Unit of competency
Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 2 |
This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 3.0. |
Release 1 |
This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 1.0. |
Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to undertake pre-start checks, operate and shut down vehicles used in the agriculture, horticulture and land management sectors.
The unit applies to individuals who operate vehicles to undertake routine work under general supervision with limited autonomy and accountability.
Vehicle must be operated according to relevant state/territory licensing authority vehicle licence requirements and regulations.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Pre-requisite Unit
Nil
Unit Sector
Machinery operation and maintenance (MOM)
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 vehicle for use |
1.1 Confirm with supervisor activity to be undertaken, including identifying and reporting potential hazards and risks and implementing safe working practices to manage risk 1.2 Source and interpret relevant vehicle operation and maintenance manual and observe manufacturer instructions 1.3 Select and use personal protective equipment and safety equipment applicable to operating the vehicle 1.4 Carry out vehicle routine pre-operational checks and maintenance of vehicle prior to use 1.5 Identify faults or malfunctions and report to supervisor for repair 1.6 Secure loads according to vehicle operation manual and manufacturer instructions |
2. Drive vehicle |
2.1 Carry out pre-start, and start up procedures according to workplace health and safety guidelines 2.2 Drive vehicle in a safe and controlled manner 2.3 Identify and anticipate driving hazards during vehicle operation 2.4 Apply safe and defensive driving techniques for controlling hazards 2.5 Identify environmental and biosecurity implications associated with vehicle operation and minimise impact |
3. Complete vehicle operation |
3.1 Park vehicle and conduct shut down according to workplace procedures 3.2 Perform routine operational servicing and minor maintenance according to vehicle operation and maintenance manual 3.3 Identify and report malfunctions, faults, irregular performance or damage to supervisor 3.4 Clean, decontaminate, secure and store vehicle 3.5 Remove and store keys according to workplace procedures 3.6 Maintain vehicle use records in required format |
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 |
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Writing |
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Oral communication |
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Numeracy |
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Navigate the world of work |
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Range of Conditions
This section specifies different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.
Vehicle must include at least one of the following: |
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Pre-operational checks must include: |
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Biosecurity implications must include: |
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Unit Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
AHCMOM205 Operate vehicles Release 2 |
AHCMOM205 Operate vehicles Release 1 |
Minor changes to performance criteria, foundation skills and range of conditions |
Equivalent unit |
Links
Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides are available at VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72