NZQA registered unit standard
Title
Operate a harvester
Level
4
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Credits
25
Purpose
People credited with this unit standard are able to: clarify job
instructions; select and prepare the harvester for harvesting;
carry out field preparation; carry out harvesting with a
harvester; 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);
both available from http://www.worksafe.govt.nz;
Manufacturer’s instructions
Other requirements applicable to this unit standard may include but are not limited to:
Approved Code of Practice for the Management of Noise in the Workplace
(Wellington: Department of Labour, 2002); and
Approved Code of Practice for Operator Protective Structures on Self-Propelled
Mobile Mechanical Plant (Wellington: Department of Labour, 1999); both available
from http://www.business.govt.nz/worksafe/
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
Types of harvesting for the purposes of this unit standard may include:
• Root crop (e.g. potatoes, beet etc.)
• Combine harvester (e.g. wheat, barley, cereals, maize)
• Grape
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• Food harvester (peas, tomatoes, sweet corn etc.)
• Fodder (e.g. silage, maize, hay)
• Balage
Evidence is required for one type of harvesting.
4
Personal protective equipment, appropriate to job requirements, is to be selected and
used in accordance with company requirements and manufacturer’s instructions.
5
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.
Job instructions are those given to the operator prior to undertaking a job. They may
include site safety instructions, contract specifications, and written memos.
Manufacturer’s instructions may include specifications, installation, handling, use, and
maintenance instructions and safety data sheets.
Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Clarify job instructions.
Evidence requirements
1.1
Job instructions are clarified in accordance with company requirements.
Outcome 2
Select and prepare the harvester for harvesting.
Evidence requirements
2.1
Attachment or attachments selected are appropriate for the crop to be
harvested and the harvesting purpose or purposes.
2.2
Equipment and machinery are checked and are fit for purpose; and, if required,
corrective action is taken in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions and
company requirements.
Outcome 3
Carry out field preparation.
Evidence requirements
3.1
Hazards in the field are identified and controlled in accordance with company
requirements.
3.2
Crop is assessed for suitability to harvest in relation to maturity, moisture
content, client requirements, and weather conditions.
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Equipment is adjusted to meet the requirements of crop type and crop
conditions in accordance with company and client requirements.
Outcome 4
Carry out harvesting with a harvester.
Evidence requirements
4.1
Machine is operated in a safe manner with no risk of harm to people and
animals or damage to equipment or property structures.
4.2
Crop is harvested with minimal damage taking into account weather conditions,
and in accordance with client requirements.
4.3
Equipment and machinery are monitored during use, and required adjustments
are made in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions and requirements of
the job.
Outcome 5
Carry out post-operational procedures.
Evidence requirements
5.1
Equipment and machinery are shut down and stored in accordance with
company requirements.
5.2
Equipment is cleaned and lubricated, and any damage or faults are repaired,
replaced or reported in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions and
company requirements.
5.3
Documentation for the operation is completed in accordance with company and
client requirements, and is stored in accordance with company requirements.
Replacement information
This unit standard replaced unit standards 6277 and 23634.
Planned review date
31 December 2020
Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process
Version Date
Last Date for Assessment
Registration
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Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR) reference
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
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