Assessor Resource

RIISAM310A
Install and commission plant, machinery and services

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit is appropriate for those working in operational and maintenance roles, at worksites within:

Extractive industries

Metalliferous mining

This unit covers installing and commissioning of plant, machinery and services in the metalliferous mining and extractive industries. It includes: identifying the plant, machinery and services need; selecting plant, machinery and services delivery equipment; installing plant, machinery and services; and commissioning plant, machinery and services.

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

Prerequisites

Not applicable.

Co-Requisites

Not applicable.

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.



Evidence Required

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The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to worksite operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following:

knowledge of the requirements, procedures and instructions for installing and commissioning plant, machinery and services

implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient installation and commissioning of plant, machinery and services

working with others to install and commission plant, machinery and services that meet all of the required outcomes

consistent timely installation and commissioning of plant, machinery and services that safely, effectively and efficiently meets the required outcomes

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit must be assessed in the context of the work environment. Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment may occur in a simulated environment provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace performance, including task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.

The assessment environment should not disadvantage the participant. For example, language, literacy and numeracy demands of assessment should not be greater than those required on the job.

Customisation of assessment and delivery environment to sensitively accommodate cultural diversity.

Aboriginal people and other people from a non English speaking background may have second language issues.

Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in the work environment. Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to site circumstances.

Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities.

Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required.

Method of assessment

This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency. The assessment strategy for this unit must verify required knowledge and skill and practical application using more than one of the following assessment methods:

written and/or oral assessment of the candidate's required knowledge

observed, documented and/or first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:

implementation of appropriate requirement, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of required outcomes

consistently achieving the required outcomes

first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:

working with others to install and commission small mine plant, machinery and services

Guidance information for assessment

Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

Specific skills are required to achieve the performance criteria in this unit, particularly for the application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be applied. This includes the ability to carry out the following as required to install and commission small mine plant, machinery and services:

apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures

apply operational safety procedures

access, interpret and apply technical and safety information

interpret and apply survey information and plans

apply plant and machinery operating procedures

apply communications procedures and coordinate activities with others

apply equipment records maintenance requirements

apply diagnostic/faultfinding techniques

use hand tools

apply environmental compliance requirements

interpret tender documents

draft and interpret contract management documents

apply and manage purchasing procedures

apply contract management requirements and procedures

assess operating capacity

assess the compatibility of items of plant and equipment

determine ownership cost

determine operating cost targets

determine product support requirements

Required knowledge

Specific knowledge is required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit, particularly its application in a variety of circumstances in which the unit may be used. This includes knowledge of the following, as required to install and commission small mine plant, machinery and services:

statutory compliance requirements

development approval, mining licences (or equivalent)

OHS requirements

environmental management requirements

quality requirements

purchasing requirements and procedures

capital expenditure requirements and procedures

contract management requirements and procedures

administration requirements (including records and reports)

plant and equipment characteristics

specification requirements

contract requirements

operating cost record and analysis procedures

product support requirements

market information

operational requirements

approved suppliers

site machinery and plant safety requirements

legislative and site requirements and procedures

geological, geographical and survey data

mining operations

equipment characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations

operational and maintenance procedures

risk management procedures

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Relevant compliance documentation

may include:

legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures

manufacturer's guidelines and specifications

Australian standards

code of practice

Employment and workplace relations legislation

Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation

Plant and machinery may include:

hydraulic and pneumatic plant

hoisting plant and equipment

extraction plant and machinery

compressors

agitators

conveyors

electric motors

internal combustion engines

generators

ventilation plant, equipment and devices

drilling equipment

equipment guards

Services may include:

water pipes and accessories

compressed air lines and accessories

hydraulic lines and accessories

pneumatic lines and accessories

electric cabling and accessories

communication wires and accessories

Site requirements and procedures may include:

risk management

statutory compliance

development approval, mining licences (or equivalent)

OHS

environmental

quality

purchasing

capital expenditure

contract management

administration (including records and reports)

Relevant parties may include:

contractors

mine personnel

trades people

plant and machinery manufacturers and suppliers

service providers

utilities suppliers

regulatory bodies

safety advisers

Parameters may include:

physical size

operating capacity

other performance criteria

quality criteria

occupational health, safety and environmental features required

compatibility with existing plant and equipment

capital cost limitation

ownership cost

operating cost targets

nominated suppliers

product support requirements

training to be provided by supplier

maximum downtime requirements

Relevant requirements may include:

market considerations

operational considerations

compatibility with existing plant and equipment

capital cost limitations

limitations on downtime

approved suppliers

Coordination may include:

planning activities

setting priorities for activities

establishing liaison channels with other personnel, neighbouring mines, and regulatory bodies

ensuring work and safety requirements are passed to and reinforced with safety, and operational personnel and contractors

Pre-start checks may include:

availability of equipment

detection of conditions that are unusual

fluid levels

job requirements

plant and machinery inspections

personnel availability

equipment status

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
Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the installing and commissioning of plant, machinery and services 
Access and clarify the site's requirements and procedures relevant to the acquisition of plant, machinery and services equipment 
Seek input and advice from relevant parties to assist in the identification of appropriate type of plant, machinery and services equipment 
Identify parameters to be applied in the selection of the plant, machinery and services equipment based on relevant requirements 
Draw up specifications for plant, machinery and services equipment that meet the requirements of the identified parameters and are in accordance with relevant legislative and mine requirements 
Identify options that meet the selection parameters 
Gather, validate and assess the data on the various options relevant to the selection parameters 
Analyse the various options and select the options that best meet the required parameters 
Procure/obtain and organise delivery of plant, machinery and mine services delivery equipment to the mine-site 
Obtain, transport and prepare materials and resources required for installation in accordance with plans and relevant manufacturer's or site requirements 
Coordinate activities with relevant parties at the site prior to commencement of, and during installation and commissioning 
Apply and monitor isolation procedures to establish and maintain a safe work environment throughout installation activities 
Install plant, machinery and services in accordance with manufacturer/supplier specifications, mine procedures and safety requirements 
Recognise and respond to hazardous and emergency situations in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and site procedures 
Perform installation work in accordance with agreed plan and outcomes and within the operating capacities of the plant, machinery and services 
Carry out inspection of installed plant and machinery to ensure that it complies with relevant technical specifications and safety requirements 
Carry out pre-start checks according to plant and machinery configurations and system requirements 
Test and test run plant and machinery to ensure compliance with manufacturer/supplier instructions and site mine operational requirements 
Configure and test the operation and capacity of mine services delivery equipment/lines 
Return plant and machinery to service in accordance with site procedures and practices and environmental requirements 
Develop and document plant and machinery inspection and maintenance schedules in accordance with manufacturer/supplier instructions 

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