What evidence is required to demonstrate competence for this standard as a whole

Competence in the operation of basic machinery and equipment requires evidence of the ability to select maintain and utilise a range of machinery and equipment to complete designated work tasks It involves the ability to carry out preoperational checks recognise and report equipment faults and workplace hazards interpret and follow instructions maintain equipment usage records and clean secure and store equipment after use Evidence must also be demonstrated in safe workplace and environmentally responsible practices The skills and knowledge required to operate basic machinery and equipment must be transferable to a different work environment For example this could include different machinery equipment tools and workplaces

What specific knowledge is needed to achieve the performance criteria

Knowledge and understanding are essential to apply this standard in the workplace to transfer the skills to other contexts and to deal with unplanned events The knowledge requirements for this competency standard are listed below

Preoperational and safety checks for basic machinery and equipment

Hazards associated with the operation of basic machinery and equipment

Operating principles and operating methods for basic machinery and equipment

Procedures for cleaning securing and storing basic machinery and equipment

Risks associated with the operation of machinery and equipment in different weather and difficult terrain conditions

Relevant StateTerritory legislation regulations and Codes of Practice with regard to workplace OHS requirements and the use and control of hazardous substances

Environmental impacts and minimisation measures associated with the operation of basic machinery and equipment

Personal protective clothing and equipment and when and how it should be used maintained and stored

Enterprise policies with regard to machinery and equipment use recording and reporting routines

What specific skills are needed to achieve the performance criteria

To achieve the performance criteria some complementary skills are required These include the ability to

Perform preoperational checks on basic machinery and equipment

Operate basic machinery and equipment to industry standards

Clean secure and store basic machinery and equipment to industry standards

Demonstrate safe handling of hazardous substances fuels fertiliser

Demonstrate safe and environmentally responsible workplace practices

Recognise and report damage faults or malfunctions in basic machinery and equipment

Read and interpret task instructions communicate with work team and supervisor and record and report equipment faults workplace hazards and accidents

What processes should be applied to this competency standard

There are a number of processes that are learnt throughout work and life which are required in all jobs They are fundamental processes and generally transferable to other work functions Some of these are covered by the key competencies although others may be added The questions below highlight how these processes are applied in this competency standard Following each question a number in brackets indicates the level to which the key competency needs to be demonstrated where not required perform the process perform and administer the process and perform administer and design the process

How can communication of ideas and information be applied

Ideas and information with regard to basic machinery and equipment operation safety procedures and their application may be discussed with work colleagues or the supervisor

How can information be collected analysed and organised

Information with regard to the performance of machinery equipment identified faults and OHS concerns may be reported for repair and organised by records

How are activities planned and organised

Activities involving use of basic machinery and equipment may be planned and coordinated around work schedules or sequenced as required

How can team work be applied

Team work may be applied in methods and procedures to complete maintenance and job functions to achieve work plan requirements

How can the use of mathematical ideas and techniques be applied

Basic mathematical techniques may be applied in the calculation and measurement of volumes weights and consumption particularly in relation to preoperational checks

How can problemsolving skills be applied

Machinery and equipment breakdown faults or malfunctions will need to be reported to supervisor for repair or replacement to achieve work plan requirements

How can the use of technology be applied

To communicate measure and record information with regard to machinery and equipment maintenance usage and performance

Are there other competency standards that could be assessed with this one

This competency standard could be assessed on its own or in combination with other competencies relevant to the job function

There is critical information about assessing this competency standard for consistent performance and where and how it may be assessed in the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package All users of these competency standards must have access to both the Assessment Guidelines and the relevant Sector Booklet

What machineryand equipment may be applicable to this standard?

What may be involved in routine pre-operational checks?

What enterprise requirements may be relevant to this standard?

What OHS requirements may be relevant to this standard?

What OHS hazards may be associated with equipment operation?

What personal protective clothing and equipment may be relevant to this standard?

What environmental implications may be associated with the operation of tools and equipment?