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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare precision technology for use
   • Identify and report work health and safety hazards
   • Complete routine pre-operational checks
   • Carry out and record minor routine servicing and housekeeping tasks
   • Check ancillary equipment for correct operation
   • Check that data complies with job specifications
2. Use precision technology
   • Operate technology in accordance with task requirements and conditions
   • Monitor activities to ensure that machinery is operating in an efficient and controlled manner and make adjustments as required
   • Assess and minimise potential risks to self, others and the environment during operation
3. Complete work
   • Follow shutdown procedures
   • Download data and complete operational records
   • Perform basic diagnostic procedures
   • Identify and report malfunctions, faults and irregular performance

Range Statement

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Performance Evidence

The candidate must be observed operating agricultural or horticultural machinery using precision technology.

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 work health and safety hazards

conduct pre-operational checks

use technology to operate machinery in an efficient and controlled manner

perform routine maintenance tasks

perform basic diagnostic procedures

download and upload data for the task

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Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

manufacturer specifications and requirements for:

pre-operational checks

precision instrument controls, feature and functions

minor servicing

uploading and downloading of data

diagnostic techniques for operational performance

characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations of associated machinery and equipment

components and controls features and functions of equipment

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