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Transport farm produce or bulk materials

Transport farm produce or bulk materials

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCLSK322A
State Code
D6967
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/06/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/12/2011
Field of Education
089901 - Purchasing, Warehousing And Distribution
Original Release Date
05/12/2011
Nominal Hours
25
Description
This unit covers the process of legally, safely, and efficiently operating a truck and its componentry to transport farm produce or bulk materials to a required location according to a specified schedule and defines the standard required to: plan, load, unload and move a range of loads over a full range of road conditions in accordance with Road Traffic Regulations; conduct pre-start and post-operational checks; manoeuvre truck in difficult sites and conditions, load, unload and transport livestock safely and according to industry codes; maintain the quality and integrity of transported produce; complete time sheets and other maintenance records; maintain and store records, reports, and log books.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Organise for the transport of farm produce
  • 1.1. Briefing, hand-over details, authorisation and clearances are received, interpreted and clarified in accordance with organisational procedures and regulations.
  • 1.2. Equipment and authorised personnel requirements are organised on time according to transportation schedule.
  • 1.3. Operational delays are minimised through the adherence to schedule specifications.
  • 1.4. Potential risks and hazards are identified and managed according to the work plan and within organisational procedures and regulations, Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) and other relevant legislation.
  • 1.5. Equipment pre-operational checks are performed according to manufacturer's specifications, organisational procedures, regulations, OHS and other relevant legislation.
  • 1.6. Site environmental concerns are adhered to according to relevant legislation.
2. Load, transport and/or unload farm produce
  • 2.1. Organisational OHS procedures, practices, policies and precautions are observed and followed.
  • 2.2. Start-up, park and shutdown procedures for plant and equipment are carried out in accordance with manufacturer's specifications, organisational procedures and regulations.
  • 2.3. Load is determined in accordance with manufacturer's specifications to prevent damage to equipment or loss of load.
  • 2.4. Farm produce is loaded and secured in accordance with organisational procedures and regulations, manufacturer's specifications, and OHS and other legislation.
  • 2.5. Farm produce is transported to specified destination on time, with their condition maintained, in accordance with organisational procedures and regulations, OHS and other relevant legislation.
  • 2.6. Vehicles follow approved transport routes and speed limits according to organisational procedures and regulations, and manufacturers specifications.
  • 2.7. Transport of farm produce is carried out ensuring the safety of personnel, the vehicle, other vehicles, equipment, and the surrounding environment.
  • 2.8. Farm produce or bulk materials are unloaded in accordance with manufacturers specifications, avoiding damage to equipment or personnel.
  • 2.9. Where required, transport of farm produce is co-ordinated with harvesting machinery.
  • 2.10. Transport of farm produce is completed to plan within the operating capacity of the equipment.
  • 2.11. Produce is dispatched and any documentation including weighbills is retained.
3. Protect farm produce quality and integrity
  • 3.1. Hygiene of all surfaces in contact with farm produce is maintained.
  • 3.2. Farm produce is protected from loss, contamination, moisture and pests during transport.
  • 3.3. Farm produce is stored to prevent loss or deterioration, and in line with safe practice.
  • 3.4. Farm produce storage/holding areas are maintained in a clean condition and any potentially hazardous substances are kept at a safe distance in accordance with industry practice and legislation.
  • 3.5. Transport environment is monitored using temperature data loggers if applicable.
  • 3.6. Quality of farm produce is checked at unloading.
  • 3.7. Batches of farm produce are monitored for isolation and product integrity where applicable.
4. Carry out equipment maintenance
  • 4.1. Organisational OHS procedures, practices, policies and precautions are observed and followed.
  • 4.2. Visual inspection and fault finding are conducted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications and organisational requirements.
  • 4.3. Routine operational servicing is conducted to ensure peak performance of equipment and according to manufacturer's specifications, organisational procedures, regulations, OHS and other relevant legislation
5. Maintain hygiene of equipment
  • 5.1. Equipment is cleaned in accordance with manufacturer's specifications, organisational procedures and regulations.
  • 5.2. Attachments and other ancillary equipment are cleaned and stored in accordance with manufacturer's specifications, organisational procedures and regulations.
  • 5.3. All required records and documentation are completed accurately and promptly in accordance with organisational requirements.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Farm produce or bulk materials may include:
the entire range produced or used by the enterprise and might include grains (cereals, legumes, pulses, oilseeds, or pasture seeds), fertiliser and fodder.
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:
plan, load, unload and move a range of loads over a full range of road conditions in accordance with Road Traffic Regulations
conduct pre-start and post-operational checks
manoeuvre truck in difficult sites and conditions, load, unload and transport livestock safely and according to industry codes
maintain the quality and integrity of transported produce
complete time sheets and other maintenance records
maintain and store records, reports, and log books.
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
S3684 RTE3314A Transport farm produce or bulk materials Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAQ37 AHCLSK322 Transport farm produce or bulk materials Unit of competency