and monitor for performance and efficiency

2.3 Operate planting and seeding machinery according to operation and maintenance manual, manufacturer specifications, task requirements and conditions

2.4 Identify environmental and biosecurity implications associated with row crop planting and seeding machinery usage and undertake activities to minimise impact

2.5 Continually monitor hazards and risks, and ensure safety of self, other personnel and equipment

3. Complete work

3.1 Conduct shut down procedures for row crop planting and seeding machinery and equipment according to workplace requirements and manufacturers' specifications

3.2 Perform routine operational servicing and minor maintenance

3.3 Identify and report malfunctions, faults, irregular performance or damage according to workplace procedures

3.4 Clean, store and secure planting and seeding machinery and equipment

3.5 Maintain planting and seeding machinery use records in required format

Foundation Skills

This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential for performance in this unit of competency but are not explicit in the performance criteria.

Skill 

Description 

Reading
  • Interpret textual information from a range of sources to identify relevant and key information about workplace operations

Writing
  • Document planting and seeding machinery use

Oral communication
  • Use clear language to report malfunctions, faults, irregular performance or damage

Numeracy
  • Identify correct tyre pressure

Navigate the world of work
  • Recognise and follow workplace requirements, including safety requirements, associated with own role and area of responsibility

Range of Conditions

This section specifies different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.

Pre-operational checks must include:
  • machine damage and serviceability
  • checking for missing parts
  • condition of tyres.

Biosecurity implications must include:
  • control of cross-site contamination.

Unit Mapping Information

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Code and title previous version 

Comments 

Equivalence status 

AHCMOM312 Operate row crop planting and seeding machinery and equipment
Release 2

AHCMOM312 Operate row crop planting and seeding machinery and equipment
Release 1

Minor changes to performance criteria, foundation skills and range of conditions

Equivalent unit

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Assessment requirements

Modification History

Release 

Comments 

Release 2

This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 3.0.

Release 1

This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 1.0.

Performance Evidence

An individual demonstrating competency must satisfy all of the elements and performance criteria in this unit. There must be evidence that the individual has operated row crop planting and seeding machinery and equipment at least once and has:

  • identified hazards and implemented safe workplace practices and procedures
  • carried out planting and seeding machinery and equipment pre-operational checks according to operation and maintenance manual
  • performed minor maintenance
  • recognised and documented defects in row crop planting machinery and equipment and operational capacity
  • attached and detached ancillary equipment
  • operated planting and seeding machinery and equipment according to operation and maintenance manual, manufacturer specifications, task requirements and conditions
  • followed planting requirements
  • minimised environmental impacts associated with row crop planting and seeding machinery and equipment operation
  • followed industry and workplace biosecurity procedures
  • applied workplace health and safety procedures.

Knowledge Evidence

An individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge required to perform the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit. This includes knowledge of:

  • hazards and risks associated with row crop planting and seeding machinery and equipment operations
  • planting and seeding machinery and equipment components, controls, features, technical capabilities and limitations
  • manufacturer requirements and workplace requirements for:
  • pre-operational checks
  • machinery operation techniques
  • operator level servicing
  • planned and emergency shut down procedures
  • environmental impacts associated with operating machinery and equipment used for row crop planting and seeding
  • workplace procedures applicable to health and safety in the workplace for row crop planting and seeding machinery and equipment operation
  • industry and workplace biosecurity procedures.

Assessment Conditions

Assessment of skills must take place under the following conditions:

  • physical conditions:
  • a workplace setting or an environment that accurately represents workplace conditions
  • in a range of weather and surface conditions
  • individual must not be under the influence of alcohol or drugs
  • individual must not be taking any medication (prescribed or otherwise) that may impair judgement
  • individual must not be in a fatigued state when operating row crop planting and seeding machinery
  • resources, equipment and materials:
  • row crop planting and seeding machinery and equipment
  • safety equipment and personal protective equipment applicable to the task being undertaken
  • specifications:
  • row crop planting and seeding machinery and equipment operation and maintenance manuals
  • industry and workplace biosecurity procedures applicable to row crop planting and seeding
  • relationships:
  • supervisors
  • timeframes:
  • according to the job requirements.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Links

Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides are available at VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72

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