Operate vehicles – AHCMOM205
The safe use of vehicles cannot be taken for granted. This course gives you the basic skills and knowledge required to undertake pre-start checks, operate and shut down vehicles used in the agriculture, horticulture and land management sectors
- Course Overview
- Entry Requirements
- Course Outcomes
- Course Duration
- What to bring on the day
- Why do this course?
Course Overview
AHCMOM205 – Operate vehicles
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to undertake pre-start checks, operate and shut down vehicles used in the agriculture, horticulture and land management sectors. It applies to individuals who operate vehicles to undertake routine work under general supervision with limited autonomy and accountability.
The course covers:
- Hazards and risks associated with vehicle operations
- Safety requirements for vehicle use and operation
- Vehicle operation and maintenance manual
- Vehicle components, controls, features, technical capabilities and limitations
- Vehicle operating principles and operating methods
- Load limits and the principles of weight distribution with regard to load shifting and vehicle movement
- Effects of adverse surface and terrain conditions on the operation of vehicles
- Duty of care to self, others and the environment when operating vehicles
- Relevant legislation with regard to vehicle operation and licensing requirements
- Environmental impacts relevant to operation of vehicles
- Workplace procedures applicable to workplace health and safety requirements to operate a vehicle safely
- Industry and workplace biosecurity procedures.
The nationally recognised qualification AHCMOM205 Operate vehicles, is delivered under a third-party agreement by V.E.T. Centre (QLD) on behalf of All States Training RTO #32577.
All States Training RTO #32577 is the Registered Training Organisation that issues certification upon successful completion of the accredited course.
Entry Requirements
Participants must be at least 16 years of age.
Course Outcomes
It is expected that participants should acquire knowledge, skill and understanding of the following areas:
- Prepare vehicle for use
- Drive vehicle
- Complete vehicle operation
Course Duration
This course takes 1 day of face-to-face classroom and practical training/ assessment.
What to bring on the day
Each person will need to bring the following:
- Enclosed shoes
- Sunscreen
- Eye protection
- Water bottle
- Lunch
Why do this course?
Operating vehicles is a potentially hazardous activity.
The safe use of vehicles cannot be taken for granted. This is where proper training and assessment comes in.
This course is necessary for workers who use vehicles as part of their daily work routines in the agriculture, horticulture and land management industries.
