RIISAM208E — Perform plant operational maintenance

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What an assessment for RIISAM208E must cover

32 assessable components: 5 elements (19 performance criteria), 5 performance evidence and 4 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 4 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 plant operational maintenance

1.1Obtain, interpret and confirm work requirements
1.2Access, interpret and apply documentation required to perform plant operation maintenance
1.3Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures according to workplace procedures
1.4Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
1.5Select appropriate plant, tools and equipment for the job, inspect them for serviceability and rectify or report any faults prior to commencement of work activities
1.6Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for emergency situations

2 Conduct planned routine maintenance

2.1Identify and interpret the maintenance schedule, and coordinate the resource requirements with relevant personnel according to workplace procedures
2.2Complete planned routine maintenance according to workplace procedures
2.3Record any follow-up action required according to workplace procedures

3 Conduct breakdown maintenance

3.1Determine the extent of breakdown maintenance required with relevant personnel
3.2Complete breakdown maintenance according to workplace procedures
3.3Record details of maintenance action completed or required according to workplace procedures

4 Conduct temporary repairs

4.1Identify the location of the problem
4.2Assess the requirement for temporary repairs with relevant personnel and acquire the required resources
4.3Complete the repair according to workplace procedures
4.4Record details of temporary repairs completed or required according to workplace procedures

5 Finalise the maintenance activity

5.1Clear work area and dispose of materials according to workplace procedures
5.2Clean and maintain the plant and equipment, inspect for ensure serviceability and rectify or report any faults or issues to relevant personnel
5.3Process written maintenance records according to workplace procedures

Performance evidence

perform plant operational maintenance on at least two occasions, including: interpreting the maintenance schedule and coordinating resources, completing planned routine maintenance, evaluating the extent of work required to fix the breakdown, completing breakdown maintenance, completing temporary repairs, recording details of maintenance action completed and/or follow-up action required, completing housekeeping activities.
locate and apply relevant documentation, policies and procedures and confirm that the work activity is compliant
implement the requirements, procedures and techniques for performing plant operational maintenance
work effectively with others to perform plant operational maintenance 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 perform plant operational maintenance, including: site and equipment safety requirements, equipment and plant operational procedures, site equipment and plant maintenance procedures, site environmental requirements and constraints related to operational maintenance activities
principles and techniques for identifying equipment and plant types, characteristics, capabilities and limitations
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
Writing: Produces and completes written documents required for workplace procedures
Self-management: Monitors and minimises own exposure to worksite risks and hazards during activities
Oral communication: Uses a range of communication techniques and systems to communicate with others

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What does an assessment tool for RIISAM208E need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for RIISAM208E needs to address all 32 unit components: 5 elements with 19 performance criteria, 5 performance evidence requirements, 4 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

How does Auditori generate an assessment tool for RIISAM208E?

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