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Transport machinery

Transport machinery

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCMOM314
State Code
BAL92
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
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
12/01/2017
Nominal Hours
24
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to load, transport and unload machinery used for earth-moving and agricultural operations.The unit applies to individuals who transport machinery under broad direction, and take responsibility for their own work.Vehicles must be operated according to relevant state/territory licensing authority vehicle licence requirements and regulations.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Load machines
  • 1.1 Confirm activity to be undertaken, including identifying potential hazards and risks and implementing safe workplace procedures for transporting machinery and managing risks
  • 1.2 Prepare trailer, low loader or float for loading according to contractor policy
  • 1.3 Load machine according to safe operating procedures and workplace procedures
  • 1.4 Complete tie down procedures according to industry practice
  • 1.5 Secure machine to prevent movement in transport according to industry practice
  • 1.6 Display signs indicating oversized loads according to legislative requirements
  • 1.7 Arrange permits, clearances and escorts for transporting oversized loads
2. Transport machines
  • 2.1 Plan transport route ensuring compliance with oversized loads, permits, clearances and relevant legislation
  • 2.2 Drive machines on or off road in compliance with relevant licensing requirements and regulations
  • 2.3 Transport machinery safely to destination according to licensing requirements and regulations
3. Unload machines
  • 3.1 Complete untie procedures according to industry practice
  • 3.2 Unload machines according to safe operating procedures and workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Complete workplace documentation in required format
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D7027 AHCMOM314A Transport machinery Unit of competency