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FDFSUG207A
Conduct cane weighbridge operations

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit has application in the sugar milling industry.

This unit describes the outcomes required to operate a weighbridge to weigh and record incoming cane deliveries.

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Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisite units for this competency standard.

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.



Evidence Required

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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

Assessment must be carried out in a manner that recognises the cultural and literacy requirements of the assessee and is appropriate to the work performed.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of ability to:

confirm status of weighbridge and related equipment at start up

demonstrate load weighing procedure

liaise with pushers and pin-pullers as required

complete weighbridge operation records.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must occur in a real or simulated workplace where the assessee has access to:

Weighbridge and related equipment

Relevant codes of practice and industry standards

Operating procedures and related advice on equipment operation

Loaded cane bins

Personal protective clothing and equipment

Communication systems and equipment

Housekeeping standards and procedures

Workplace information recording systems, requirements and procedures.

Method of assessment

Other units of competency relevant to the work role should be assessed in conjunction with this unit. Where the weighbridge operator conducts yard control and/or tipping operations, the following related units are to be co-assessed with this unit.

SUG222A Operate a tipping station

SUG101A Move cane bins in a marshalling yard.

Guidance information for assessment

To ensure consistency in one's performance, competency should be demonstrated on more than one occasion over a period of time in order to cover a variety of circumstances, cases and responsibilities, and where possible, over a number of assessment activities.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills include:

Ability to:

confirm status of weighbridge and related equipment at start up

select, fit and use personal protective clothing and/or equipment

demonstrate manual and automatic modes of operation as appropriate to workplace equipment

demonstrate load weighing procedure including confirming accuracy of weighbridge

monitor weighbridge operation including:

confirming correct bins are tipped

recording bin weights

checking the zero of the bridge or within tolerance range

checking bin contents and fill height

using bin delivery pushers and spotters as appropriate for equipment

identifing faults or non-conformance in operation

take corrective action in response to abnormal or unacceptable performance

use appropriate communication methods and equipment

liaise with pushers and pin-pullers as required

report and/or record corrective action as required

complete weighbridge operation records

maintain work area to meet housekeeping standards

Required knowledge includes:

Knowledge of:

relevant state OHS legislation, standards and codes of practice relating to work responsibilities, legislation relating to cane payment as it affects requirements weighing and sampling and weights and measures legislation

functions and basic operating principles of weighbridge and related equipment components

cut to crush sequence

the relationship between the weighbridge and downstream operations

purpose and procedures for testing accuracy of weighbridge using test weights

safe work procedures including awareness of health and safety hazards related to weighbridge operation and associated control measures

purpose and limitations of protective clothing and equipment

procedures for responding to emergency situations

method to calculate net bin weight

requirements to liaise/advise related work areas

housekeeping standards for the work area

reporting and recording systems

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Policies and procedures

Work is carried out in accordance with company policies and procedures, licensing requirements, legislative requirements, codes of practice and industrial awards and agreements.

Codes of Practice

Codes of practice include the Sugar Milling Operations Industry Code of Practice and sugar industry codes of practice related to cane railway and transport operations.

Workplace information

Workplace information can include:

Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

manufacturer's specifications.

Information systems

Information systems may be print or screen based.

Weighbridge calibration

Calibration of weighbridges is determined using test weights.

Teamwork

Work may require the ability to work within a team environment.

Communication methods

Communication methods may include use of two-way radios.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Weighbridge systems, including equipment, computer and recording arrangements are checked for operational status 
Tests to confirm accuracy of weighbridge operations and related functions are conducted in accordance with enterprise procedures, manufacturer’s instructions and relevant legislation 
Accurate reporting of the results of the inspection and testing is kept in accordance with statutory requirements, enterprise policy and industry guidelines 
Faults/discrepancies in weighbridge operation and Hazards are identified and action undertaken in accordance with enterprise procedures 
Bins exceeding weight limit are rejected 
Weight of loaded binsvehicles is registered against bin identification 
Net weight of binsvehicles is calculated 
Binsvehicles and cane type are recorded according to workplace recording requirements 
The workplace meets housekeeping standards 
Weighbridge systems, including equipment, computer and recording arrangements are secured or made ready for the next shift 
Records of operations are maintained and filed in accordance with enterprise procedures and statutory requirements 
Shift changeover is carried out according to workplace procedure 
3.4 Incoming weighbridge operators are aware of weighbridge and related equipment status procedures and manufacturer's recommendations 

Forms

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