Application
This is unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to manage preparation and storage of rice seeds for planting.
The unit applies to individuals who are production workers in the rice grain receivals sites and are responsible for receiving paddy rice for preparation and storage for agricultural use. They work under minimal supervision and take responsibility for their own work and that of others in their team.
All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, in accordance with State/Territory food safety, and work health and safety, regulations and legislation that apply to the workplace.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements | Performance criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Produce high quality seed | 1.1 Label seed clearly and accurately to company requirements 1.2 Apply improvement measures to agricultural seed stock to be stored |
2. Determine seed requirements | 2.1 Calculate seed requirements for the area to be sown 2.2 Check seed varieties against available market data and details, and report according to workplace procedures |
3. Evaluate, grade and test seed stocks | 3.1 Ensure seed is graded to required size 3.2 Collect seed samples, package and send for testing according to workplace procedures 3.3 Maintain workplace records according to workplace procedures |
4. Collect and deliver seed | 4.1 Estimate delivery or supply terms, and apply when collecting or delivering seed 4.2 Ensure seed sold or purchased conforms to legislation and regulations 4.3 Arrange appropriate delivery resources according to workplace procedures 4.4 Complete sales and purchase documentation according to workplace procedures |
5. Store seed safely | 5.1 Select and prepare seed storage within food safety requirements 5.2 Organise seed handling and storage equipment and related attachments and materials 5.3 Ensure seed is stored safely under conditions that maintain quality and viability according to workplace health and safety procedures 5.4 Monitor seed systematically for pest status, and apply control measures according to workplace procedures 5.5 Label seed according to workplace procedures 5.6 Clean and maintain seed storage and work area according to workplace procedures |
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential for performance in this unit of competency but are not explicit in the performance criteria.
Skills | Description |
Reading | Reads and interprets plans, specifications, and other documentation from a variety of sources, and consolidates information to determine rice storage and preparation requirements |
Writing | Accurately records and completes organisational documentation using clear language, correct spelling, grammar and terminology when reporting and maintaining rice grain storage records |
Numeracy | Makes calculations appropriate for measuring and estimating rice weights and volumes for seed sowing and storage Performs mathematical calculations for testing and interpreting rice samples and results to determine action |
Oral communication | Effectively participates in verbal exchanges using collaborative and inclusive techniques, including active listening and questioning and reading of verbal and non-verbal signals to convey and clarify information |
Navigate the world of work | Takes full responsibility for following policies, procedures, industry standards and legislative requirements Identifies and acts on issues that contravene relevant policies, procedures and legal requirements |
Interact with others | Cooperates with others and contributes to work practices where joint outcomes are expected and deadlines are to be met |
Get the work done | Takes responsibility for planning, sequencing and prioritising tasks and own workload for efficiency and effective outcomes Makes routine decisions and implements standard procedures for routine tasks, using formal decision-making processes for more complex and non-routine situations Uses the main features and functions of digital tools to complete work tasks and access information |
Sectors
Grain processing (GRA)