Range of VariablesThe Range of Variables defines the different contexts, work environments and parameters governing the performance of this competency standard. The variables chosen in training and assessment will need to reflect local industry and regional contexts |
Which specialised machinery and equipment may be covered by this standard? | Heavy earthmoving equipment, skid steer loaders, self-propelled harvesters and pickers, front end loaders, irrigation equipment, scissor lifts, forklifts, land levellers, feed mixers, milking machinery and equipment, specialised turf equipment, specialised nursery equipment, livestock feeding systems, watering systems, filtering and pumping equipment, poultry performance monitoring equipment, cultivation equipment, fertilising application and grain handling equipment. |
What engine equipment may be included? | Fuel filters, crankcase vents, air cleaners. |
What hazards may be associated with maintenance activities? | Workplace hazards may include exposure to loud noise and fumes, solar radiation, dust, and hazardous substances. It may also include oil and grease spills, electricity, mechanical malfunctions and entanglement with machinery and equipment from exposed moving parts including hydraulics. |
What personal protective equipment may be relevant to this standard? | This may include boots, hat/hard hat, overalls, gloves, protective eyewear, safety harness, hearing protection, respirator or face mask, and sun protection (sun hat, sunscreen). |
What OHS requirements may be relevant to this standard? | Safe systems and procedures for: operating and maintaining machinery and equipment including hydraulics and guarding of exposed moving parts.hazard and risk control.manual handling including lifting and carrying.the provision of safety decals and signage.handling, application and storage of hazardous substances.outdoor work including protection from solar radiation, dust and noise.lock out or danger tag procedures.protection of people in the workplace.the appropriate use, maintenance and storage of personal protective clothing and equipment. |
Which regular maintenance checks may be included? | Gauges, fan, engine oil, air cleaners (wet and dry), visible gaskets, exhaust colour, tyres, tracks, track rollers and carriers, fuel and oil filters, crankcase ventilation, cooling systems, belts and chains, transmission, gearbox, hydraulic hoses, hydraulic systems, final drives, oilers, batteries and electrical systems, level linkage wear, oil and fuel leaks, brakes, Rollover Protection Systems/safety guards, guards over exposed parts, sources of hazardous noise. |
Which machinery and equipment maintenance may this standard relate to? | Operating checks, daily checks, programmed maintenance, breakdown maintenance, prescribed lubrication. |
Which transmission checks may be included? | Clutches, gearbox, direct drive and power shaft transmission, torque converter, final drives. |
Which tracks/wheels and undercarriage wear and tear checks may be included? | Sprockets, idler wheels, track roller frames, track rollers, carrier rollers, track chains, track shoes and grousers, tyre pressure and abnormal wear patterns. |
Which engine equipment checks may be included? | Oil/coolant levels, filters, oil, air, fuel, and air conditioner. |
Which machine operational replacement wear components may be included? | Ground engaging components, buckets, blades, cutter teeth and forks. |
Which moving operational components may be included? | Elevator and loading chains, cutters/knives. |
For more information on contexts, environment and variables for training and assessment refer to the Sector Booklet. |
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