Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit covers the operation of specialised machinery and equipment and defines the standard required to: prepare and operate the machinery in accordance with manufacturer's specifications; operate the machinery in a safe, efficient and controlled manner; conduct pre and post operational checks; perform minor maintenance and fault finding; record work activities. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit applies to workers in agriculture, horticulture and land management who operate specialised machinery and equipment for the enterprise. A high level of individual responsibility is involved, depending on the level and nature of risk involved and the project. This unit does not cover machinery and equipment described elsewhere in the AHC10 standards at the AQF 3 level. |
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. Select and prepare specialised machinery and equipment for use |
1.1. Specialised machinery and equipment is selected and prepared to job requirements and confirmed against work plan. 1.2. Routine pre-operational checks of specialised machinery and equipment are completed to manufacturer's specifications and enterprise requirements. 1.3. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards are identified, risks assessed and risk controls are implemented. |
2. Operate specialised machinery and equipment |
2.1. Machinery and equipment is operated in a safe and controlled manner and monitored for performance and efficiency. 2.2. Risks to self, others and the environment are anticipated and minimisation strategies implemented accordingly. 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 reported to the supervisor. |
3. Complete and report on specialised machinery and equipment operation |
3.1. Shut-down procedures for specialised machinery and equipment are completed to manufacturer's specifications and enterprise requirements. 3.2. Specialised machinery and equipment operational records are completed and maintained according to enterprise requirements. 3.3. Malfunctions, faults, irregular performance and damage to specialised machinery and equipment are detailed and reported according to enterprise requirements. 3.4. Specialised machinery and equipment is cleaned, secured and stored according to OHS 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 |