Assessor Resource

RIIEGS304E
Mobilise equipment and materials

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to carry out prestart and routine checks, and to proceed to exploration site and carry out operator maintenance in metalliferous mining.

It applies to those working in operational roles. They generally perform tasks involving a prescribed range of functions involving known routines and procedures and may involve some discretion and judgement in selecting equipment, services and contingency measures.

Licensing, legislative and certification requirements that apply to this unit can vary between states, territories, and Industry sectors. Users must check requirements with relevant body before applying the unit.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)



Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

The candidate must demonstrate the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including evidence of the ability to:

mobilise equipment and materials on at least two occasions, including:

performing start-up and safety checks according to organisation and supplier/manufacturer specifications

driving with the minimum of damage to vehicles, equipment and structures

operating vehicle in a safe manner in a range of conditions, including on and off road

navigating to destination site for delivery of equipment and materials

performing routine checks and maintenance, and minor repairs

using written and verbal communication to coordinate activity

completing all required documentation.

During the above, the candidate must:

locate and apply required, documentation, policies and procedures

implement the requirements, procedures and techniques for the completion of mobilising equipment and materials, including:

applying communication and recording skills

performing manual and mechanical handling

driving laden vehicles (on and off road)

performing basic maintenance skills

applying knots, load securing devices and attachment points for loaded vehicles

applying recovery techniques for bogged plant/vehicles

acquiring required licenses and permits

applying diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures

work with others to mobilise materials and equipment that meets all of the required outcomes, including:

communicating information to base or other vehicles.

The candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including knowledge of:

key policies, procedures and established requirements for mobilising equipment and materials, including those for:

safe carrying of loads

operational maintenance

driving, recovering and washing vehicles

emergencies

workplace health and safety

housekeeping

reasons loads shift and methods of preventing shifting

number and types of lashings to apply, fixing points and basic knots

procedures for applying a range of acquired safety and survival skills

hydraulic systems, components and cleanliness requirements

internal combustion motors and the major components.

Mandatory conditions for assessment of this unit are stipulated below. The assessment must:

include access to:

personal protective equipment

equipment required to mobilise equipment and materials

be conducted in a safe environment; and,

be assessed in the context of this sector's work environment; and,

be assessed in compliance with relevant legislation/regulation and using policies, procedures and processes directly related to the industry sector for which it is being assessed; and,

confirm consistent performance can be applied in a range of relevant workplace circumstances.

Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment may occur in a simulated work environment* provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of this sector’s workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.

Assessor requirements

Assessors must be able to clearly demonstrate current and relevant industry knowledge and experience to satisfy the mandatory regulatory standards as set out in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015/Australian Quality Training Framework mandatory requirements for assessors current at the time of assessment and any relevant licensing and certification requirements. This includes:

vocational competencies at least to the level being delivered and assessed

current industry skills directly relevant to the training and assessment being provided

current knowledge and skills in vocational training and learning that informs their training and assessment

formal relevant qualifications in training and assessment

having knowledge of and/or experience using the latest techniques and processes

possessing the required level of RII training product knowledge

having an understanding and knowledge of legislation and regulations relevant to the industry and to employment and workplaces

demonstrating the performance evidence, and knowledge evidence outlined in this unit of competency, and

the minimum years of current** work experience after competency has been obtained as specified below in an industry sector relevant to the outcomes of the unit.

It is also acceptable for the appropriately qualified assessor to work with an industry expert to conduct assessment together and for the industry expert to be involved in the assessment judgement. The industry expert must have current industry skills directly relevant to the training and assessment being provided. This means the industry subject matter expert must demonstrate skills and knowledge from the minimum years of current work experience after competency has been obtained as specified below, including time spent in roles related to the unit being assessed:

Industry sector

AQF indicator level***

Required assessor or industry subject matter expert experience

Drilling, Metalliferous Mining, Coal Mining, Extractive (Quarrying) and Civil Infrastructure

1

1 year

2

2 years

Drilling, Coal Mining, Extractive (Quarrying), Metalliferous Mining and Civil Infrastructure

3-6

3 years

Other sectors

Where this unit is being assessed outside of the resources and infrastructure sectors assessor and/or industry subject matter expert experience should be in-line with industry standards for the sector in which it is being assessed and where no industry standard is specified should comply with any relevant regulation.

*Guidance on simulated environments has been stipulated in the RII implementation guide located on VETNet.

**Assessors can demonstrate current work experience through employment within industry in a role relevant to the outcomes of the unit; or, for external assessors this can be demonstrated through exposure to industry by conducting a minimum number of site assessments as determined by the relevant industry sector, across various locations.

*** While a unit of competency does not have an AQF level, where a unit is being delivered outside of a qualification the first numeric character in the unit code should be considered as the AQF indicator level for assessment purposes.


Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assingnment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

The candidate must demonstrate the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including evidence of the ability to:

mobilise equipment and materials on at least two occasions, including:

performing start-up and safety checks according to organisation and supplier/manufacturer specifications

driving with the minimum of damage to vehicles, equipment and structures

operating vehicle in a safe manner in a range of conditions, including on and off road

navigating to destination site for delivery of equipment and materials

performing routine checks and maintenance, and minor repairs

using written and verbal communication to coordinate activity

completing all required documentation.

During the above, the candidate must:

locate and apply required, documentation, policies and procedures

implement the requirements, procedures and techniques for the completion of mobilising equipment and materials, including:

applying communication and recording skills

performing manual and mechanical handling

driving laden vehicles (on and off road)

performing basic maintenance skills

applying knots, load securing devices and attachment points for loaded vehicles

applying recovery techniques for bogged plant/vehicles

acquiring required licenses and permits

applying diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures

work with others to mobilise materials and equipment that meets all of the required outcomes, including:

communicating information to base or other vehicles.

The candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including knowledge of:

key policies, procedures and established requirements for mobilising equipment and materials, including those for:

safe carrying of loads

operational maintenance

driving, recovering and washing vehicles

emergencies

workplace health and safety

housekeeping

reasons loads shift and methods of preventing shifting

number and types of lashings to apply, fixing points and basic knots

procedures for applying a range of acquired safety and survival skills

hydraulic systems, components and cleanliness requirements

internal combustion motors and the major components.

Mandatory conditions for assessment of this unit are stipulated below. The assessment must:

include access to:

personal protective equipment

equipment required to mobilise equipment and materials

be conducted in a safe environment; and,

be assessed in the context of this sector's work environment; and,

be assessed in compliance with relevant legislation/regulation and using policies, procedures and processes directly related to the industry sector for which it is being assessed; and,

confirm consistent performance can be applied in a range of relevant workplace circumstances.

Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment may occur in a simulated work environment* provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of this sector’s workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.

Assessor requirements

Assessors must be able to clearly demonstrate current and relevant industry knowledge and experience to satisfy the mandatory regulatory standards as set out in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015/Australian Quality Training Framework mandatory requirements for assessors current at the time of assessment and any relevant licensing and certification requirements. This includes:

vocational competencies at least to the level being delivered and assessed

current industry skills directly relevant to the training and assessment being provided

current knowledge and skills in vocational training and learning that informs their training and assessment

formal relevant qualifications in training and assessment

having knowledge of and/or experience using the latest techniques and processes

possessing the required level of RII training product knowledge

having an understanding and knowledge of legislation and regulations relevant to the industry and to employment and workplaces

demonstrating the performance evidence, and knowledge evidence outlined in this unit of competency, and

the minimum years of current** work experience after competency has been obtained as specified below in an industry sector relevant to the outcomes of the unit.

It is also acceptable for the appropriately qualified assessor to work with an industry expert to conduct assessment together and for the industry expert to be involved in the assessment judgement. The industry expert must have current industry skills directly relevant to the training and assessment being provided. This means the industry subject matter expert must demonstrate skills and knowledge from the minimum years of current work experience after competency has been obtained as specified below, including time spent in roles related to the unit being assessed:

Industry sector

AQF indicator level***

Required assessor or industry subject matter expert experience

Drilling, Metalliferous Mining, Coal Mining, Extractive (Quarrying) and Civil Infrastructure

1

1 year

2

2 years

Drilling, Coal Mining, Extractive (Quarrying), Metalliferous Mining and Civil Infrastructure

3-6

3 years

Other sectors

Where this unit is being assessed outside of the resources and infrastructure sectors assessor and/or industry subject matter expert experience should be in-line with industry standards for the sector in which it is being assessed and where no industry standard is specified should comply with any relevant regulation.

*Guidance on simulated environments has been stipulated in the RII implementation guide located on VETNet.

**Assessors can demonstrate current work experience through employment within industry in a role relevant to the outcomes of the unit; or, for external assessors this can be demonstrated through exposure to industry by conducting a minimum number of site assessments as determined by the relevant industry sector, across various locations.

*** While a unit of competency does not have an AQF level, where a unit is being delivered outside of a qualification the first numeric character in the unit code should be considered as the AQF indicator level for assessment purposes.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Obtain, interpret and confirm work requirements 
Access, interpret and apply mobilise equipment and materials documentation and confirm work activity is compliant 
Identify and minimise environmental issues and potential hazards, and assess and address risks within scope of own role and according to workplace procedures 
Select and wear personal protective equipment required for work activities 
Prepare vehicle, vehicle kit, camping equipment, First Aid kit, survival kit and personal equipment for remote assignment 
Carry out prestart, daily engine, fuel and fluid level checks according to workplace procedures 
Observe safety procedures while checking hydraulic systems, high-pressure air, electrical circuits and batteries 
Drive vehicle according to policies, procedures and legal regulations 
Apply safe driving techniques to all vehicles 
Position and arrange loads so they will be carried in a safe manner to prevent loss and damage to vehicle or cargo 
Use a range of load restraints and lashings to secure various loads to a vehicle 
Identify and assess ground conditions before driving vehicle across country 
Drive vehicle off road in a range of terrains 
Demonstrate stall recovery 
Use maps, communication and navigation aids/equipment 
Identify and avoid potential/actual hazards on the route 
Carry out emergency procedures according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures 
Recognise and demonstrate basic survival techniques for a range of situations 
Communicate information to base or other vehicles according to work requirements and workplace procedures 
Complete move to site and all required documentation according to workplace procedures 
Identify hazards and methods of minimising hazards in conducting maintenance, particularly in the field 
Carry out minor repairs/replacements as required according to manufacturer specifications 
Overcome minor breakdowns and bogging using recovery techniques 
Carry out vehicle washing and housekeeping regularly according to workplace procedures 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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