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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 calibrating, operating and cleaning specialised liquid and granular chemical application 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 work procedures

conduct pre and post operational checks

calibrate and set up application components

operate machinery in a safe, efficient and controlled manner

perform operator maintenance tasks and fault finding

attach and uncouple associated equipment

assess and minimise spray drift risk

record work activities

follow enterprise work health and safety policies


Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

manufacturers specifications and workplace requirements for:

pre-operational checks

machinery operation techniques

operator level servicing

shutdown emergency procedures

features and functions of application equipment components including:

liquid spray - nozzles, tanks, agitation systems, pumps, filters, pressure regulation valves

granular applicators/dusters - hoppers, flow control valves

effects of meteorological conditions on chemical application

equipment characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations

basic diagnostic techniques

equipment characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations

components and controls features and functions of equipment

environmental impacts including spray drift