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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare machinery for use
  2. Operate machinery and equipment
  3. Complete work

Range Statement


Performance Evidence

The candidate must be observed operating agricultural or horticultural row crop planting and seeding 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 implementing safe work procedures

conduct pre and post operational checks

operate planting and seeding machinery and equipment in a safe, efficient and controlled manner

perform minor maintenance and fault finding

follow planting requirements

attach and uncoupling associated equipment

record work activities

follow enterprise work health and safety policies

follow enterprise biosecurity procedures where required.


Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

manufacturer's requirements and workplace requirements for:

pre-operational checks

machinery operation techniques

operator level servicing

shutdown

emergency procedures

precision agriculture and controlled traffic

diagnostic techniques for operational performance

equipment characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations

components and controls features and functions of equipment

work health and safety legislation and requirements for operators

risks to environment from operating sowing equipment for row crops.