Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit covers the process of maintaining and operating machinery and equipment and defines the standard required to: carry out pre-operational checks and maintenance and report defects if necessary; secure attachments according to manufacturer's directions; operate machinery in a safe and controlled manner; follow procedures to minimise environmental impacts; implement shut-down procedures and store machinery and equipment; record maintenance and operation details. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit applies to workers in agriculture, horticulture and land management who operate machinery and equipment for the enterprise. The unit is likely to be carried out under limited supervision with checking only related to overall progress. |
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
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Prepare machinery and equipment for use |
1.1. Machine and equipment is selected appropriate to job requirements and confirmed against a work plan. 1.2. Routine pre-operational checks of machinery and equipment are carried out to manufacturer's specifications and enterprise requirements. 1.3. Equipment is securely attached and calibrated for operation to manufacturer's specifications. 1.4. Faulty machinery and equipment is identified, safety tagged, and reported to supervisor according to enterprise requirements. 1.5. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards are identified, risks assessed and risk controls are implemented. |
2. Operate machinery and equipment |
2.1. Machinery and equipment is operated in a safe and controlled manner, and monitored for performance and efficiency. 2.2. Risk to self, others and the environment are recognised and minimised according to enterprise and OHS requirements. 2.3. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is selected, used and maintained according to procedures. 2.4. Environmental implications associated with machinery operation are identified, assessed and taken into account. |
3. Check and complete machinery and equipment operation |
3.1. Machinery and equipment shut-down procedures are carried out to manufacturer's specifications and enterprise requirements. 3.2. Machinery and equipment operational records are maintained according to enterprise requirements. 3.3. Machinery and equipment damage, malfunctions or irregular performance are recorded and/or reported according to enterprise requirements. 3.4. Machinery and equipment is cleaned, secured and stored according to manufacturer's specifications and 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 achievement 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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Machinery and equipment 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 |