Elements and Performance Criteria

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Relevant compliance documentation
may include:
legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures
manufacturer's guidelines and specifications
Australian standards
codes of practice
Employment and workplace relations legislation
Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation
A tractor:
is a self propelled, wheeled or tracked, commercial or agricultural machine
it may be a rigid or articulated, two wheel or all wheel drive
they are normally used for towing and/or providing a power take off (PTO) for specified attachments
are to include wheeled and may include tracked types
Tractor operations may include:
post hole digging, spraying of herbicides/fertilisers, mowing/slashing, lifting, sweeping and blade based functions
Work instructions may include:
plans, specifications, quality requirements and operational details
quality requirements may include: dimensions, tolerances, standards of work and material standards as detailed in the project drawings, specifications and project documentation to meet client satisfaction
Safety requirements may be from the site safety plan and organisational policies and procedures and include:
protective clothing and equipment, use of tools and equipment, workplace environment and safety, handling of materials, use of fire fighting equipment, use of First Aid equipment, hazard control and hazardous materials and substances
safe operating procedures to recognise hazards and prevent risks associated with underground and overhead services, other machines, personnel, restricted access barriers, traffic control, working at heights, working in proximity to others, worksite visitors and the public
emergency procedures, including: emergency shutdown and stopping, extinguishing fires, organisational First Aid requirements and evacuation
hazards and risks, which may include: uneven/ unstable terrain, trees, fires, overhead and underground services, bridges, buildings, excavations, traffic, embankments, cuttings, structures and hazardous materials
Environmental requirements are to include:
organisational/project environmental management plan, waste management, water quality protection, noise, vibration, dust and clean-up management
Tractor controls and functions include:
implements or other attachments, brakes and manoeuvrability
Attachments may include:
a front blade, forklift, slasher, mower, auger, drag broom, power broom, loading platform, rotary hoe, concrete mixer, spraying equipment and disc plough
Safe parking practices is to include:
ensuring access ways are clear, equipment/ machinery is away from overhangs and refuelling sites, safe distance from excavations, and secured from unauthorised access or movement
Programmed maintenance is to include:
cleaning, authorised servicing and the monitoring, recording and reporting of faults
Programmed maintenance may include:
authorised minor replacements and the provision of assistance to maintenance personnel during maintenance and repair activities
Materials may include:
clays, silts, stone, gravel, mud, rock, sand, topsoil, timber, blended materials, organic materials, light scrub, grasses and bituminous mixes
Tools and equipment are to include:
hand tools and maintenance equipment relevant to the particular tractor

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to worksite operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following:
knowledge of the requirements, procedures and instructions for conducting tractor operations
implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of tractor operations, which are to include:
the minimum of three of the operations listed in the Range Statement, and
the fitting and removal of at least one attachment
working with others to undertake and complete tractor operations that meet all of the required outcomes
consistent timely completion of tractor operations that safely, effectively and efficiently meet the required outcomes
Context of and specific resources for assessment
This unit must be assessed in the context of the work environment. Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment may occur in a simulated environment provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace performance, including task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.
The assessment environment should not disadvantage the participant. For example, language, literacy and numeracy demands of assessment should not be greater than those required on the job.
Customisation of assessment and delivery environment to sensitively accommodate cultural diversity.
Aboriginal people and other people from a non English speaking background may have second language issues.
Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in the work environment. Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to site circumstances.
Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities.
Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required.
Method of assessment
This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency. The assessment strategy for this unit must verify required knowledge and skill and practical application using more than one of the following assessment methods:
written and/or oral assessment of the candidate's required knowledge
observed, documented and/or first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:
implementation of appropriate requirement, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of required outcomes
consistently achieving the required outcomes
the conducting of a minimum of three of the tasks listed in the Range Statement
fitting and removal of at least one attachment
first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:
working with others to undertake and complete the tractor operations
Guidance information for assessment
Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.