Unit of competency Outline

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Operate row crop planting and seeding machinery and equipment

Operate row crop planting and seeding machinery and equipment

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCMOM312A
State Code
D7025
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
80
Description
This unit covers the operation of row crop planting and seeding machinery and equipment and defines the standard required to: conduct pre and post operational checks; operate planting and seeding machinery and equipment in a safe, efficient and controlled manner; perform minor maintenance and fault finding; record work activities.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare machinery for use
  • 1.1. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards for working with machinery are identified, risks assessed and risk controls are implemented.
  • 1.2. Appropriate personnel protective equipment is selected, used and maintained.
  • 1.3. Routine pre-operational checks and house keeping tasks are conducted.
  • 1.4. Damaged or worn components are replaced and/or reported.
  • 1.5. Ancillary equipment and check for correct operation is attached.
2. Operate machinery and equipment
  • 2.1. Machinery and equipment is operated in a safe, efficient and controlled manner.
  • 2.2. Machinery is operated in accordance with task requirements, conditions and manufacturer's operating guidelines.
  • 2.3. Machinery performance and efficiency is monitored and adjustments made as required.
  • 2.4. Potential environmental risks of operating sowing equipment are assessed and minimised.
3. Complete work
  • 3.1. Shut down procedures are followed.
  • 3.2. Operational records are completed.
  • 3.3. Routine operator servicing is carried out.
  • 3.4. Malfunctions, faults, irregular performance or damage are identified and reported.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Type of machinery may include:
machinery and equipment used in establishing row planted crops.
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:
conduct pre and post operational checks
operate planting and seeding machinery and equipment in a safe, efficient and controlled manner
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
BAM00 AHCMOM312 Operate row crop planting and seeding machinery and equipment Unit of competency