Unit of competency Outline

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Operate machinery and equipment

Operate machinery and equipment

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCMOM304A
State Code
D7017
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/06/2011
View on TGA
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
29/10/2014
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
29/10/2014
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit covers the process of maintaining and operating machinery and equipment and defines the standard required to: carry out pre-operational checks and maintenance and report defects if necessary; secure attachments according to manufacturer's directions; operate machinery in a safe and controlled manner; follow procedures to minimise environmental impacts; implement shut-down procedures and store machinery and equipment; record maintenance and operation details.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare machinery and equipment for use
  • 1.1. Machine and equipment is selected appropriate to job requirements and confirmed against a work plan.
  • 1.2. Routine pre-operational checks of machinery and equipment are carried out to manufacturer's specifications and enterprise requirements.
  • 1.3. Equipment is securely attached and calibrated for operation to manufacturer's specifications.
  • 1.4. Faulty machinery and equipment is identified, safety tagged, and reported to supervisor according to enterprise requirements.
  • 1.5. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards are identified, risks assessed and risk controls are implemented.
2. Operate machinery and equipment
  • 2.1. Machinery and equipment is operated in a safe and controlled manner, and monitored for performance and efficiency.
  • 2.2. Risk to self, others and the environment are recognised and minimised according to enterprise and OHS requirements.
  • 2.3. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is selected, used and maintained according to procedures.
  • 2.4. Environmental implications associated with machinery operation are identified, assessed and taken into account.
3. Check and complete machinery and equipment operation
  • 3.1. Machinery and equipment shut-down procedures are carried out to manufacturer's specifications and enterprise requirements.
  • 3.2. Machinery and equipment operational records are maintained according to enterprise requirements.
  • 3.3. Machinery and equipment damage, malfunctions or irregular performance are recorded and/or reported according to enterprise requirements.
  • 3.4. Machinery and equipment is cleaned, secured and stored according to manufacturer's specifications and enterprise requirements.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Machinery and equipment may include:
hydraulic equipment
stationary engines
spraying equipment
mulching and chipping equipment
powered trailers and three point linkage equipment
excludes chainsaws, tractors, vehicles and earth moving equipment.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
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 workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:
carry out pre-operational checks and maintenance and report defects if necessary
secure attachments according to manufacturer's directions
operate machinery in a safe and controlled manner
follow procedures to minimise environmental impacts
implement shut-down procedures and store machinery and equipment
record maintenance and operation details
evidence records must include details of the machinery and equipment that the candidate was assessed on.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S2733 RTC2307A Operate machinery and equipment Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAN80 AHCMOM304 Operate machinery and equipment Unit of competency