Assessor Resource

AHCMOM302
Perform machinery maintenance

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to maintain machinery and equipment that is used principally in agriculture, horticulture, and conservation and land management work.

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. They 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.

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Evidence Required

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Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare to work

1.1 Clarify requirements of the work responsibilities with the supervisor

1.2 Identify equipment and material resource requirements

1.3 Identify work health and safety hazards, assess risks and implement risk controls

1.4 Select, use and maintain personal protective equipment according to enterprise procedures

2. Carry out engine and equipment checks

2.1 Carry out regular engine equipment checks on machinery and equipment

2.2 Lubricate all relevant grease or lubricant points

2.3 Change oils and filters at intervals prescribed in operator manual

2.4 Check hydraulic hoses and systems for deterioration and rectify defects

3. Carry out transmission checks

3.1 Check drive and steering clutches for operation and adjust where required

3.2 Check transmission oil levels

3.3 Check tracks or wheels and undercarriage for oil leaks and wear

3.4 Identify faulty seals or leaks and take corrective actions where required

3.5 Clean machine as a part of maintenance checks

4. Maintain components and attachments

4.1 Check components for wear and condition

4.2 Replace worn or unserviceable replacement components as part of daily routines

4.3 Complete component inspection and replacement activities

4.4 Check moving operational components for wear and condition and adjust to the tolerances specified in operator manual where applicable

4.5 Clean and maintain work areas and return to operating condition

4.6 Collect, treat and dispose or recycle waste from maintenance activities according to enterprise environmental requirements

5. Record maintenance

5.1 Record identified faults and defects in machine record

5.2 Record maintenance procedures including duplicates usage in workshop record

5.3Report and action service or repair requirements

The candidate must be observed maintaining machinery and equipment that is used in agriculture, horticulture, or conservation and land management work.

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 work procedures

carry out engine and equipment checks

carry out transmission checks

carry out lubrication and replacement of oils and filters

check machinery and equipment components for wear and tear, replace parts, tag and report defects

maintain machinery and equipment components

record details of maintenance and monitoring

implement enterprise work health and safety policies

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

engine function principles

turbo charging and after cooling

assessing engine specifications in line with power requirements

engine electric and hydraulic indicators and gauges

transmission and drive systems

machinery and equipment operation principles

environmental impacts of machinery servicing and legislation covering disposal of fuels, oils and other wastes

relevant work health and safety, environmental legislation, enterprise requirements and codes of practice

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.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare to work

1.1 Clarify requirements of the work responsibilities with the supervisor

1.2 Identify equipment and material resource requirements

1.3 Identify work health and safety hazards, assess risks and implement risk controls

1.4 Select, use and maintain personal protective equipment according to enterprise procedures

2. Carry out engine and equipment checks

2.1 Carry out regular engine equipment checks on machinery and equipment

2.2 Lubricate all relevant grease or lubricant points

2.3 Change oils and filters at intervals prescribed in operator manual

2.4 Check hydraulic hoses and systems for deterioration and rectify defects

3. Carry out transmission checks

3.1 Check drive and steering clutches for operation and adjust where required

3.2 Check transmission oil levels

3.3 Check tracks or wheels and undercarriage for oil leaks and wear

3.4 Identify faulty seals or leaks and take corrective actions where required

3.5 Clean machine as a part of maintenance checks

4. Maintain components and attachments

4.1 Check components for wear and condition

4.2 Replace worn or unserviceable replacement components as part of daily routines

4.3 Complete component inspection and replacement activities

4.4 Check moving operational components for wear and condition and adjust to the tolerances specified in operator manual where applicable

4.5 Clean and maintain work areas and return to operating condition

4.6 Collect, treat and dispose or recycle waste from maintenance activities according to enterprise environmental requirements

5. Record maintenance

5.1 Record identified faults and defects in machine record

5.2 Record maintenance procedures including duplicates usage in workshop record

5.3Report and action service or repair requirements

The candidate must be observed maintaining machinery and equipment that is used in agriculture, horticulture, or conservation and land management work.

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 work procedures

carry out engine and equipment checks

carry out transmission checks

carry out lubrication and replacement of oils and filters

check machinery and equipment components for wear and tear, replace parts, tag and report defects

maintain machinery and equipment components

record details of maintenance and monitoring

implement enterprise work health and safety policies

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

engine function principles

turbo charging and after cooling

assessing engine specifications in line with power requirements

engine electric and hydraulic indicators and gauges

transmission and drive systems

machinery and equipment operation principles

environmental impacts of machinery servicing and legislation covering disposal of fuels, oils and other wastes

relevant work health and safety, environmental legislation, enterprise requirements and codes of practice

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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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Clarify requirements of the work responsibilities with the supervisor 
Identify equipment and material resource requirements 
Identify work health and safety hazards, assess risks and implement risk controls 
Select, use and maintain personal protective equipment according to enterprise procedures 
Carry out regular engine equipment checks on machinery and equipment 
Lubricate all relevant grease or lubricant points 
Change oils and filters at intervals prescribed in operator manual 
Check hydraulic hoses and systems for deterioration and rectify defects 
Check drive and steering clutches for operation and adjust where required 
Check transmission oil levels 
Check tracks or wheels and undercarriage for oil leaks and wear 
Identify faulty seals or leaks and take corrective actions where required 
Clean machine as a part of maintenance checks 
Check components for wear and condition 
Replace worn or unserviceable replacement components as part of daily routines 
Complete component inspection and replacement activities 
Check moving operational components for wear and condition and adjust to the tolerances specified in operator manual where applicable 
Clean and maintain work areas and return to operating condition 
Collect, treat and dispose or recycle waste from maintenance activities according to enterprise environmental requirements 
Record identified faults and defects in machine record 
Record maintenance procedures including duplicates usage in workshop record 
Report and action service or repair requirements 

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