RIIEGS301E — Operate and maintain instruments and field equipment

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What an assessment for RIIEGS301E must cover

55 assessable components: 6 elements (32 performance criteria), 15 performance evidence and 6 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 2 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Plan and prepare for use of instruments and field equipment

1.1Obtain, interpret and confirm work requirements
1.2Access, interpret and apply documentation required to operate and maintain instruments and field equipment
1.3Communicate verbally and in writing with relevant personnel using approved communication methods according to workplace procedures
1.4Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
1.5Select appropriate type of plant and equipment for work activities
1.6Perform equipment prestart checks according to manufacturer specifications
1.7Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures according to workplace procedures
1.8Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for emergency situations

2 Test instruments and field equipment

2.1Perform safety checks according to workplace procedures
2.2Identify potential faults in instruments and field equipment
2.3Label and report damaged or unsafe instruments and field equipment and remove from service according to workplace procedures
2.4Ensure operational logbooks are up dated according to workplace procedures

3 Calibrate instruments/field equipment

3.1Closely follow calibration schedules
3.2Label out calibration instruments and equipment and advise relevant personnel of operatives promptly according to workplace procedures
3.3Identify causes of incorrect calibration according to workplace procedures
3.4Perform new base calibration according to workplace procedures
3.5Recommission instrument and equipment according to workplace procedures
3.6Prepare compliance and calibration reports as required

4 Operate instruments/field equipment

4.1Optimise instrument and equipment settings for the particular measurement or analysis
4.2Perform measurements within the given field and technical constraints
4.3Assess data against quality control information, known standards and references for accuracy and precision
4.4Repeat measurements where non-standard results are obtained

5 Maintain instruments and field equipment

5.1Clean and maintain the plant and equipment, inspect to ensure serviceability and rectify or report any faults or issues to relevant personnel
5.2Perform minor repairs within scope of own job role
5.3Replace defective parts and make adjustments according to manufacturer specifications
5.4Seek help from relevant personnel where difficulties are encountered
5.5Process maintenance and calibration records according to workplace procedures

6 Commission new instruments and equipment

6.1Arrange commissioning procedures with manufacturer agent, when required
6.2Unpack, check and assemble instruments and equipment according to manufacturer warranty requirements
6.3Calibrate instrument and equipment to meet manufacturer specifications
6.4Check instrument and equipment performance against manufacturer specifications
6.5Provide operating instructions available to relevant personnel

Performance evidence

operate and maintain instruments and field equipment on at least two occasions, including:
performing start up and safety checks
calibrating instruments and field equipment
operating instruments and field equipment to perform required measurements
performing preventative maintenance and minor repairs
identifying instrument and equipment faults
selecting and using relevant tools and equipment
using calibration and test equipment
applying fault finding procedures
commissioning new instruments and equipment
updating maintenance and calibration records, and operational logbooks.
locate and apply relevant documentation, policies and procedures and confirm that the work activity is compliant
implement the requirements, procedures and techniques for operating and maintaining instruments and field equipment
work effectively with others to operate and maintain instruments and field equipment in a way that meets all required outcomes
communicate clearly and concisely with others to receive and clarify work instructions and to determine coordination requirements prior to commencing and during work activities.

Knowledge evidence

key policies, procedures and documentation required to operate and maintain instruments and field equipment, including:
manufacturer calibration procedures
manufacturer operating requirements
principles and techniques for applying instrument and equipment test methods
principles and techniques for identifying relevant hazards and emergencies
techniques for coordinating and communicating job activities with others.

Foundation skills

Reading: Identifies and interprets information from workplace procedures, documentation and regulations
Self-management: Monitors and minimises own exposure to worksite risks and hazards during activities

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What does an assessment tool for RIIEGS301E need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for RIIEGS301E needs to address all 55 unit components: 6 elements with 32 performance criteria, 15 performance evidence requirements, 6 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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