RIIMPO320F — Conduct civil construction excavator operations

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What an assessment for RIIMPO320F must cover

55 assessable components: 6 elements (29 performance criteria), 21 performance evidence and 3 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 excavator operations

1.1Access, interpret and apply excavator operations documentation
1.2Obtain, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
1.3Identify hazards and environmental issues, assess the risks and implement control measures in line with workplace policies
1.4Select and wear personal protective equipment required for work activities
1.5Obtain, identify and implement traffic management signage requirements according to standard operating procedures and safe work practices
1.6Select required excavator equipment and/or attachments and confirm suitability for work activities
1.7Obtain and interpret emergency procedures for excavators, and be prepared for fires, accidents and emergencies
1.8Coordinate and communicate planned activities with others at the site prior to commencement of work activity

2 Operate excavator in line with established requirements

2.1Carry out prestart and start-up checks in line with workplace procedures
2.2Identify faults or defects and rectify or report within scope of own responsibility and according to workplace procedures
2.3Drive and operate excavator using techniques suited to equipment capabilities, site and work conditions, and according to workplace procedures
2.4Monitor hazards and risks during operations, and ensure safety of self, other personnel, plant and equipment
2.5Monitor and manage equipment performance using indicators and alarms in line with manufacturers’ specifications

3 Lift, carry and place materials to complete work activity

3.1Establish weight of load and ensure it is within safe operational limits of the machine
3.2Use lifting gear within safe working load requirements and in line with workplace requirements
3.3Position machinery and ensure stable and effective shift of materials according to work requirements
3.4Shift load safely and effectively, using hand, audible and communication signal, in line with workplace procedures
3.5Park up, shut down, secure and carry out post operational inspection of equipment in line with workplace procedures

4 Select, remove, fit and use attachments for a excavator

4.1Select attachment for the task
4.2Fit attachment in line with workplace procedures
4.3Test attachment and ensure correct fitting and operation
4.4Use attachment within design limits and in accordance with workplace procedures
4.5Remove, clean and store attachments in designated location in line with workplace procedures

5 Prepare to relocate the excavator

5.1Prepare excavator for relocation
5.2Move excavator safely within and/or between work areas, observing relevant codes and traffic management requirements
5.3Assist loading and unloading machine from float/trailer as required by workplace procedures

6 Conduct housekeeping activities

6.1Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials according to workplace procedures
6.2Manage and/or report hazards to maintain a safe working environment
6.3Complete and file or distribute documentation in a manner that complies with workplace practices

Performance evidence

conducting prestart checks prior to commencing operations and shutdown procedures on completion of operations
driving and operating the equipment, and adjusting techniques to site conditions
completing operations to specification using at least two different material types and activities including: loading, cutting/boxing, stripping/spreading, lifting and carry materials, bulk excavation, mixing/backfilling, trench excavation, stockpiling, battering, benching, site clean up
selecting, fitting, testing, using and removing at least three attachments, the attachment must be certified and approved in line with workplace procedures and could include, but not limited to, the following: tilt bucket, buckets, lifting device, vibrating compaction wheel, ripper/tyne, compaction plate, compaction wheel, rock breaker, auger, ground engaging tools
assisting with loading and unloading plant type from float/trailer
parking and securing equipment
locate and apply relevant documentation, policies and procedures
select and wear personal protective equipment required for work activities
carry out vehicle refuelling requirements and procedures where applicable
apply safe work practices, identifying and reporting all potential hazards, risks and environmental issues
apply problem solving and troubleshooting techniques when operating equipment
monitor and manage equipment performance using indicators and alarms
identify common equipment faults
apply levelling techniques
select and use the required tools and equipment
apply methods of changing machine attachments
establish weight of load
manage changes in the loads centre of gravity during transportation
use a range of communication techniques and equipment essential to the safe completion of work activity, including hand, audible and other signals
meet written and verbal reporting requirements and procedures associated with equipment operations
organise work activities to meet all task requirements.

Knowledge evidence

Key policies and procedures, legislation and established requirements for excavator operations, including those relating to: isolation requirements, fires, accidents and emergencies, work health and safety, including signs of operator fatigue and how it should be managed, site isolation and traffic control responsibilities and authorities, project quality requirements, chain of responsibility for loading and unloading of equipment, operational, maintenance and basic diagnostics, personal protective equipment, recyclable materials, housekeeping activities
Key factors affecting work activities described in performance evidence above, including: equipment processes, technical capability and limitations, drawings and sketches, ground conditions, materials characteristics, including density and viscosity
Key features associated with civil construction works, including: civil construction terminology, basic principles of material technology and material compaction for civil works, basic earthworks calculations, civil construction activity sequences of road construction, earthworks and drainage.

Foundation skills

Reading: Identifies and interprets information from workplace procedures, documentation, legislation and regulations
Numeracy: Uses equipment operating capacity schedule to confirm safe weight load limits

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