Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to operate precision technology used in the control of specialised machinery and equipment. This unit is used to optimise specialised machinery performance.
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 and 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 precision technology for use | 1.1 Identify and report work health and safety hazards 1.2 Complete routine pre-operational checks 1.3 Carry out and record minor routine servicing and housekeeping tasks 1.4 Check ancillary equipment for correct operation 1.5 Check that data complies with job specifications |
2. Use precision technology | 2.1 Operate technology in accordance with task requirements and conditions 2.2 Monitor activities to ensure that machinery is operating in an efficient and controlled manner and make adjustments as required 2.3 Assess and minimise potential risks to self, others and the environment during operation |
3. Complete work | 3.1 Follow shutdown procedures 3.2 Download data and complete operational records 3.3 Perform basic diagnostic procedures 3.4 Identify and report malfunctions, faults and irregular performance |
Evidence of Performance
The candidate must be observed operating agricultural or horticultural machinery using precision technology.
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 work health and safety hazards
conduct pre-operational checks
use technology to operate machinery in an efficient and controlled manner
perform routine maintenance tasks
perform basic diagnostic procedures
download and upload data for the task
Evidence of Knowledge
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:
manufacturer specifications and requirements for:
pre-operational checks
precision instrument controls, feature and functions
minor servicing
uploading and downloading of data
diagnostic techniques for operational performance
characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations of associated machinery and equipment
components and controls features and functions of equipment
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)