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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare basic machinery and equipment for use
   • Read or listen to supervisor’s instructions and seek clarification where necessary
   • Identify and report potential work health and safety hazards
   • Conduct routine pre operational checks as described in operator manual
   • Replace and report damaged or worn components
   • Use and maintain personal protective equipment
2. Operate basic machinery and equipment
   • Operate machinery and equipment safely
   • Complete work to supervisor's satisfaction
   • Minimise environmental impacts associated with machinery operation and maintenance
3. Check, clean and store basic machinery and equipment
   • Conduct shut-down procedures
   • Perform routine operational servicing and minor maintenance
   • Identify and report malfunctions, faults, irregular performance or damage
   • Clean, secure and store machinery
   • Maintain machinery use records

Range Statement

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Performance Evidence

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 and report potential work health and safety hazards

carry out pre-operational checks and maintenance

carry out basic servicing and maintenance of basic machinery and equipment

report and tag defects if necessary

secure attachments according to manufacturer's directions

operate machinery in a safe and controlled manner

implement shut-down and storage procedures

record maintenance and operation details

follow enterprise work health and safety policies

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Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

pre-operational and safety checks for basic machinery and equipment

hazards associated with the operation of basic machinery and equipment

operating principles and operating methods for basic machinery and equipment

procedures for cleaning, securing and storing basic machinery and equipment

risks associated with the operation of machinery and equipment in different weather conditions and difficult terrain conditions

relevant State or Territory legislation, regulations and Codes of Practice with regard to work health and safety requirements, and the use and control of hazardous substances

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

enterprise policies with regard to machinery and equipment use, recording and reporting routines

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