Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare tractor for operation
- Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards in the work area are identified and safety concerns reported to the supervisor.
- Routine checks of tractors are conducted prior to use according to manufacturer's specifications and enterprise requirements.
- Attached equipment is identified and selected appropriate to work requirements, checked for safety and set for operation.
- Tractor and attached equipment faults or malfunctions are identified and reported for repair according to enterprise requirements.
- Operate tractor
- Risks to self, others and the environment are recognised and avoided according to enterprise requirements.
- Suitable personal protective equipment is used, maintained and stored according to enterprise requirements.
- Tractor is operated according to low risk operating procedures in a controlled manner and monitored for performance and efficiency.
- Environmental impacts associated with tractor operation are recognised and minimised according to directions.
- Complete and check tractor operation
- Shut-down procedures are conducted according to manufacturer's specifications and enterprise requirements.
- Malfunctions, faults, irregular performance or damage to tractor and attached equipment is detailed and reported according to enterprise requirements.
- Tractor and attached equipment is cleaned and decontaminated where necessary, secured and stored according to enterprise and OHS requirements.
- Tractor operational reports are maintained to industry standards according to enterprise requirements.