Operate specialised machinery and equipment

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver AHCMOM305, 'Operate specialised machinery and equipment'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Operate specialised machinery and equipment' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


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. Select and prepare specialised machinery and equipment for use

1.1 Identify and report potential work health and safety hazards implement control measures.

1.2 Conduct routine pre operational checks as described in operator manual

1.3 Replace and report damaged or worn components

1.4 Select and use appropriate personnel protective equipment

1.5 Attach ancillary equipment and check for correct operation

2. Operate specialised machinery and equipment

2.1 Operate machinery and equipment in a safe, efficient and controlled manner

2.2 Operate machinery and equipment in accordance with task requirements, conditions and manufacturers operating guidelines

2.3 Monitor machinery and equipment performance and efficiency and make adjustments as required

2.4 Assess and minimise potential risks to self, others and the environment

3. Complete and report on specialised machinery and equipment operation

3.1 Follow 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 and equipment

3.5 Maintain machinery and equipment use records


Qualifications and Skillsets

AHCMOM305 appears in the following qualifications:

  • AHC32210 - Certificate III in Commercial Composting
  • AHC33210 - Certificate III in Floriculture
  • AHC31510 - Certificate III in Indigenous Land Management
  • AHC31910 - Certificate III in Weed Management
  • AHC30610 - Certificate III in Production Horticulture
  • AHC33311 - Certificate III in Feedlot Operations
  • AHC30110 - Certificate III in Agriculture
  • AHC32610 - Certificate III in Rural Machinery Operations
  • AHC31410 - Certificate III in Conservation and Land Management
  • AHC30210 - Certificate III in Agriculture (Dairy Production)
  • SFI30111 - Certificate III in Aquaculture
  • RGR30508 - Certificate III in Racing Services (Track Maintenance)
  • FDF31012 - Certificate III in Sugar Milling Industry Operations
  • AHC32513 - Certificate III in Aboriginal-sites Work
  • AHC33412 - Certificate III in Seed Production
  • SIS30512 - Certificate III in Sport and Recreation
  • SIS30513 - Certificate III in Sport and Recreation
  • AHC30416 - Certificate III in Pork Production
  • AHC32216 - Certificate III in Commercial Composting
  • AHC31416 - Certificate III in Conservation and Land Management
  • AHC32616 - Certificate III in Rural Machinery Operations
  • AHC30616 - Certificate III in Production Horticulture
  • AHC33216 - Certificate III in Floriculture
  • AHC30116 - Certificate III in Agriculture
  • AHC31516 - Certificate III in Indigenous Land Management
  • AHC33316 - Certificate III in Feedlot Operations
  • AHC33416 - Certificate III in Seed Production
  • AHC30216 - Certificate III in Agriculture (Dairy Production)
  • AHC32516 - Certificate III in Aboriginal Sites Work

And the skillsets: