NZQA registered unit standard
Title
Operate a bale wrapper
Level
4
23633 version 2
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Credits
8
Purpose
People credited with this unit standard are able to: carry out
initial preparation for bale wrapping; carry out field preparation;
operate a bale wrapper; and carry out post-operational
procedures.
Classification
Rural Contracting > Agricultural Contracting
Available grade
Achieved
Entry information
Critical health and
safety prerequisites
Driver licence and any driver licence endorsement appropriate to
the machine or vehicle being used.
Explanatory notes
1
The following legislation and requirements apply to this unit standard:
Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992;
Managing health and safety – A guide for farmers (Wellington: Worksafe, 2014); and
Safe use of tractors on farms (Wellington: Worksafe, 2014); and
Approved Code of Practice for Roll Over Protective Structures on Tractors in
Agricultural Operations (Wellington: Department of Labour, 2001); and
Approved Code of Practice for the Management of Noise in the Workplace
(Wellington: Department of Labour, 2002); all available from
http://www.business.govt.nz/worksafe/;
Manufacturer’s instructions.
Any legislation or other requirement superseding any of the above will apply, pending
review of this unit standard.
2
Assessment against this unit standard must be based on evidence from a workplace
context.
3
Personal protective equipment, appropriate for the work being carried out, is to be
selected and worn in accordance with company requirements and manufacturer’s
instructions.
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Definitions
Company requirements refer to all policies, procedures, and methodologies the
candidate’s organisation has in place including but not limited to those relating to
health, safety, environment, quality, and operations.
Manufacturer’s instructions may include specifications, installation, handling, use, and
maintenance instructions and safety data sheets.
Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Carry out initial preparation for bale wrapping.
Evidence requirements
1.1
Wrapping requirements and end purpose are confirmed in accordance with
client specifications and company requirements.
1.2
Wrapper selected is suitable in terms of wrapping requirements.
1.3
Wrapper is checked for condition, damage, wear, and faults; problems are
identified; and corrective action is taken in accordance with manufacturer’s
instructions and company requirements.
1.4
Checks are made and any necessary actions are taken or adjustments made to
ensure the machinery complies with legal and company requirements for
operator health and safety.
Range
may include but is not limited to – fire extinguisher, first aid
equipment, seat, safety belt, mirrors, controls, climate control,
sound equipment, communications equipment.
Outcome 2
Carry out field preparation.
Evidence requirements
2.1
Hazards are identified and controlled in accordance with company
requirements.
2.2
Site and bales are assessed to identify favourable and/or unfavourable
conditions for bale wrapping, and any problems are responded to in accordance
with company requirements.
Range
2.3
site conditions may include but are not limited to – sharp objects,
free drainage or ponding, presence or absence of shade, ground
grub damage;
bale conditions – moisture, materials, insects.
Logistical readiness is established in accordance with company requirements.
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may include but is not limited to – access, fuel and oil supplies and
storage, communications, wrapping material.
Outcome 3
Operate a bale wrapper.
Evidence requirements
3.1
Machine is operated in a safe, smooth, and stable manner with no risk of harm
to people or damage to equipment or property structures.
3.2
Baling operation is checked and the machine is adjusted, as required, in
accordance with manufacturer’s instructions and client specifications.
3.3
Bales are wrapped in accordance with company requirements and client
specifications.
3.4
Wrapped bales are placed in a secure manner, in accordance with client
specifications.
3.5
Equipment and machinery are monitored during operation for damage, wear,
and faults, and are replaced, repaired and/or reported in accordance with
manufacturer’s instructions and company requirements.
Outcome 4
Carry out post-operational procedures.
Evidence requirements
4.1
Equipment and machinery are shut down and stored in accordance with
company requirements.
4.2
Equipment is cleaned and lubricated, and any damage or faults are repaired,
replaced or reported in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions and
company requirements.
4.3
Documentation for the operation is completed in accordance with company and
client requirements, and is stored in accordance with company requirements.
Planned review date
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Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process
Version Date
Last Date for Assessment
Registration
1
25 June 2007
31 December 2016
Review
2
16 July 2015
N/A
Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR) reference
0101
This CMR can be accessed at http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/framework/search/index.do.
Please note
Providers must be granted consent to assess against standards (accredited) by NZQA,
before they can report credits from assessment against unit standards or deliver courses
of study leading to that assessment.
Industry Training Organisations must be granted consent to assess against standards by
NZQA before they can register credits from assessment against unit standards.
Providers and Industry Training Organisations, which have been granted consent and
which are assessing against unit standards must engage with the moderation system that
applies to those standards.
Requirements for consent to assess and an outline of the moderation system that applies
to this standard are outlined in the Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMRs). The
CMR also includes useful information about special requirements for organisations wishing
to develop education and training programmes, such as minimum qualifications for tutors
and assessors, and special resource requirements.
Comments on this unit standard
Please contact Infrastructure ITO at qualifications@connexis.org.nz if you wish to suggest
changes to the content of this unit standard.
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