Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
22/07/2026 11:42 PM AWST
22/07/2026 11:42 PM AWST
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Operate a screen cleaner for seed processing
Operate a screen cleaner for seed processing
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCSPO301A
AHCSPO301A
State Code
D7202
D7202
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
14/02/2014
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
14/02/2014
Nominal Hours
70
Description
This unit covers the process of operating screen cleaners to process seed and defines the standard required to: select screens and prepare machinery for use; operate a screen cleaner; complete and report on cleaning operations.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Select and prepare a screen cleaning machine for use
- 1.1. Specialised screen cleaning machinery and equipment is selected and prepared to job requirements and confirmed against work plan.
- 1.2. Routine pre-operational checks of screen cleaning machinery and equipment are completed to manufacturer's specifications and enterprise requirements.
- 1.3. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards in the workplace are recognised and risks assessed and minimised according to enterprise requirements.
2. Operate a screen cleaning machine
- 2.1. Machinery and equipment is operated in a safe and controlled manner and monitored for performance and efficiency.
- 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 the seed cleaning operation
- 3.1. Shut-down procedures for screen cleaning machinery and equipment are completed to manufacturer's specifications and enterprise requirements.
- 3.2. Screen cleaning machinery and equipment operational records are completed and maintained according to enterprise requirements.
- 3.3. Malfunctions, faults, observation of irregular performance to screen cleaning machinery and equipment are detailed and reported according to enterprise requirements.
- 3.4. Screen cleaning machinery and equipment is cleaned, secured and stored according to OHS and enterprise requirements.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Use of screen cleaners may include:
usage for a wide range of commercially grown seed and include:
aspirators
pre-cleaners
air screen cleaners
any variation of these machines, both reciprocating and rotary, with or without additions to enhance performance.
Screen cleaning of seed may occur
on farms using mobile screen cleaners
in seed processing plants.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Use of screen cleaners may include:
usage for a wide range of commercially grown seed and include:
aspirators
pre-cleaners
air screen cleaners
any variation of these machines, both reciprocating and rotary, with or without additions to enhance performance.
Screen cleaning of seed may occur
on farms using mobile screen cleaners
in seed processing plants.
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:
select screens and prepare machinery for use
operate a screen cleaner
complete and report on cleaning operation.
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:
select screens and prepare machinery for use
operate a screen cleaner
complete and report on cleaning operation.
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.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAL58 | AHCSPO301 | Operate a screen cleaner for seed processing | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D488 | AHC32111 | Certificate III in Commercial Seed Processing | Qualification |
| J793 | AHC32113 | Certificate III in Commercial Seed Processing | Qualification |