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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare machinery for use
   • Select and use appropriate personnel protective equipment (PPE)
   • Conduct routine pre-operational checks and housekeeping tasks
   • Replace and report damaged or worn components
   • Identify and report potential workplace hazards
   • Attach ancillary equipment and check for correct operation
2. Operate machinery and equipment
   • Operate machinery and equipment in a safe, efficient and controlled manner
   • Operate machinery according to task requirements, conditions and manufacturer operating guidelines
   • Monitor machinery performance and efficiency and make adjustments as required
3. Complete work
   • Follow shutdown procedures
   • Complete operational records
   • Carry out routine operator servicing
   • Identify and report malfunctions, faults, irregular performance or damage

Range Statement

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Performance Evidence

The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.

The candidate must provide evidence that they can:

attach and uncouple associated equipment

conduct pre- and post-operational checks

operate horticultural harvesting machinery and equipment in a safe, efficient and controlled manner

perform operator maintenance tasks

record work activities

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Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

principles and practices for operating crop harvesting machinery

basic diagnostic techniques

components and controls features and functions

crop quality assurance and hygiene requirements

equipment characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations

manufacturer and workplace requirements for pre-operational checks, machinery operation techniques, operator level servicing and shutdown and emergency procedures

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