RIISAM209E — Carry out operational maintenance

1 Plan and prepare to carry out operational maintenance

• 1.1Obtain, interpret, and confirm work requirements
• 1.2Access, interpret and apply documentation and procedures
• 1.3Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures within scope of own role and according to workplace procedures
• 1.4Select and wear personal protective equipment required for the work activities
• 1.5Obtain and interpret emergency procedures and prepare for emergency situations within scope of own role
• 1.6Determine coordination requirements with others prior to commencing and during work activities

2 Perform prestart checks and maintenance

• 2.1Inspect and carry out prestart checks on equipment
• 2.2Complete site and company checklist sheets
• 2.3Lubricate all systems according to workplace procedures
• 2.4Check and top up fluid levels and bleed according to workplace procedures
• 2.5Check filters and clean or replace as required according to workplace procedures
• 2.6Check security of all circulation systems
• 2.7Check safety appliances are fitted and meet requirements for workplace activities
• 2.8Keep cabin, seat belts and windscreen clean and windscreen washer functioning according to manufacturer specifications

3 Perform equipment checks

• 3.1Carry out timed and regular equipment checks and record details
• 3.2Identify faults and potential faults and report immediately to relevant personnel
• 3.3Obtain and confirm isolation, tag out and lock out procedures
• 3.4Identify, record and report equipment that requires repairs or maintenance in a timely manner
• 3.5Monitor the effectiveness of maintenance performed

4 Carry out hot work

• 4.1Clear area around the worksite of flammable material
• 4.2Position fire extinguishers at company recommended locations
• 4.3Undertake hot work in compliance with regulatory and worksite fire controls
• 4.4Communicate with spotter during hot work operations
• 4.5Inspect the worksite to confirm that no potential exists for later combustion

5 Perform equipment maintenance

• 5.1Perform scheduled equipment, components and consumables servicing, maintenance and overhauls according to workplace procedures
• 5.2Use tag out or lock out procedures to isolate the equipment during servicing
• 5.3Carry out minor servicing of equipment in a timely manner according to workplace procedures
• 5.4Carry out routine inspections, servicing, lubrication and housekeeping tasks according to workplace procedures
• 5.5Identify and change used parts and record the frequency of replacement
• 5.6Identify operational faults in and maintain hydraulic, pneumatic and drive systems according to workplace procedures
• 5.7Record details of maintenance action completed
• 5.8Inspect and check plant and equipment for serviceability, and identify, rectify and report any faults

6 Perform field repairs

• 6.1Isolate and rectify equipment faults according to workplace procedures
• 6.2Identify the extent of repair needed and obtain the required parts
• 6.3Identify, select and use tools required for maintenance and repairs
• 6.4Return the re-usable tools and parts
• 6.5Recognise system faults and formulate appropriate responses within agreed timelines
• 6.6Maintain records of action taken
• 6.7Dismantle, assess, service, repair, reassemble and test components

What does an assessment tool for RIISAM209E need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for RIISAM209E needs to address all 67 unit components: 6 elements with 39 performance criteria, 9 performance evidence requirements, 16 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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