Application
Not applicable.
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements and Performance Criteria | |||
Element | Performance Criteria | ||
1 | Prepare for operation | 1.1 | Identify and select appropriate tractor, machinery or equipment according to job requirements and work plan. |
1.2 | Complete routine pre-operational checks and preparations of tractors, machinery or equipment prior to use according to manufacturer's specifications and enterprise requirements. | ||
1.3 | Calibrate equipment or set it and attach components or implements for operation. | ||
1.4 | Identify and select attached equipment appropriate to work requirements, check it for safety and set it for operation. | ||
1.5 | Identify and report tractor, machinery and equipment faults or malfunctions according to enterprise requirements. | ||
1.6 | Identify OH&S hazards in the work area, assess risk and report to the supervisor or designated person according to enterprise procedures. | ||
2 | Operate tractor, machinery or equipment | 2.1 | Recognise and avoid risks to self, others and the environment according to OH&S and enterprise requirements. |
2.2 | Select, use, maintain and store suitable personal protective equipment according to OH&S and enterprise requirements. | ||
2.3 | Operate the tractor, machinery or equipment in a safe and controlled manner and monitor it for performance and efficiency. | ||
2.4 | Identify, anticipate and control hazards through the application of safe practices, including defensive driving techniques for tractors. | ||
2.5 | Identify environmental factors which may impact on the operation of tractors, machinery or equipment and follow relevant enterprise procedures. | ||
3 | Complete and check tractor, machinery and equipment operation | 3.1 | Conduct shut-down procedures according to manufacturers specifications and enterprise requirements. |
3.2 | Detail and report malfunctions, faults, irregular performance or damage to tractor, machinery or equipment and attach equipment according to enterprise requirements. | ||
3.3 | Clean and decontaminate, secure and store tractor, machinery or equipment where necessary, according to enterprise and OH&S requirements. | ||
3.4 | Maintain operational reports to industry standards according to enterprise requirements. |
Required Skills
Not applicable.
Evidence Required
Essential Knowledge and Skills to Be Assessed
Knowledge and skills in the following areas must be assessed as part of this unit:
components, controls, features and operational functions of tractors, machinery or equipment
steering systems and features
attached equipment, features and operational functions and procedures
operating principles and methods for tractors, machinery or equipment
manufacturer's specifications for servicing tractors, machinery or equipment
load limits and the principles of weight distribution with regard to load shifting and movement
procedures for cleaning, securing and storing tractors, machinery or equipment
potential risks and hazards associated with operation
environmental impacts and minimisation measures associated with the operation of tractors, machinery or equipment
effects of adverse weather and difficult terrain conditions on operation
environmental codes of practice with regard to machinery operation
OH&S legislative requirements, hazard identification and risk assessment
relevant legislation with regard to machinery operation and licensing requirements
OH&S codes of practice including the use and control of hazardous substances.
Linkages to Other Units
This unit has linkages to the following units and combined training and assessment may be appropriate:
THCSTS03A Use small plant and equipment
THCGTM15A Plan and implement environmentally responsible practices
Critical Aspects of Assessment
Evidence of the following is critical:
ability to steer, manoeuvre and position tractor, machinery or equipment in a smooth and controlled manner
safe and effective operation of tractors, machinery or equipment in adverse weather and difficult terrain conditions
safe and environmentally responsible workplace practices.
Context of Assessment and Resource Implications
Assessment must include:
demonstration of the ability to safely operate tractors, machinery or equipment relative to operating conditions, including the application of skills to match and attach equipment appropriate to work requirements, secure loads within working specifications, perform routine pre-operational checks, recognise and control hazards and risks, demonstrate emergency procedures, and monitor and maintain operational records
demonstration of skills in safe workplace with positive environmental practices
ability to operate tractors, machinery or equipment in different work environments, eg using different tractors, working under different terrain and weather conditions.
Assessment Methods
Assessment methods must be chosen to ensure that the skills to operate a tractor, machinery or equipment can be practically demonstrated. Methods must include assessment of knowledge as well as assessment of practical skills.
The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
direct observation of the candidate operating a tractor, machinery or equipment for various work projects
review of operational reports written by the candidate for various situations
questions about safety aspects and dealing with potential hazards
review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate.
Key Competencies in this Unit
Key Competencies are an integral part of all workplace competencies. The table below describes those applicable to this unit. Trainers and assessors should ensure that they are addressed in training and assessment.
Level 1 = Perform Level 2 = Administer and Manage Level 3 = Design and Evaluate
Key Competencies | Level | Examples | |
Collecting, Organising and Analysing Information | 1 | Reading and recording information on tractor, machinery or equipment performance, faults and maintenance requirements for reference | |
Communicating Ideas and Information | 1 | Discussing the requirements of a job with others | |
Planning and Organising Activities | 1 | Planning and co-ordinating tractor, machinery or equipment operation around work schedules | |
Working with Others and in Teams | 1 | Liaising with other employees in the caravan park | |
Using Mathematical Ideas and Techniques | 1 | Calculating and measuring load and weight, servicing requirements, and distance and fuel consumption | |
Solving Problems | 1 | Making arrangements for repair or replacement to deal with breakdown, faults or malfunctions in order to achieve work schedules | |
Using Technology | 1 | Using computers to communicate, measure and record information with regard to maintenance, usage and performance of tractor, machinery or equipment | |
Range Statement
This unit applies to tourism and hospitality enterprises where grounds maintenance involves the use of tractors, machinery or equipment. The following explanations identify how this unit may be applied in different workplaces, sectors and circumstances.
Tractors may be:
two wheel drive
four wheel drive
front wheel assist
articulated, including scrapers, track or crawler-driven
with attached equipment.
Machinery and equipment may be:
hydraulic equipment
stationary engines, generators
spraying equipment
stump grinders
mulchers and chippers
mowers, ride-on mowers
trimmers
earthmoving equipment
trailers, harrows, rakes
rotary hoes.
Safe systems and procedures may related to:
the safe operation of tractors, machinery and equipment, including the fitting of guards and shields
hazard and risk control
safe mounting and dismounting
manual handling, including lifting and carrying
the application of emergency/defensive driving techniques
handling, application and storage of hazardous substances
outdoor work, including protection from solar radiation, dust and noise
the appropriate use, maintenance and storage of personal protective equipment
securing roll-over protection if required
wearing a seatbelt
passengers being carried only when there is a seat approved by manufacturer.
Hazards may include:
exposure to loud noise and fumes
hazardous substances, eg fuel, oils
solar radiation and organic and other dusts
ergonomic hazards associated with posture and mechanical vibration
bystanders, livestock and wildlife
difficult terrain and varying gradients
broken ground, potholes, ditches, gullies, embankments, obstacles
adverse weather conditions
electricity, overhead hazards, including powerlines
loose clothing
speed and fatigue
load shifts
mechanical malfunctions, exposed moving parts including hydraulics
run over by tractor, crushed by roll-over, and other machinery.
Routine checks carried out prior to operation may include:
inspection of working parts, attachments, connections
checking fuel, oil and power source
cabin drills
pre-start and safety checks of tractors and mowers, including an assessment of tyres, wheels, controls and cables, lights, safety mirrors, electrics, safety restraints, chain/driveshaft, chassis, seatbelts, suspension, power take-off equipment and guards, roll-over protection, spark arresters, pneumatic and hydraulic systems
checking of cooling system, fuel, oils and lubricants, battery levels; tyre pressure, fan belts, leads, lines, connections, air filters, air conditioning, brakes, clutch, gearbox, steering, lighting and transmission
inspection of hitch and towing points.
Enterprise requirements applicable to this standard may be:
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
industry standards
production schedules
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs)
work notes and plans
product labels
manufacturers specifications
operators manuals
enterprise policies and procedures (including waste disposal, recycling and re-use guidelines)
oral or written instructions.
Operations using attached equipment may include tractors set up and operated for:
blade
belt pulley
drawbar
front-end loader
power take-off
remote hydraulics
linkage mounted equipment.
Risks associated with the operation of tractors, machinery and equipment may include:
rollover, back flip or getting bogged
entanglement, eg loose clothing, hair
burns, cutting, electrocution
collision
overheating
toxic fumes.
Personal protective equipment may be:
boots with non-slip soles
overalls
seatbelts, gloves
protective eyewear
hearing protection
respirator or facemask
sun protection, eg sun hat, sunscreen.
Environmental implications associated with the operation of tractors, machinery and equipment may include:
excessive noise and exhaust emissions
the unsafe use and disposal of maintenance debris, (eg oil containers, chemical residues), and hazardous substances (eg fuel, oils)
high traffic activity, particularly the repeated use of tracks, which may compact, disturb or negatively impact on soil
dust problems and increased run-off flows from unsafe cleaning and servicing activities.
Shut down procedures may include:
turning the engine/machine off
securing the tractor, machinery or equipment
ensuring hydraulic equipment is lowered to a safe position
parking /locating away from hazards
maintaining a clear thoroughfare
refuelling and cleaning
engaging brake and removing keys.
Reports relevant to this standard may include:
routine checks and maintenance
scheduled maintenance activities
mandatory or statutory inspections
log books
faults, malfunctions and damage details
hazard and incident reports.
Sectors
Not applicable.
Employability Skills
Not applicable.
Licensing Information
Not applicable.