AHCMOM201 Operate two wheel motorbikes

Release: 2

AHCMOM201 Operate two wheel motorbikes

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 two wheel motorbikes.

The unit applies to individuals who operate two wheel motorbikes 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 a two wheel motorbike for operation	1.1 Confirm with supervisor activity to be undertaken and that the vehicle is fit for purpose 1.2 Identify potential hazards and risks to self and implement safe working practices to manage risks 1.3 Conduct routine pre-operational checks on two wheel motorbike according to operators manual and report faults or malfunctions to supervisor for repair 1.4 Select and maintain personal protective equipment according to workplace safety requirements 1.5 Use and fit personal protective equipment, including helmet that is fit for purpose 1.6 Select two wheel motorbike according to rider’s size, skill level and task to be completed 1.7 Ensure any items that are to be transported on the two wheel motorbike are safely secured 1.8 Identify and confirm areas and applications excluded to two wheel motorbike operation on the workplace safety plan
2. Operate a two wheel motorbike	2.1 Start up, steer, manoeuvre, position and stop two wheel motorbike in a controlled manner 2.2 Comply with legislation and workplace safety plan in regard to carrying passengers 2.3 Identify environmental and biosecurity implications associated with two wheel motorbike operation and minimise impact 2.4 Identify situations where two wheel motorbike good riding techniques are required 2.5 Apply two wheel motorbike good riding techniques to pre-position the body to assist bike stability 2.6 Identify and avoid riding surfaces, terrain and slopes that are dangerous to safe operation 2.7 Operate and manoeuvre over a variety of surfaces, slopes and terrain to minimise risk to safety 2.8 Modify two wheel motorbike operation according to local weather conditions
3. Conduct shut down procedures	3.1 Shut down two wheel motorbike 3.2 Identify and report malfunctions, faults, irregular performance or damage to supervisor 3.3 Store and secure two wheel motorbike 3.4 Remove and store keys in the required location 3.5 Unload, load and secure motorbike safely

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	Interpret textual information from a range of sources to identify relevant and key information about workplace operations
Oral communication	Use clear language to report malfunctions, faults and irregular performance or damage Participate in verbal exchanges to respond to questions and clarify information
Numeracy	Calculate quantities of vehicle fluids including oil and fuel Identify correct tyre pressures
Navigate the world of work	Recognise and follow workplace requirements, including safety requirements, associated with own role and area of responsibility

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.

Pre-operational checks must include:	vehicle damage and serviceability engine oil fuel brakes tyres, including pressure and condition vehicle controls.
Biosecurity implications must include:	control of cross site contamination.
Two wheel motorbike good riding techniques must include:	pre-positioning and adjustment of body weight when going uphill, including standing up and body forward pre-positioning and adjustment of body weight when going downhill, including standing up and body rearward leaning the two wheel motorbike towards the slope and pressing hard on the outside (downhill) footrest, keeping the body weight on top of the tyre tread when riding across slopes standing up to improve situational awareness, when operating in restricted visibility situations, rough terrains and crossing obstacles.
Unload, load and secure motorbike must include at least one of the following:	trailer transportation device on site vehicle storage.

Unit Mapping Information

Code and title current version	Code and title previous version	Comments	Equivalence status
AHCMOM201 Operate two wheel motorbikes Release 2	AHCMOM201 Operate two wheel motorbikes 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