Required skills include

Ability to

confirm status of weighbridge and related equipment at start up

select fit and use personal protective clothing andor 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 nonconformance in operation

take corrective action in response to abnormal or unacceptable performance

use appropriate communication methods and equipment

liaise with pushers and pinpullers as required

report andor 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 liaiseadvise related work areas

housekeeping standards for the work area

reporting and recording systems

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 pinpullers 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 andor tipping operations the following related units are to be coassessed with this unit

SUGA Operate a tipping station

SUG222A Operate a tipping station

SUGA Move cane bins in a marshalling yard

SUG101A Move cane bins in a marshalling yard.

Guidance information for assessment

To ensure consistency in ones 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

Policies and procedures

Codes of Practice

Workplace information

Information systems

Weighbridge calibration

Teamwork

Communication methods