Unit of competency Outline
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22/07/2026 11:46 PM AWST
22/07/2026 11:46 PM AWST
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Operate a gravity table
Operate a gravity table
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCSPO303
AHCSPO303
State Code
BAS30
BAS30
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/01/2017
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
12/01/2017
Nominal Hours
70
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to operate a gravity table to clean or process seed. It applies to the operation of gravity tables for cleaning or processing commercial quantities of seed. Workers operate with some judgement and discretion and 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. All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Set up and prepare gravity table for use
- 1.1 Prepare a gravity table 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 Recognise work health and safety hazards in the workplace and assess and minimise risks
2. Operate a gravity table to process seed
- 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 gravity table operation
- 3.1 Complete shut-down procedures to manufacturer's specifications and enterprise requirements
- 3.2 Complete and maintain operational records
- 3.3 Report malfunctions, faults and observation of irregular performance of gravity table
- 3.4 Disassemble gravity table after operations
- 3.5 Clean gravity table and associated components
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D7204 | AHCSPO303A | Operate a gravity table | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ODU25 | AHCSPO309 | Process planting seed | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BCX0 | AHC32116 | Certificate III in Commercial Seed Processing | Qualification |