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Operate broadacre and row crop harvest machinery and equipment

Operate broadacre and row crop harvest machinery and equipment

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCMOM308
State Code
BAM86
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
19/12/2018
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/01/2017
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
12/01/2017
Nominal Hours
80
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to operate harvest machinery and equipment used for broadacre and row crop harvesting in the agriculture and horticulture sectors.This unit applies to individuals who operate broadacre or row crop harvesting machinery and equipment under broad direction, and take responsibility for their own work.Vehicle must be operated according to relevant state/territory licensing authority vehicle licence requirements and regulations.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare broadacre and row crop harvesting machinery for use
  • 1.1 Confirm activity to be undertaken, including identifying potential hazards and risks and implementing of safe working practices to manage risks
  • 1.2 Source and interpret relevant harvesting machinery and equipment operation and maintenance manual and manufacturer instructions
  • 1.3 Select and maintain personal protective equipment according to workplace safety requirements
  • 1.4 Fit and use personal protective equipment according to job requirements and applicable to task to be undertaken
  • 1.5 Conduct harvest machinery and equipment routine pre-operational checks
  • 1.6 Document damaged or worn components and organise for replacement according to workplace procedures
  • 1.7 Attach ancillary equipment and check for correct operation
2. Operate broadacre and row crop machinery and equipment
  • 2.1 Carry out pre-start, and start up procedures according to workplace practices
  • 2.2 Operate harvest machinery and equipment in a safe, controlled and efficient manner and monitor for performance and efficiency
  • 2.3 Operate harvest machinery according to operation and maintenance manual, manufacturer specifications, task requirements and conditions
  • 2.4 Identify environmental and biosecurity implications associated with harvesting and undertake activities to minimise impact
  • 2.5 Continually monitor hazards and risks, and ensure safety of self, other personnel, plant and equipment
3. Complete work
  • 3.1 Conduct shut down in line with workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Perform routine operational servicing and minor maintenance
  • 3.3 Identify and report malfunctions, faults, irregular performance or damage according to workplace procedures
  • 3.4 Clean, store and secure harvest machinery and equipment
  • 3.5 Remove and store keys in the required location
  • 3.6 Maintain harvest machinery use records in required format
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D7021 AHCMOM308A Operate broadacre and row crop harvest machinery and equipment Unit of competency