Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to maintain machinery and equipment that is used principally in agriculture, horticulture, and conservation and land management work.
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 broad direction and take responsibility for their own work. They use discretion and judgement in the selection and use of available resources.
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 to work | 1.1 Clarify requirements of the work responsibilities with the supervisor 1.2 Identify equipment and material resource requirements 1.3 Identify work health and safety hazards, assess risks and implement risk controls 1.4 Select, use and maintain personal protective equipment according to enterprise procedures |
2. Carry out engine and equipment checks | 2.1 Carry out regular engine equipment checks on machinery and equipment 2.2 Lubricate all relevant grease or lubricant points 2.3 Change oils and filters at intervals prescribed in operator manual 2.4 Check hydraulic hoses and systems for deterioration and rectify defects |
3. Carry out transmission checks | 3.1 Check drive and steering clutches for operation and adjust where required 3.2 Check transmission oil levels 3.3 Check tracks or wheels and undercarriage for oil leaks and wear 3.4 Identify faulty seals or leaks and take corrective actions where required 3.5 Clean machine as a part of maintenance checks |
4. Maintain components and attachments | 4.1 Check components for wear and condition 4.2 Replace worn or unserviceable replacement components as part of daily routines 4.3 Complete component inspection and replacement activities 4.4 Check moving operational components for wear and condition and adjust to the tolerances specified in operator manual where applicable 4.5 Clean and maintain work areas and return to operating condition 4.6 Collect, treat and dispose or recycle waste from maintenance activities according to enterprise environmental requirements |
5. Record maintenance | 5.1 Record identified faults and defects in machine record 5.2 Record maintenance procedures including duplicates usage in workshop record 5.3Report and action service or repair requirements |
Evidence of Performance
The candidate must be observed maintaining machinery and equipment that is used in agriculture, horticulture, or conservation and land management work.
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 hazards and implement safe work procedures
carry out engine and equipment checks
carry out transmission checks
carry out lubrication and replacement of oils and filters
check machinery and equipment components for wear and tear, replace parts, tag and report defects
maintain machinery and equipment components
record details of maintenance and monitoring
implement enterprise work health and safety policies
Evidence of Knowledge
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:
engine function principles
turbo charging and after cooling
assessing engine specifications in line with power requirements
engine electric and hydraulic indicators and gauges
transmission and drive systems
machinery and equipment operation principles
environmental impacts of machinery servicing and legislation covering disposal of fuels, oils and other wastes
relevant work health and safety, environmental legislation, enterprise requirements and codes of practice
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)