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Analyse machinery options

Analyse machinery options

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCMOM601
State Code
BAR76
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
080321 - Farm Management And Agribusiness
Original Release Date
12/01/2017
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to calculate, review and analyse machinery options within an agricultural, horticultural or land management enterprise.This unit applies to individuals who apply advanced skills and knowledge to analysing machinery options and take personal responsibility and exercise autonomy in undertaking complex work. They analyse information and exercise judgement to complete a range of advanced skilled activities. They work in contexts that are subject to change and adapt a range of fundamental principles accordingly.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Calculate costs associated with machinery use
  • 1.1 Source and compare relevant benchmark data that relates machinery costs to workplace productivity and data
  • 1.2 Calculate operating, overhead and intangible costs related to use of machinery for a workplace
  • 1.3 Make comparisons of productivity and suitability between different types and brands of machinery
2. Review machinery requirements
  • 2.1 Review machinery inventory in the context of workplace objectives, current and future productivity, and profitability levels
  • 2.2 Assess and control risks associated with high capital investment in machinery to make decisions about machinery requirements for a workplace
  • 2.3 Identify, cost and evaluate alternatives to ownership
  • 2.4 Identify tax impact of the capital investment using professional support where required and incorporate into a cost analysis
3. Analyse returns from major capital investments in machinery
  • 3.1 Use capital budgeting techniques including energy efficiency considerations to calculate the rate of return on major investment decisions
  • 3.2 Review machinery options plan, and analyse and record changes according to workplace requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D7033 AHCMOM601A Analyse machinery options Unit of competency