Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to implement a machinery management system.
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 take personal responsibility and exercise autonomy in undertaking complex work. They analyse and synthesise information and analyse, design and communicate solutions to sometimes complex problems.
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. Identify machinery and equipment requirements for the enterprise | 1.1 Identify machinery and equipment requirements of the enterprise 1.2 Evaluate alternative options to machinery ownership for applicability 1.3 Identify and address storage and housing requirements for machinery and equipment 1.4 Monitor and assess machinery innovations for applicability 1.5 Maintain inventory of machinery and equipment as required by the enterprise |
2. Select and manage the range of machinery services provided by off-farm suppliers | 2.1 Identify services to be provided by off-property suppliers 2.2 Develop criteria to select and monitor the provision of services 2.3 Record and monitor agreements and transactions |
3. Manage machinery maintenance | 3.1 Determine machinery and equipment maintenance requirements from manufacturer's instructions and establish maintenance schedules 3.2 Establish systems for recording machinery use and maintenance 3.3 Monitor machinery maintenance to ensure adherence to schedules and manufacturer’s instructions |
4. Manage machinery and equipment operation | 4.1 Monitor and record machinery and equipment use according to enterprise requirements 4.2 Monitor machinery operation to ensure compliance with manufacturer’s instructions 4.3 Determine procedures for the safe operation of machinery and monitor and ensure adherence to safe procedures 4.4 Train staff in machinery safe operation and procedures for the maintenance of machinery |
Evidence of Performance
The candidate must be observed establishing and managing a machinery management system.
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 managing safe systems of work
identify machinery and equipment requirements for the property or enterprise
select and manage the range of machinery services provided by off-farm suppliers
manage machinery and equipment operation
manage machinery maintenance
Evidence of Knowledge
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:
cultural operations and their associated machinery requirements
costs associated with the use of machinery
maintenance requirements of machinery and equipment
storage and housing requirements of machinery
safe operating procedures for machinery
systems for monitoring machinery maintenance and operation
licensing requirements for the operation of machinery
work health and safety and environmental legislation, codes of practice and enterprise requirements
principles of staff training
Assessment Conditions
Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or simulated environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting.
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)