Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
22/07/2026 4:13 AM AWST
22/07/2026 4:13 AM AWST
Whilst all efforts are made to provide accurate and timely information from the relevant source/documentation, please be aware that the information supplied may not be the most current version. The accuracy of the detail has not been confirmed by the Department and therefore should not be relied upon without first confirming the contents.
Operate specialised machinery and equipment
Operate specialised machinery and equipment
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCMOM305A
AHCMOM305A
State Code
D7018
D7018
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
09/10/2014
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
09/10/2014
Nominal Hours
45
Description
This unit covers the operation of specialised machinery and equipment and defines the standard required to: prepare and operate the machinery in accordance with manufacturer's specifications; operate the machinery in a safe, efficient and controlled manner; conduct pre and post operational checks; perform minor maintenance and fault finding; record work activities.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Select and prepare specialised machinery and equipment for use
- 1.1. Specialised machinery and equipment is selected and prepared to job requirements and confirmed against work plan.
- 1.2. Routine pre-operational checks of specialised machinery and equipment are completed to manufacturer's specifications and enterprise requirements.
- 1.3. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards are identified, risks assessed and risk controls are implemented.
2. Operate specialised machinery and equipment
- 2.1. Machinery and equipment is operated in a safe and controlled manner and monitored for performance and efficiency.
- 2.2. Risks to self, others and the environment are anticipated and minimisation strategies implemented accordingly.
- 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 reported to the supervisor.
3. Complete and report on specialised machinery and equipment operation
- 3.1. Shut-down procedures for specialised machinery and equipment are completed to manufacturer's specifications and enterprise requirements.
- 3.2. Specialised machinery and equipment operational records are completed and maintained according to enterprise requirements.
- 3.3. Malfunctions, faults, irregular performance and damage to specialised machinery and equipment are detailed and reported according to enterprise requirements.
- 3.4. Specialised machinery and equipment is cleaned, secured and stored according to OHS and enterprise requirements.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Machinery and equipment may include:
feed mixers
specialised turf equipment
specialised nursery equipment
livestock feeding systems
filtering and pumping equipment
poultry performance monitoring equipment
fertilising application
grain handling equipment.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Machinery and equipment may include:
feed mixers
specialised turf equipment
specialised nursery equipment
livestock feeding systems
filtering and pumping equipment
poultry performance monitoring equipment
fertilising application
grain handling 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:
prepare and operate the machinery in accordance with manufacturer specifications
operate the machinery in a safe, efficient and controlled manner
conduct pre and post operational checks
perform minor maintenance and fault finding
record work activities
Evidence records must include a description 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.
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:
prepare and operate the machinery in accordance with manufacturer specifications
operate the machinery in a safe, efficient and controlled manner
conduct pre and post operational checks
perform minor maintenance and fault finding
record work activities
Evidence records must include a description 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| S2750 | RTC3310A | Operate specialised machinery and equipment | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAN89 | AHCMOM305 | Operate specialised machinery and equipment | Unit of competency |