Elements and Performance Criteria

The Range of Variables explains the contexts within which the performance and knowledge requirements of this standard may be assessed. The scope of variables chosen in training and assessment requirements may depend on the work situations available.

What alternative options may be relevant to this competency standard?
Alternative options might include the use of shared machinery arrangements, contractors, membership of machinery syndicates, and leasing or hiring, participation in machinery rings.

What services should be considered?
Service might include repair and overhaul services, contracted machinery operations, and parts suppliers.

What agreements may be considered relevant?
Examples of agreements include those that cover the conditions for use and operation of shared equipment, and agreements negotiated with contractors and other service providers.

What machinery and equipment may be relevant to this competency standard?

Machinery and equipment will all vehicles and attachments, and stationary and mobile plant, used by the enterprise.

Who should be considered as staff?
Staff will include family and non-family labour, casual and permanent labour.

What alternative options may be relevant to this competency standard?
Alternative options might include the use of shared machinery arrangements, contractors, membership of machinery syndicates, and leasing or hiring, participation in machinery rings.

What services should be considered?
Service might include repair and overhaul services, contracted machinery operations, and parts suppliers.

What agreements may be considered relevant?
Examples of agreements include those that cover the conditions for use and operation of shared equipment, and agreements negotiated with contractors and other service providers.

What machinery and equipment may be relevant to this competency standard?

Machinery and equipment will all vehicles and attachments, and stationary and mobile plant, used by the enterprise.

Who should be considered as staff?
Staff will include family and non-family labour, casual and permanent labour.

What evidence is required to demonstrate competence for this standard as a whole?
Competence in implementing a machinery management system requires evidence that machinery systems have been successfully and appropriately implemented in an enterprise. The skills and knowledge required to implement a machinery management system must be transferable to a range of work environments and contexts. For example, this could include different machinery and equipment and enterprise operations.
What specific knowledge is needed to achieve the performance criteria?

Knowledge and understanding are essential to apply this standard in the workplace, to transfer the skills to other contexts, and to deal with unplanned events. The knowledge requirements for this unit are listed below:

cultural operations and their associated machinery requirements
costs associated with the use of machinery
maintenance requirements of machinery and equipment
storage and housing requirements of machinery
negotiation and the development of agreements
safe operating procedures for machinery
systems for monitoring machinery maintenance and operation
staff training.

What specific skills are needed to achieve the performance criteria?

To achieve the performance criteria, some complementary skills are required. These skills include the ability to:

identify machinery and equipment requirements for the property or enterprise
select and manage the range of machinery services provided by off-farm suppliers
manage machinery maintenance
manage machinery and equipment operation.

Are there other competency standards that could be assessed with this one?
This competency standard

Essential Assessment Information
There is essential information about

What specific knowledge is needed to achieve the performance criteria?

Knowledge and understanding are essential to apply this standard in the workplace, to transfer the skills to other contexts, and to deal with unplanned events. The knowledge requirements for this unit are listed below:

cultural operations and their associated machinery requirements
costs associated with the use of machinery
maintenance requirements of machinery and equipment
storage and housing requirements of machinery
negotiation and the development of agreements
safe operating procedures for machinery
systems for monitoring machinery maintenance and operation
staff training.

What specific skills are needed to achieve the performance criteria?

To achieve the performance criteria, some complementary skills are required. These skills include the ability to:

identify machinery and equipment requirements for the property or enterprise
select and manage the range of machinery services provided by off-farm suppliers
manage machinery maintenance
manage machinery and equipment operation.

Are there other competency standards that could be assessed with this one?
This competency standard

Essential Assessment Information
There is essential information about

There are a number of processes that are learnt throughout work and life, which are required in all jobs. They are fundamental processes and generally transferable to other work functions. Some of these are covered by the key competencies, although others may be added. The questions below highlight how these processes are applied in this competency standard. Following each question a number in brackets indicates the level to which the key competency needs to be demonstrated where 0 = not required, 1 = perform the process, 2 = perform and administer the process and 3 = perform, administer and design the process.
Communicating ideas and information
Ideas and information are communicated through the development of machinery maintenance, purchasing and replacement plans. (3)

Communicating ideas and information
Ideas and information are communicated through the development of machinery maintenance, purchasing and replacement plans. (3)

Collecting analysing and organising information
Information can be collected, analysed and organised by comparative analysis of performance and running costs. (3)

Collecting analysing and organising information
Information can be collected, analysed and organised by comparative analysis of performance and running costs. (3)

Planning and organising activities
Activities can be planned and organised through workplace meetings. (3)

Planning and organising activities
Activities can be planned and organised through workplace meetings. (3)

Working with others and in teams
Team work can be applied through workplace meetings. (3)

Working with others and in teams
Team work can be applied through workplace meetings. (3)

Using mathematical ideas and techniques
Mathematical ideas and techniques can be applied when making comparative analysis of machinery purchase and/or running costs. (3)

Using mathematical ideas and techniques
Mathematical ideas and techniques can be applied when making comparative analysis of machinery purchase and/or running costs. (3)

Solving problems
Problem-solving skills can be applied to maintenance schedules and replacement plans. (3)

Solving problems
Problem-solving skills can be applied to maintenance schedules and replacement plans. (3)

Using technology
The use of technology can be applied through information collection and storage systems. (3)

Using technology
The use of technology can be applied through information collection and storage systems. (3)