Unit of competency Outline
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22/07/2026 9:20 PM AWST
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Operate tractors
Operate tractors
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCMOM202A
AHCMOM202A
State Code
D7005
D7005
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
24/06/2014
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
24/06/2014
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit covers the process of operating tractors with or without attached equipment and defines the standard required to: carry out pre-operational checks and maintenance including tagging defects; set and secure attachments according to manufacturer's directions; operate tractor in a safe and controlled manner; implement shut-down procedures; store machinery and equipment and record maintenance and operation details.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare tractor for operation
- 1.1. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards in the work area are identified and safety concerns reported to the supervisor.
- 1.2. Routine checks of tractors are conducted prior to use according to manufacturer's specifications and enterprise requirements.
- 1.3. Attached equipment is identified and selected appropriate to work requirements, checked for safety and set for operation.
- 1.4. Tractor and attached equipment faults or malfunctions are identified and reported for repair according to enterprise requirements.
2. Operate tractor
- 2.1. Risks to self, others and the environment are recognised and avoided according to enterprise requirements.
- 2.2. Suitable personal protective equipment is used, maintained and stored according to enterprise requirements.
- 2.3. Tractor is operated according to low risk operating procedures in a controlled manner and monitored for performance and efficiency.
- 2.4. Environmental impacts associated with tractor operation are recognised and minimised according to directions.
3. Complete and check tractor operation
- 3.1. Shut-down procedures are conducted according to manufacturer's specifications and enterprise requirements.
- 3.2. Malfunctions, faults, irregular performance or damage to tractor and attached equipment is detailed and reported according to enterprise requirements.
- 3.3. Tractor and attached equipment is cleaned and decontaminated where necessary, secured and stored according to enterprise and OHS requirements.
- 3.4. Tractor operational reports are maintained to industry standards according to enterprise requirements.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Tractors may include:
two wheel drive
four wheel drive
front wheel assist tractors.
Steering systems may include:
conventional front-wheel steering
all wheel steering.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Tractors may include:
two wheel drive
four wheel drive
front wheel assist tractors.
Steering systems may include:
conventional front-wheel steering
all wheel steering.
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 evidence of the following:
carry out pre-operational checks and maintenance including tagging defects
set and secure attachments according to manufacturer's directions
operate tractor in a safe and controlled manner
implement shut-down procedures
store machinery and equipment
record maintenance and operation details.
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.
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 evidence of the following:
carry out pre-operational checks and maintenance including tagging defects
set and secure attachments according to manufacturer's directions
operate tractor in a safe and controlled manner
implement shut-down procedures
store machinery and equipment
record maintenance and operation details.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| S2734 | RTC2309A | Operate tractors | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAN17 | AHCMOM202 | Operate tractors | Unit of competency |