Elements and Performance Criteria
- Identify machinery and equipment requirements for the enterprise
- Identify machinery and equipment requirements of the enterprise
- Evaluate alternative options to machinery ownership for applicability
- Identify and address storage and housing requirements for machinery and equipment
- Monitor and assess machinery innovations for applicability
- Maintain inventory of machinery and equipment as required by the enterprise
- Select and manage the range of machinery services provided by off-farm suppliers
- Manage machinery maintenance
- Manage machinery and equipment operation
- Monitor and record machinery and equipment use according to enterprise requirements
- Monitor machinery operation to ensure compliance with manufacturer’s instructions
- Determine procedures for the safe operation of machinery and monitor and ensure adherence to safe procedures
- Train staff in machinery safe operation and procedures for the maintenance of machinery