Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to operate and maintain machinery and equipment.
This unit does not apply to chainsaws, tractors, vehicles, earth moving equipment.
All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, work health and safety requirements, manufacturer’s specifications and sustainability practices.
This unit applies to individuals who work under general supervision and exercise limited autonomy with some accountability for their own work. They undertake defined activities and work in a structured context.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
Element | Performance criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Prepare basic machinery and equipment for use | 1.1 Read or listen to supervisor’s instructions and seek clarification where necessary 1.2 Identify and report potential work health and safety hazards 1.3 Conduct routine pre operational checks as described in operator manual 1.4 Replace and report damaged or worn components 1.5 Use and maintain personal protective equipment |
2. Operate basic machinery and equipment | 2.1 Operate machinery and equipment safely 2.2 Complete work to supervisor's satisfaction 2.3 Minimise environmental impacts associated with machinery operation and maintenance |
3. Check, clean and store basic machinery and equipment | 3.1 Conduct shut-down procedures 3.2 Perform routine operational servicing and minor maintenance 3.3 Identify and report malfunctions, faults, irregular performance or damage 3.4 Clean, secure and store machinery 3.5 Maintain machinery use records |
Evidence of Performance
The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.
The candidate must provide evidence that they can:
Identify and report potential work health and safety hazards
carry out pre-operational checks and maintenance
carry out basic servicing and maintenance of basic machinery and equipment
report and tag defects if necessary
secure attachments according to manufacturer's directions
operate machinery in a safe and controlled manner
implement shut-down and storage procedures
record maintenance and operation details
follow enterprise work health and safety policies
Evidence of Knowledge
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:
pre-operational 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 conditions and difficult terrain conditions
relevant State or Territory legislation, regulations and Codes of Practice with regard to work health and safety requirements, and the use and control of hazardous substances
environmental impacts and minimisation measures associated with the operation of basic machinery and equipment
enterprise policies with regard to machinery and equipment use, recording and reporting routines
Assessment Conditions
Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or simulated environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting. All evidence collected must meet minimum requirements including industry standard timeframes for performance of tasks.
Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.
Foundation Skills
Foundation Skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Range Statement
Sectors
Machinery operation and maintenance (MOM)