Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

AHCMOM314A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Transport machinery

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCMOM314A - Transport machinery
Description This unit covers the process of safe movement, loading and securing of machinery for the purpose of transport and defines the standard required to: load and tie down machinery for transport; arrange permits and escorts as required by legislation; drive machinery to destination; complying with requirements for moving wide loads; unload machinery safely.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit applies to workers in agriculture, horticulture and land management who transport machinery and equipment for the enterprise.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Load machines
  • The enterprise safe operating procedures for transporting machinery are sourced and complied with.
  • Trailer or float is prepared for loading according to contractor policy.
  • Machine is loaded in compliance with safe operating procedures.
  • Tying down procedures are completed in line with recognised industry standards.
  • Machine is secured to prevent movement in transport according to industry practice.
  • Legal requirements for signs indicating oversized loads are met.
  • Legal requirements for permits, clearances and escorts for transporting oversized loads are arranged.
       
Element: Transport machines
  • Machines are driven on or off road in compliance with relevant legislation.
  • Machinery is loaded and driven safely to destination in compliance with relevant legislation.
  • Selected transport route for oversized loads complies with permits, clearances and relevant legislation.
  • Machines are unloaded safely in line with accepted workplace policy.
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:

load, tie down and secure machinery for transport

arrange permits and escorts as required by legislation

drive machinery to destination, complying with requirements for moving wide loads

unload machinery safely.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

identify hazards and implement safe work procedures

load and unload earthmoving machines

secure machinery as a transport load

provide an escort to wide loads

travel earthmoving machines

use literacy skills to read, interpret and follow organisational policies and procedures, follow sequenced written instructions, record accurately and legible information collected and select and apply procedures for a range of tasks

use oral communication skills/language competence to fulfil the job role as specified by the organisation, including questioning techniques, active listening, clarifying information and consulting with supervisors as required

use numeracy skills to estimate, calculate and record routine workplace measures

use interpersonal skills to work with and relate to people from a range of cultural, social and religious backgrounds and with a range of physical and mental abilities.

Required knowledge

the provisions, requirements and legislation pertaining to heavy transport

principles for machine operation

tying down procedures for large machinery.

Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), vehicle and operator licensing, and road transport legislation

OHS and environmental legislation, codes of practice and enterprise requirements.

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.

The types of machinery may include may include:

safe movement, loading and securing of machinery for the purpose of transport, including large machinery such as that used for earthmoving or agricultural operations.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
The enterprise safe operating procedures for transporting machinery are sourced and complied with. 
Trailer or float is prepared for loading according to contractor policy. 
Machine is loaded in compliance with safe operating procedures. 
Tying down procedures are completed in line with recognised industry standards. 
Machine is secured to prevent movement in transport according to industry practice. 
Legal requirements for signs indicating oversized loads are met. 
Legal requirements for permits, clearances and escorts for transporting oversized loads are arranged. 
Machines are driven on or off road in compliance with relevant legislation. 
Machinery is loaded and driven safely to destination in compliance with relevant legislation. 
Selected transport route for oversized loads complies with permits, clearances and relevant legislation. 
Machines are unloaded safely in line with accepted workplace policy. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

AHCMOM314A - Transport machinery
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