Unit of competency Outline
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22/07/2026 10:56 AM AWST
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Conduct dozer operations
Conduct dozer operations
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCMOM209A
AHCMOM209A
State Code
D7002
D7002
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/12/2011
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
22/12/2011
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit covers the process of using dozers to undertake earthwork operations and defines the standard required to: operate the machine safely; operate the machine's features and attachments consistent with operator manual; carry out day to day servicing and minor maintenance.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Operate dozer
- 1.1. Start-up, park-up, shut-down and communication procedures are carried out in accordance with manufacturers' requirements
- 1.2. Dozer controls and functions, including blade tilt and pitch and ripper, are effectively used to complete a range of tasks
- 1.3. Safe towing of equipment and plant is carried out in accordance with the authorised equipment and/or connection capabilities
- 1.4. Dozers are driven onto/off low loaders in accordance with site and Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) regulations and procedures
2. Carry out basic operator maintenance
- 2.1. Inspection and fault finding are conducted in accordance with manufacturers' specifications and/or site requirements and reported
- 2.2. Routine operational servicing, lubrication and housekeeping tasks are carried out to manufacturers' and/or site requirements
- 2.3. Minor maintenance is carried out to manufacturers' and/or site requirements
- 2.4. Records are maintained in accordance with site requirements
- 2.5. Vehicle washing is carried out to manufacturers' specifications and/or site requirements and environmental aspects
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Type of works conducted may include
irrigation channels
shed sites
farm dams
tracks
silage pits
erosion control.
Types of machines include:
all types and sizes of dozers deployed in rural landscapes.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Type of works conducted may include
irrigation channels
shed sites
farm dams
tracks
silage pits
erosion control.
Types of machines include:
all types and sizes of dozers deployed in rural landscapes.
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:
operate the machine safely,
operate the machine's features and attachments consistent with operator manual, and
carry out day to day servicing and minor maintenance.
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:
operate the machine safely,
operate the machine's features and attachments consistent with operator manual, and
carry out day to day servicing and minor maintenance.
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.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAM66 | AHCMOM209 | Conduct dozer operations | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D451 | AHC20110 | Certificate II in Agriculture | Qualification |
| D460 | AHC21010 | Certificate II in Conservation and Land Management | Qualification |