Assessment Requirements for AHCMOM304 Operate machinery and equipment

Release: 1

Assessment Requirements for AHCMOM304 Operate machinery and equipment

Modification History

Release	TP Version	Comment
1	AHCv1.0	Initial release

Performance Evidence

The candidate must be observed operating and maintaining agricultural or horticultural machinery and equipment.

The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.

The candidate must provide evidence that they can:

identify hazards and implement safe operating procedures

complete pre-operational checks

attach ancillary equipment and checking for correct operation

recognise and reporting defects

operate machinery and equipment to industry standards

apply safe and environmentally responsible workplace practices

implement shut down procedures

clean, secure and store machinery

record maintenance and operation details

Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

manufacturers specifications for servicing of machinery and equipment

operating principles and operating methods for machinery and equipment

principles of weight distribution with regard to load shifting and machinery movement

procedures for cleaning, securing and storing machinery, equipment and materials

potential risks and hazards associated with the operation of machinery and equipment

environmental impacts and minimisation measures associated with the operation of machinery and equipment

work health and safety and environmental legislation, regulations and Codes of Practice

relevant State or Territory legislation, regulations and Codes of Practice with regard to licensing, roads and traffic requirements

Assessment Conditions

Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or simulated environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting. All evidence collected must meet minimum requirements including industry standard timeframes for performance of tasks.

Evidence records must include details of the machinery and equipment that the candidate was assessed on.

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.

Links

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