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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare machinery and equipment for use
   • Identify and report potential workplace health and safety hazards
   • Conduct routine pre operational checks as described in operator manual
   • Replace and report damaged or worn components
   • Select and use appropriate personnel protective equipment
   • Attach ancillary equipment and check for correct operation
2. Operate machinery and equipment
   • Operate machinery and equipment in a safe, efficient and controlled manner
   • Operate machinery in accordance with task requirements, conditions and manufacturers operating guidelines
   • Monitor machinery performance and efficiency and make adjustments as required
   • Assess and minimise potential risks to self, others and the environment
3. Check and complete machinery and equipment operation
   • Follow 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 observed operating and maintaining agricultural or horticultural machinery and equipment.

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

complete pre-operational checks

attach ancillary equipment and checking for correct operation

recognise and reporting defects

operate machinery and equipment to industry standards

apply safe and environmentally responsible workplace practices

implement shut down procedures

clean, secure and store machinery

record maintenance and operation details

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Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

manufacturers specifications for servicing of machinery and equipment

operating principles and operating methods for machinery and equipment

principles of weight distribution with regard to load shifting and machinery movement

procedures for cleaning, securing and storing machinery, equipment and materials

potential risks and hazards associated with the operation of machinery and equipment

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

work health and safety and environmental legislation, regulations and Codes of Practice

relevant State or Territory legislation, regulations and Codes of Practice with regard to licensing, roads and traffic requirements

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