Machine Maintenance and Related Operations

Machine Maintenance and Related Operations (ALMM06)

Qualification Units
The qualification is divided into six mandatory units:
Unit 1 - Engine Maintenance for Land-based Machines
Unit 2 - Lubrication and Hydraulic Maintenance for Land-based Machines
Unit 3 - Tyre Safety and Maintenance for Land-based Machines
Unit 4 - Battery Maintenance for Land-based Machines
Unit 5 - Transmission, Belt and Chain Maintenance for Land-based Machines
Unit 6 - Cutting Mechanism and Tine Maintenance for Land-based Machines

Candidates must complete all the relevant activities in each unit.

Candidates must be a minimum age of 16 or older.

Should you already hold some of the units in this qualification, please contact us to discuss a tailored quote.

Qualification endorsement
The qualification may be endorsed either:
Agricultural Machinery OR Horticultural Machinery
According to the context in which the assessment was taken.

Learning Outcomes
The candidate will be able to:
1. Apply key aspects of a Risk Assessment which apply to maintaining and running Agricultural and Horticultural machines
2. Carry out routine maintenance on an engine in accordance with the manufacturers instruction book
3. Apply appropriate key skills when making up an antifreeze solution
4. Carry out an oil change in accordance with manufactures instruction book
5. Inflate a tyre to a specified pressure in accordance with manufacturers instruction book
6. Carry out adjustments of belt/chain drives in accordance with manufacturers instructions
7. Clearly identify battery terminals for correct connections
8. Show an understanding of causes of batteries exploding
9. Dismantle and reset either a clutch, a breakaway device or shearbolt mechanism in accordance with manufactures instructions
10. Remove, sharpen and adjust a cutting system

For further information detailing the activities taken during the assessment of each unit please visit the NPTC Assessment Schedule (link opens in a new window).

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