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Operate mobile irrigation machinery and equipment

Operate mobile irrigation machinery and equipment

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCMOM313A
State Code
D7026
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
60
Description
This unit covers the process of operating mobile irrigation machinery and equipment and defines the standard required to: conduct pre and post operational checks; operate mobile irrigation 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. 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.
The types of machinery and equipment may include:
lateral and centre pivot mobile irrigation machinery and equipment used for the irrigation of broadacre and horticultural 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 mobile irrigation 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
BAR37 AHCMOM313 Operate mobile irrigation machinery and equipment Unit of competency