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Implement a machinery management system

Implement a machinery management system

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCMOM502A
State Code
D7032
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/06/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
25/06/2014
Field of Education
080321 - Farm Management And Agribusiness
Original Release Date
25/06/2014
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit covers the implementation of a machinery management system and defines the standard required to: identify machinery and equipment requirements for the property; source machinery services provided by eternal suppliers where required; manage machinery and equipment maintenance; manage machinery and equipment operation.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify machinery and equipment requirements for the property
  • 1.1. Machinery and equipment requirements are identified for the enterprises being conducted.
  • 1.2. Alternative options to machinery ownership are evaluated for applicability.
  • 1.3. Storage and housing requirements for machinery and equipment are identified and addressed.
  • 1.4. Machinery innovations are monitored and assessed for applicability.
  • 1.5. Inventory of machinery and equipment is maintained as required by the enterprise.
2. Select and manage the range of machinery services provided by off-farm suppliers
  • 2.1. Services to be provided by off-property suppliers are identified.
  • 2.2. Criteria to select and monitor the provision of services are developed.
  • 2.3. Agreements and transactions are appropriately recorded and monitored.
3. Manage machinery maintenance
  • 3.1. Maintenance requirements of machinery and equipment are determined from manufacturer's instructions, and maintenance schedules are established.
  • 3.2. Systems for recording machinery use and maintenance are established.
  • 3.3. Machinery maintenance is monitored to ensure adherence to schedules and manufacturers instructions.
4. Manage machinery and equipment operation
  • 4.1. Machinery and equipment use is monitored and recorded according to enterprise requirements.
  • 4.2. Machinery operation is monitored to ensure compliance with manufacturers instructions.
  • 4.3. Procedures for the safe operation of machinery are determined and adherence to safe procedures is monitored and ensured.
  • 4.4. Staff are trained in the safe operation of machinery and the required procedures for the maintenance of machinery.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Machinery and equipment will include:
all vehicles and attachments
stationary and mobile plant used by the enterprise.
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:
identify machinery and equipment requirements for the property
source machinery services provided by eternal suppliers where required
manage machinery and equipment maintenance
manage machinery and equipment operation.
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
S3510 RTE5304A Implement a machinery management system Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAM54 AHCMOM502 Implement a machinery management system Unit of competency