Unit of competency Outline
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Assist agricultural crop harvesting
Assist agricultural crop harvesting
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCBAC203A
AHCBAC203A
State Code
D6708
D6708
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/12/2011
Field of Education
050101 - Agricultural Science
Original Release Date
01/12/2011
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit covers the assistance provided to others in harvesting agricultural crops and defines the standard required to: prepare harvesting machinery and equipment to harvest crops; operate vehicles and machinery safely and as directed to support the harvesting team; carry out routine checks and refuelling of harvesting vehicles and machinery; dispose of waste liquids and harvest debris according to environmental procedures and record information as requested.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for agricultural crop harvesting operations
- 1.1. Instructions about crop harvesting activities are interpreted and clarified with the supervisor.
- 1.2. Machinery, equipment and tools are selected and prepared for the task being undertaken.
- 1.3. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards are identified, risks assessed and reported to the supervisor.
- 1.4. Suitable personal protective equipment is selected, used and maintained.
2. Prepare harvesting machinery and vehicles for crop harvesting operations
- 2.1. Harvesting machinery and vehicles are fuelled and routine checks are made for oil levels, tyre pressures, and water levels and greasing points.
- 2.2. Instructions are received concerning location of the day's harvesting program, special operating instructions or work procedures.
3. Complete harvesting operation
- 3.1. Harvesting machinery and vehicles are cleaned according to enterprise procedures and the manufacturer's specifications.
- 3.2. All containers, leftover fluids, waste and harvest debris is disposed of safely and appropriately.
- 3.3. All required workplace records are completed accurately and promptly in accordance with enterprise requirements.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Agricultural crops may include:
canola
wheat
hay
barley
oats
rice
triticale
maize
millet
chickpeas
cotton
faba beans
lucerne
lupins
pigeon peas
sorghum
soybean
sugar
sunflower
other crops grown as part of a broadacre mixed farming enterprise not specifically named as horticultural crops.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Agricultural crops may include:
canola
wheat
hay
barley
oats
rice
triticale
maize
millet
chickpeas
cotton
faba beans
lucerne
lupins
pigeon peas
sorghum
soybean
sugar
sunflower
other crops grown as part of a broadacre mixed farming enterprise not specifically named as horticultural crops.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
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:
prepare harvesting machinery and equipment to harvest crops
operate vehicles and machinery safely and as directed to support the harvesting team
carry out routine checks and refuelling of harvesting vehicles and machinery
dispose of waste liquids and harvest debris according to environmental procedures
record information as requested.
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 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:
prepare harvesting machinery and equipment to harvest crops
operate vehicles and machinery safely and as directed to support the harvesting team
carry out routine checks and refuelling of harvesting vehicles and machinery
dispose of waste liquids and harvest debris according to environmental procedures
record information as requested.
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.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S3399 | RTE2030A | Assist agricultural crop harvesting | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAL54 | AHCBAC203 | Assist agricultural crop harvesting | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D451 | AHC20110 | Certificate II in Agriculture | Qualification |