Assessment Requirements for AHCMOM202 Operate tractors

Release: 3

Assessment Requirements for AHCMOM202 Operate tractors

Modification History

Release	Comments
Release 3	This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 3.0.
Release 2	This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 2.0.
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 prepared for, safely operated and completed tractor operations under general supervision at least once and has:

identified and reported hazards and implemented safe operating procedures

carried out tractor pre-operational checks and reported faults to supervisor

driven and operated a tractor safely, in a smooth and controlled manner

operated tractors in even and uneven terrain conditions

carried out tractor shut down procedures

maintained tractor use records and reported faults or malfunctions

minimised environmental impacts associated with tractor operation

followed workplace health and safety procedures for safe tractor operation

followed industry and workplace biosecurity procedures.

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:

tractor components, controls and features and operational functions

tractor operation and maintenance manuals

tractor steering systems and features

features, operational functions and procedures for attached equipment

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

distinguishing characteristics of individual tractors including rated performance capacities

effects of various surface and difficult terrain conditions on tractor operation

duty of care to self, others and the environment

relevant legislation with regard to tractor operation and licensing requirements

environmental impacts relevant to operation of vehicles

health and safety in the workplace requirements to operate a tractor 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 the machinery

resources, equipment and materials:

tractors

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

specifications:

tractor operation and maintenance manual

industry and workplace biosecurity procedures applicable to tractor operation

legislation relevant to tractor 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