Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit covers the process of operating tractors with or without attached equipment and defines the standard required to: carry out pre-operational checks and maintenance including tagging defects; set and secure attachments according to manufacturer's directions; operate tractor in a safe and controlled manner; implement shut-down procedures; store machinery and equipment and record maintenance and operation details. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit applies to workers in the agriculture, horticulture or land management sectors who operate tractors under some supervision with regular checking and within enterprise guidelines. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not Applicable
Pre-Requisites
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Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Not Applicable
Elements and Performance Criteria
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Prepare tractor for operation |
1.1. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards in the work area are identified and safety concerns reported to the supervisor. 1.2. Routine checks of tractors are conducted prior to use according to manufacturer's specifications and enterprise requirements. 1.3. Attached equipment is identified and selected appropriate to work requirements, checked for safety and set for operation. 1.4. Tractor and attached equipment faults or malfunctions are identified and reported for repair according to enterprise requirements. |
2. Operate tractor |
2.1. Risks to self, others and the environment are recognised and avoided according to enterprise requirements. 2.2. Suitable personal protective equipment is used, maintained and stored according to enterprise requirements. 2.3. Tractor is operated according to low risk operating procedures in a controlled manner and monitored for performance and efficiency. 2.4. Environmental impacts associated with tractor operation are recognised and minimised according to directions. |
3. Complete and check tractor operation |
3.1. Shut-down procedures are conducted according to manufacturer's specifications and enterprise requirements. 3.2. Malfunctions, faults, irregular performance or damage to tractor and attached equipment is detailed and reported according to enterprise requirements. 3.3. Tractor and attached equipment is cleaned and decontaminated where necessary, secured and stored according to enterprise and OHS requirements. 3.4. Tractor operational reports are maintained to industry standards according to enterprise requirements. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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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. |
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Overview of assessment |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include evidence of the following:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances. |
Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. |
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Tractors may include: |
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Steering systems may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Machinery operation and maintenance |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |
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Competency field
Competency field |