AHCMOM205 Operate vehicles

Release: 1

AHCMOM205 Operate vehicles

Modification History

Release	TP Version	Comment
1	AHCv1.0	Initial release

Application

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to operate and maintain vehicles.

All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, work health and safety requirements, manufacturer’s specifications and sustainability practices.

This unit applies to individuals who work under general supervision and exercise limited autonomy with some accountability for their own work. They undertake defined activities and work in a structured context.

Appropriate licenses for the operation of a vehicle are obtained where required.

Pre-requisite Unit

Nil.

Unit Sector

Machinery operation and maintenance (MOM)

Elements and Performance Criteria

Element	Performance criteria
Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1. Prepare vehicle for use	1.1 Identify work health and safety hazards in the work area and report to the supervisor 1.2 Carry out routine checks and maintenance of vehicle prior to use 1.3 Identify faults or malfunctions and report for repair 1.4 Secure loads appropriately 1.5 Select and use suitable personal protective equipment
2. Drive vehicle	2.1 Drive vehicle in a safe and controlled manner 2.2 Identify and anticipate driving hazards and control through the application of safe and defensive driving techniques 2.3 Recognise environmental implications associated with vehicle operation and apply positive enterprise environmental procedures where relevant
3. Complete and record vehicle performance	3.1 Conduct shut-down procedures 3.2 Perform routine operational servicing and minor maintenance 3.3 Identify and report malfunctions, faults, irregular performance or damage 3.4 Clean and decontaminate (where necessary), secure and store vehicles 3.5 Maintain vehicle use records

Foundation Skills

Foundation Skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

Range of Conditions

Unit Mapping Information

This unit is equivalent to AHCMOM205A Operate vehicles.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72