Assessment Requirements for AHCMOM312 Operate row crop planting and seeding machinery and equipment

Release: 2

Assessment Requirements for AHCMOM312 Operate row crop planting and seeding machinery and equipment

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 operated row crop planting and seeding machinery and equipment at least once and has:

identified hazards and implemented safe workplace practices and procedures

carried out planting and seeding machinery and equipment pre-operational checks according to operation and maintenance manual

performed minor maintenance

recognised and documented defects in row crop planting machinery and equipment and operational capacity

attached and detached ancillary equipment

operated planting and seeding machinery and equipment according to operation and maintenance manual, manufacturer specifications, task requirements and conditions

followed planting requirements

minimised environmental impacts associated with row crop planting and seeding machinery and equipment operation

followed industry and workplace biosecurity procedures

applied workplace health and safety 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:

hazards and risks associated with row crop planting and seeding machinery and equipment operations

planting and seeding machinery and equipment components, controls, features, technical capabilities and limitations

manufacturer requirements and workplace requirements for:

pre-operational checks

machinery operation techniques

operator level servicing

planned and emergency shut down procedures

environmental impacts associated with operating machinery and equipment used for row crop planting and seeding

workplace procedures applicable to health and safety in the workplace for row crop planting and seeding machinery and equipment operation

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

in a range of weather and surface 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 row crop planting and seeding machinery

resources, equipment and materials:

row crop planting and seeding machinery and equipment

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

specifications:

row crop planting and seeding machinery and equipment operation and maintenance manuals

industry and workplace biosecurity procedures applicable to row crop planting and seeding

relationships:

supervisors

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