Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare tractor for operation
- Confirm the activity to be undertaken with supervisor, including identifying potential hazards and implementation of safe working procedures
- Read the relevant machinery operation manual and observe manufacturer’s instructions
- Use and maintain personal protective equipment
- Select and attach equipment required to carry out work
- Conduct safety pre operational checks on both tractor and attached equipment and report faults or malfunctions for repair
- Attach equipment and loads that do not exceed the weight limitations or change the dynamic stability of the tractor
- Operate tractor
- Recognise and control risks to self and others
- Steer, manoeuvre and position tractor in a smooth and controlled manner
- Operate tractor according to low risk operating procedures in a controlled manner and monitored for performance and efficiency
- Undertake work in accordance with the agreed plan and within the operating capacities and manufacturer's specifications
- Recognise and minimise environmental impacts associated with tractor operation
- Complete and check tractor operation
- Conduct shut-down procedures
- Perform routine operational servicing and minor maintenance
- Identify and report malfunctions, faults, irregular performance or damage
- Clean, decontaminate, secure and store tractor and attached equipment
- Apply enterprise biosecurity policies where required
- Maintain tractor and equipment use records