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Operate chemical application machinery and equipment

Operate chemical application machinery and equipment

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCMOM315A
State Code
D7028
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
24/06/2014
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
24/06/2014
Nominal Hours
90
Description
This unit covers the process of operating chemical application machinery and equipment and defines the standard required to: prepare 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.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare machinery for use
  • 1.1. Select and use appropriate personal protective equipment.
  • 1.2. Conduct routine pre-operational checks and house keeping tasks.
  • 1.3. Replace and/or report damaged or worn components.
  • 1.4. Identify and report potential Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards.
  • 1.5. Identify and report potential environmental impacts.
  • 1.6. Calibrate/set up equipment in accordance with spray/application plan.
  • 1.7. Attach ancillary equipment and check for correct operation.
  • 1.8. Undertake and record pre-operational checks.
2. Operate machinery and equipment
  • 2.1. Operate machinery and equipment in a safe, efficient and controlled manner.
  • 2.2. Operate machinery in accordance with task requirements, conditions and manufacturers operating guidelines.
  • 2.3. Monitor machinery performance and efficiency and make adjustments as required.
  • 2.4. Assess and minimise potential risks to self, others, product integrity and the environment.
  • 2.5. Monitor meteorological conditions during application
  • 2.6. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment during operation and clean up.
3. Complete work
  • 3.1. Follow shut down procedures.
  • 3.2. Clean/flush components in accordance with manufacturer's specifications and chemical label requirements.
  • 3.3. Complete operational records in accordance with legislative and/or regulatory requirements.
  • 3.4. Carry out routine operator servicing.
  • 3.5. Identify and report malfunctions, faults, irregular performance or damage.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Machinery and equipment may include:
specialised liquid chemical and granular application machinery
equipment used for crop protection and pest management.
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 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.
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
BAM59 AHCMOM315 Operate chemical application machinery and equipment Unit of competency