RIIMPO328E — Conduct continuous bucket trencher operations

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What an assessment for RIIMPO328E must cover

69 assessable components: 5 elements (25 performance criteria), 22 performance evidence and 20 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 continuous bucket trencher operations

1.1Access, interpret and apply continuous bucket trencher operations documentation
1.2Obtain, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
1.3Identify risks, hazards and environmental issues and assess the risks and implement control measures in line with workplace policies
1.4Select and wear personal protective equipment required for work activities
1.5Identify, obtain and implement traffic management signage requirements according to standard operating procedures and safe work practices
1.6Select, required bucket trencher equipment and confirm suitability for work activities
1.7Obtain and interpret emergency procedures for a bucket trencher, 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 continuous bucket trencher in line with establisher requirements to complete work plan

2.1Carry out prestart and start-up check in line with workplace procedures
2.2Identify faults or defects and rectify or report within scope of own responsibility and according to workplace procedures
2.3Operate and trench using continuous bucket trencher using techniques suited to equipment capabilities and site 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
2.6Park up, shut down, secure and carry out post operational inspection of equipment in line with workplace procedures

3 Select, remove and fit and use attachments for a continuous bucket trencher

3.1Select attachment for the task
3.2Fit attachment in line with workplace procedures
3.3Test attachment and ensure correct fitting and operation
3.4Use attachment within design limited and in line with workplace procedures
3.5Remove, clean and store attachment in designated location in line with workplace procedure

4 Relocate continuous bucket trencher

4.1Prepare for relocation continuous bucket trencher
4.2Move continuous bucket trencher safely between worksites, observing relevant codes and traffic management requirements
4.3Assist loading and unloading machine from float/trailer as required by workplace procedures

5 Conduct housekeeping activities

5.1Clean work area and dispose of or recycle materials in line with workplace procedures
5.2Manage and/or report hazards to maintain a safe working environment
5.3Complete 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
operating a trenching machine in a straight line for 200m to line, level and specified depth
completing of trenches/drains cleared to width and depth according to plan
selecting and fitting, using and removing an attachment
driving and operating continuous bucket trencher and adjusting techniques to suit site conditions
parking and securing of equipment
assisting with loading and unloading continuous bucket trencher from float/trailer
In the course of the above work the candidate must also:
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
select and use the required tools and equipment
work safely around other machines and personnel
apply methods of changing machine attachments
inspect and prepare work area
identify common equipment faults
monitor and manage equipment performance using indicators and alarms
manage changes in the loads centre of gravity during transportation
use a range of communications techniques and equipment essential to the safe completion of work instruction, including hand, audible and other signals
meet written and verbal reporting requirements and procedures associated with continuous bucket trencher operations

Knowledge evidence

Key policies and procedures, legislation and established requirements for continuous bucket trencher operation without attachments, including those relating to:
fires, accidents and emergencies
work health and safety, including signs of operator fatigue and how it should be managed
site isolation
project quality requirements
maintenance and basic diagnostics
housekeeping activities
recycling materials
chain of responsibility for loading and unloading of equipment
Key factors affecting work activities described in performance evidence above, including:
technical capabilities and limitations
equipment specifications
ground conditions
materials characteristics, including density and viscosity
Key features associated with civil construction works, including
terminology
activity sequences of road construction, earthworks and drainage
basic earthworks calculations
principles of materials technology and materials compaction
drawings and sketches

Foundation skills

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

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What does an assessment tool for RIIMPO328E need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for RIIMPO328E needs to address all 69 unit components: 5 elements with 25 performance criteria, 22 performance evidence requirements, 20 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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