Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

RIIMPO320F Mapping and Delivery Guide
Conduct civil construction excavator operations

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Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency RIIMPO320F - Conduct civil construction excavator operations
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to operate excavator operations to lift carry and place materials.This unit applies to those working in site based roles.Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements that apply to this unit can vary between states, territories, and industry sectors, and must be sourced from state jurisdictions prior to applying this unit.This unit alone does not provide sufficient skill to independently load and unload equipment. To perform this activity safely, personnel must either complete or be assisted by someone who has completed RIIHAN308F Load and Unload Plant or equivalent.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities
Slides
PPT
Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Plan and prepare for excavator operations
  • Access, interpret and apply excavator operations documentation
  • Obtain, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
  • Identify hazards and environmental issues, assess the risks and implement control measures in line with workplace policies
  • Select and wear personal protective equipment required for work activities
  • Obtain, identify and implement traffic management signage requirements according to standard operating procedures and safe work practices
  • Select required excavator equipment and/or attachments and confirm suitability for work activities
  • Obtain and interpret emergency procedures for excavators, and be prepared for fires, accidents and emergencies
  • Coordinate and communicate planned activities with others at the site prior to commencement of work activity
       
Element: Operate excavator in line with established requirements
  • Carry out prestart and start-up checks in line with workplace procedures
  • Identify faults or defects and rectify or report within scope of own responsibility and according to workplace procedures
  • Drive and operate excavator using techniques suited to equipment capabilities, site and work conditions, and according to workplace procedures
  • Monitor hazards and risks during operations, and ensure safety of self, other personnel, plant and equipment
  • Monitor and manage equipment performance using indicators and alarms in line with manufacturers’ specifications
       
Element: Lift, carry and place materials to complete work activity
  • Establish weight of load and ensure it is within safe operational limits of the machine
  • Use lifting gear within safe working load requirements and in line with workplace requirements
  • Position machinery and ensure stable and effective shift of materials according to work requirements
  • Shift load safely and effectively, using hand, audible and communication signal, in line with workplace procedures
  • Park up, shut down, secure and carry out post operational inspection of equipment in line with workplace procedures
       
Element: Select, remove, fit and use attachments for a excavator
  • Select attachment for the task
  • Fit attachment in line with workplace procedures
  • Test attachment and ensure correct fitting and operation
  • Use attachment within design limits and in accordance with workplace procedures
  • Remove, clean and store attachments in designated location in line with workplace procedures
       
Element: Prepare to relocate the excavator
  • Prepare excavator for relocation
  • Move excavator safely within and/or between work areas, observing relevant codes and traffic management requirements
  • Assist loading and unloading machine from float/trailer in line with workplace procedures
       
Element: Conduct housekeeping activities
  • Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials according to workplace procedures
  • Manage and/or report hazards to maintain a safe working environment
  • Complete and file or distribute documentation in a manner that complies with workplace practices
       

Submission Requirements

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

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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.
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 excavator operations documentation 
Obtain, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements 
Identify hazards and environmental issues, assess the risks and implement control measures in line with workplace policies 
Select and wear personal protective equipment required for work activities 
Obtain, identify and implement traffic management signage requirements according to standard operating procedures and safe work practices 
Select required excavator equipment and/or attachments and confirm suitability for work activities 
Obtain and interpret emergency procedures for excavators, and be prepared for fires, accidents and emergencies 
Coordinate and communicate planned activities with others at the site prior to commencement of work activity 
Carry out prestart and start-up checks in line with workplace procedures 
Identify faults or defects and rectify or report within scope of own responsibility and according to workplace procedures 
Drive and operate excavator using techniques suited to equipment capabilities, site and work conditions, and according to workplace procedures 
Monitor hazards and risks during operations, and ensure safety of self, other personnel, plant and equipment 
Monitor and manage equipment performance using indicators and alarms in line with manufacturers’ specifications 
Establish weight of load and ensure it is within safe operational limits of the machine 
Use lifting gear within safe working load requirements and in line with workplace requirements 
Position machinery and ensure stable and effective shift of materials according to work requirements 
Shift load safely and effectively, using hand, audible and communication signal, in line with workplace procedures 
Park up, shut down, secure and carry out post operational inspection of equipment in line with workplace procedures 
Select attachment for the task 
Fit attachment in line with workplace procedures 
Test attachment and ensure correct fitting and operation 
Use attachment within design limits and in accordance with workplace procedures 
Remove, clean and store attachments in designated location in line with workplace procedures 
Prepare excavator for relocation 
Move excavator safely within and/or between work areas, observing relevant codes and traffic management requirements 
Assist loading and unloading machine from float/trailer in line with workplace procedures 
Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials according to workplace procedures 
Manage and/or report hazards to maintain a safe working environment 
Complete and file or distribute documentation in a manner that complies with workplace practices 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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