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Unit of competency details

AHCMOM310 - Operate land-forming machinery and equipment (Release 1)

Summary

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Supersedes and is equivalent to AHCMOM310A - Operate land-forming machinery and equipmentThis unit is equivalent to AHCMOM310A Operate land-forming machinery and equipment 26/Jun/2016

Release Status:
Replaced
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(View details for release 2) 19/Dec/2018
1 (this release) 27/Jun/2016

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SchemeCodeClassification value
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 030717 Plant And Machine Operations  

Classification history

SchemeCodeClassification valueStart dateEnd date
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 030717 Plant And Machine Operations  14/Oct/2016 
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Modification History

Release

TP Version

Comment

1

AHCv1.0

Initial release

Application

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to operate land forming machinery and equipment.

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 broad direction and take responsibility for their own work and use discretion and judgement in the selection and use of available resources.

No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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 machinery for use

1.1 Identify and report potential work health and safety hazards

1.2 Select and use appropriate personnel protective equipment

1.3 Conduct routine pre-operational checks and housekeeping tasks

1.4 Replace and report damaged or worn components

1.5 Identify and report potential environmental implications

1.6 Attach ancillary equipment and check for correct operation

2. Operate machinery and equipment

2.1 Operate machinery and equipment in a safe, efficient and controlled manner

2.2 Operate machinery in accordance with task requirements and conditions

2.3 Monitor machinery performance and efficiency and make adjustments as required

2.4 Assess and minimise potential risks to self, others and the environment

3. Complete work

3.1 Follow shut down procedures

3.2 Complete operational records

3.3 Carry out routine operator servicing

3.4 Identify and report malfunctions, faults, irregular performance or damage

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 AHCMOM310A Operate land-forming machinery and equipment.

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Assessment requirements

Modification History

Release

TP Version

Comment

1

AHCv1.0

Initial release

Performance Evidence

The candidate must be observed operating land forming machinery and equipment for agricultural or conservation earthworks purposes.

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
  • operate land forming machinery and equipment in a safe, efficient and controlled manner
  • conduct pre and post operational checks
  • attach and uncouple associated equipment
  • perform minor maintenance and fault finding
  • record work activities
  • follow enterprise work health and safety policies

Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

  • manufacturer's requirements and workplace requirements for:
  • pre-operational checks
  • machinery operation techniques
  • operator level servicing
  • shutdown
  • emergency procedures
  • basic diagnostic techniques
  • equipment characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations
  • components and controls features and functions including precision controls
  • general land forming concepts and practices including:
  • contouring, surface drainage and erosion
  • slope requirements
  • survey and set out
  • relevant work health and safety and environmental legislation, Codes of Practice and enterprise 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.

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.

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