NZQA registered unit standard
27604 version 1
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Title
Drive a tractor with an attached implement on hilly terrain
Level
3
Credits
4
Purpose
People credited with this unit standard are able to drive a
tractor with an attached implement on hilly terrain.
Classification
Agriculture > Agricultural Vehicles and Machinery
Available grade
Achieved
Entry information
Critical health and
safety prerequisites
Unit 24538, Demonstrate knowledge of tractor stability and the
dynamics of tractors and attached implements; and Unit 24552,
Check and drive a basic wheel tractor with an attached
implement on flat terrain; or demonstrate equivalent knowledge
and skills.
Explanatory notes
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Assessment
During assessment, manufacturer’s recommendations and legislative requirements
for the minimum age of a person driving a tractor must be complied with.
Tractors must be over 1000kg and have a 3 point linkage.
Assessment should consider the candidate’s attitude and behaviour while operating a
tractor. Attitude and behaviour is defined as a willingness to comply with, and
consistent awareness of, safety requirements and workplace procedures. Examples
include; wearing appropriate footwear, operating the vehicle in a manner which
minimises risk to self and others, avoiding ‘no-go’ areas, not carrying passengers,
and following instructions regarding care and maintenance of vehicles.
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For the purposes of this unit standard, hilly terrain is defined as class D, E and F land
under the Land Use Capability Classification, which comprises slopes between 16º
and 35º. More detail is available at
http://www.landcareresearch.co.nz/research/soil/luc/.
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Legislation relevant to this unit standard includes but is not limited to the – Land
Transport Act 1998, Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992, and their
subsequent amendments.
Primary Industry Training Organisation
SSB Code 101558
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016
NZQA registered unit standard
27604 version 1
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References

Information on tractor safety is available from tractor manufacturers.

Agricultural vehicles’ guide, 2009, available at www.nzta.govt.nz.

Accident Compensation Corporation www.acc.co.nz.

Department of Labour http://www.dol.govt.nz/.
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Range
Implements may include but are not limited to – feed out wagon, power harrow,
mower, silage wagon, tyne harrow, front end loader.
Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Drive a tractor with an attached implement on hilly terrain.
Evidence requirements
1.1
Tractor with attached implement is operated in a manner which suits the terrain,
ground conditions, and implement in accordance with manufacturer’s
specifications.
1.2
The gear selected prior to each manoeuvre is suitable for the terrain and ground
conditions.
ground conditions include at least one of – wet and greasy
surface, cultivated land, green and lush pasture, hard ground with
heavy dew.
Range
1.3
Tractor controls are used in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications.
1.4
The tractor and attached implement are driven at speeds appropriate to the
conditions, and risk of damage to self, others, property, and ground surfaces is
minimised.
Replacement information
This unit standard replaced unit standard 24536 and unit
standard 24537.
Planned review date
31 December 2016
Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process
Version Date
Last Date for Assessment
Registration
1
21 June 2012
Primary Industry Training Organisation
SSB Code 101558
N/A
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016
NZQA registered unit standard
27604 version 1
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Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR) reference
0052
This CMR can be accessed at http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/framework/search/index.do.
Please note
Providers must be granted consent to assess against standards (accredited) by NZQA,
before they can report credits from assessment against unit standards or deliver courses
of study leading to that assessment.
Industry Training Organisations must be granted consent to assess against standards by
NZQA before they can register credits from assessment against unit standards.
Providers and Industry Training Organisations, which have been granted consent and
which are assessing against unit standards must engage with the moderation system that
applies to those standards.
Requirements for consent to assess and an outline of the moderation system that applies
to this standard are outlined in the Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR). The
CMR also includes useful information about special requirements for organisations wishing
to develop education and training programmes, such as minimum qualifications for tutors
and assessors, and special resource requirements.
Comments on this unit standard
Please contact the Primary Industry Training Organisation standards@primaryito.ac.nz if
you wish to suggest changes to the content of this unit standard.
Primary Industry Training Organisation
SSB Code 101558
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016