The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
Relevant compliance documentation may include: | legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures manufacturer's guidelines and specifications Australian standards codes of practice Employment and workplace relations legislation Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation |
A tractor: | is a self propelled, wheeled or tracked, commercial or agricultural machine it may be a rigid or articulated, two wheel or all wheel drive they are normally used for towing and/or providing a power take off (PTO) for specified attachments are to include wheeled and may include tracked types |
Tractor operations may include: | post hole digging, spraying of herbicides/fertilisers, mowing/slashing, lifting, sweeping and blade based functions |
Work instructions may include: | plans, specifications, quality requirements and operational details quality requirements may include: dimensions, tolerances, standards of work and material standards as detailed in the project drawings, specifications and project documentation to meet client satisfaction |
Safety requirements may be from the site safety plan and organisational policies and procedures and include: | protective clothing and equipment, use of tools and equipment, workplace environment and safety, handling of materials, use of fire fighting equipment, use of First Aid equipment, hazard control and hazardous materials and substances safe operating procedures to recognise hazards and prevent risks associated with underground and overhead services, other machines, personnel, restricted access barriers, traffic control, working at heights, working in proximity to others, worksite visitors and the public emergency procedures, including: emergency shutdown and stopping, extinguishing fires, organisational First Aid requirements and evacuation hazards and risks, which may include: uneven/ unstable terrain, trees, fires, overhead and underground services, bridges, buildings, excavations, traffic, embankments, cuttings, structures and hazardous materials |
Environmental requirements are to include: | organisational/project environmental management plan, waste management, water quality protection, noise, vibration, dust and clean-up management |
Tractor controls and functions include: | implements or other attachments, brakes and manoeuvrability |
Attachments may include: | a front blade, forklift, slasher, mower, auger, drag broom, power broom, loading platform, rotary hoe, concrete mixer, spraying equipment and disc plough |
Safe parking practices is to include: | ensuring access ways are clear, equipment/ machinery is away from overhangs and refuelling sites, safe distance from excavations, and secured from unauthorised access or movement |
Programmed maintenance is to include: | cleaning, authorised servicing and the monitoring, recording and reporting of faults |
Programmed maintenance may include: | authorised minor replacements and the provision of assistance to maintenance personnel during maintenance and repair activities |
Materials may include: | clays, silts, stone, gravel, mud, rock, sand, topsoil, timber, blended materials, organic materials, light scrub, grasses and bituminous mixes |
Tools and equipment are to include: | hand tools and maintenance equipment relevant to the particular tractor |