Elements and Performance Criteria
- Select and prepare seed modification machinery and equipment for use
- Seed modification machinery is selected and prepared to job requirements and confirmed against work plan.
- Routine pre-operational checks of seed modification machinery and equipment are completed to manufacturers' specifications and enterprise requirements.
- Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards in the workplace are recognised, risk assessed and minimised according to enterprise requirements.
- Operate seed modification machinery and equipment
- Seed modification machinery is operated in a safe and controlled manner and monitored for performance and efficiency.
- Risks to self, others and the environment are anticipated and minimisation strategies implemented accordingly.
- Suitable personal protective clothing and equipment is selected, used, maintained and stored according to OHS requirements.
- Environmental implications associated with machinery operation are identified, assessed and reported to the supervisor.
- Complete and report on seed modification machinery and equipment operation
- Shut-down procedures for seed modification machinery are completed to manufacturers' specifications and enterprise requirements.
- Seed modification machinery operational records are completed and maintained according to enterprise requirements.
- Malfunctions, faults, observation of irregular performance and damage to seed modification machinery are detailed and reported according to enterprise requirements.
- Seed modification machinery is cleaned, secured and stored according to OHS and enterprise requirements.