Assessment Requirements for AHCMOM205 Operate vehicles

Release: 2

Assessment Requirements for AHCMOM205 Operate vehicles

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 and shut down vehicles used in the agriculture, horticulture and land management sectors on at least one occasion and has:

identified and reported hazards and implemented safe operating procedures for vehicle operation

prepared the vehicle for use by undertaking routine pre-operational checks and maintenance tasks

safely secured loads prior to vehicle operation

driven the vehicle in a safe and controlled manner

carried out vehicle shut down procedures including securing of vehicle and safe storage

minimised environmental impacts associated with vehicle usage and operation

followed workplace health and safety procedures during preparing vehicle for use, operation and shut down

followed industry and workplace biosecurity procedures

completed required documentation for vehicle use.

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 vehicle operations

safety requirements for vehicle use and operation

vehicle operation and maintenance manual

vehicle components, controls, features, technical capabilities and limitations

vehicle operating principles and operating methods

load limits and the principles of weight distribution with regard to load shifting and vehicle movement

effects of adverse surface and terrain conditions on the operation of vehicles

duty of care to self, others and the environment when operating vehicles

relevant legislation with regard to vehicle operation and licensing requirements

environmental impacts relevant to operation of vehicles

workplace procedures applicable to workplace health and safety requirements to operate a vehicle safely

industry and workplace biosecurity procedures.

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 vehicles

resources, equipment and materials:

a range of vehicles

vehicle loads

tie down devices

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

specifications:

vehicle operation and maintenance manuals

industry and workplace biosecurity procedures applicable to vehicle operation

legislation relevant to vehicle operation and licensing requirements

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