Assessment Requirements for AHCMOM203 Operate basic machinery and equipment

Release: 2

Assessment Requirements for AHCMOM203 Operate basic machinery and equipment

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.

Performance Evidence

An individual demonstrating competency must satisfy all of the elements and performance criteria in this unit. There must be evidence that the individual has undertaken pre start checks, operated, maintained and shut down at least two types of basic machinery and equipment used in the agriculture, horticulture or land management sectors.

For each type, the individual must have demonstrated the following:

identified and reported hazards and implemented safe working practices

carried out basic machinery and equipment pre-operational checks including basic servicing and maintenance according to operation and maintenance manual

operated basic machinery and equipment in a safe and controlled manner consistent with operation and maintenance manual and manufacturer specifications

carried out safe shut down and storage procedures for basic machinery and equipment

followed workplace health and safety procedures during the operation and use of basic machinery and equipment.

Knowledge Evidence

An individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge required to perform the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit. This includes knowledge of:

hazards and risks associated with basic machinery and equipment operation

pre-operational and safety checks for basic machinery and equipment

operating principles and operating methods for basic machinery and equipment

procedures for cleaning, securing and storing basic machinery and equipment

risks associated with the operation of machinery and equipment in different types of weather and terrain conditions

duty of care to self, others and the environment when using and operating basic machinery and equipment

workplace procedures applicable to work health and safety requirements to operate basic machinery and equipment safely.

Assessment Conditions

Assessment of skills must take place under the following conditions:

physical conditions:

a workplace setting or an environment that accurately represents workplace conditions

individual must not be under the influence of alcohol or drugs

individual must not be taking any medication (prescribed or otherwise) that may impair judgement

individual must not be in a fatigued state when operating the machinery

resources, equipment and materials:

a range of basic machinery and equipment

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safety equipment and personal protective equipment applicable to the machinery and equipment being used and the task being undertaken

specifications:

basic machinery and equipment operation and maintenance manuals

industry and workplace biosecurity procedures applicable to basic machinery and equipment operation

timeframes:

according to the job requirements.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Links

Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72