Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to set up and operate a mechanical harvester to meet harvesting requirements.
The unit applies to individuals who are required to follow workplace procedures in completing tasks associated with the operation of a mechanical harvester.
All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures according to state/territory health and safety regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to 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. Prepare for mechanical harvesting | 1.1 Confirm job requirements 1.2 Identify potential health and safety hazards and environmental controls according to workplace procedures 1.3 Select, fit and use personal protective equipment according to job requirements 1.4 Ensure materials and equipment are ready for use according to workplace procedures 1.5 Set up and maintain equipment according to workplace procedures |
2. Operate mechanical harvester | 2.1 Start up and operate equipment according to workplace procedures 2.2 Monitor equipment performance 2.3 Adjust equipment operation according to workplace procedures 2.4 Identify and address non-conformances |
3. Complete mechanical harvesting operations | 3.1 Shut equipment down according to workplace procedures 3.2 Clean and store equipment according to workplace procedures 3.3 Collect, treat, dispose of waste according to environmental and workplace procedures 3.4 Record workplace information 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.
Skill | Description |
Reading | Interpret information from a variety of workplace documents |
Oral Communication | Converse clearly to confirm job requirements |
Writing | Record workplace information using industry-based vocabulary, grammar and conventions |
Navigate the world of work | Apply workplace procedures and legislative responsibilities relevant to own role |
Get the work done | Plan and organise tasks to achieve job requirements Identify and solve problems by referring to workplace procedures |
Sectors
Viticulture (VIT)