Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
23/07/2026 7:40 AM AWST
23/07/2026 7:40 AM AWST
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Operate land-forming machinery and equipment
Operate land-forming machinery and equipment
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCMOM310A
AHCMOM310A
State Code
D7023
D7023
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
18/06/2014
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
18/06/2014
Nominal Hours
80
Description
This unit covers the process of operating land forming machinery and equipment and defines the standard required to: operate land forming machinery and equipment 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 personnel 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 implications.
- 1.6. Attach ancillary equipment and check for correct operation.
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 and the environment.
3. Complete work
- 3.1. Follow shut down procedures.
- 3.2. Complete operational records.
- 3.3. Carry out routine operator servicing.
- 3.4. Identify and report malfunctions, faults, irregular performance or damage.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Types of machinery and equipment may include:
machinery and equipment used to reshape the surface of land to planned grades.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Types of machinery and equipment may include:
machinery and equipment used to reshape the surface of land to planned grades.
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 land forming machinery and equipment 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.
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 land forming machinery and equipment 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAL87 | AHCMOM310 | Operate land-forming machinery and equipment | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D467 | AHC30110 | Certificate III in Agriculture | Qualification |
| D492 | AHC32610 | Certificate III in Rural Machinery Operations | Qualification |