Unit of competency details
RIIMPO321F - Conduct civil construction wheeled front end loader operations (Release 3)
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Classification history
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier | 030717 | Plant And Machine Operations | 11/Dec/2018 | |
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Unit of competency
Modification History
Release
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Comments
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Release 1
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This version first released with RII Resources and Infrastructure Industry Training Package Version 3.0.
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Release 2
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Editorial corrections.
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Release 3
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Editorial and other amendments made to clarify requirements in Application and Performance Criteria 4.3.
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Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to conduct wheeled front end loader operations.
This unit applies to those working in site- based roles.
Where equipment being assessed requires the fitting and removal of attachments to be demonstrated an integrated tool carrier unit should be used.
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 assisting someone who has completed RIIHAN308F Load and unload plant or equivalent.
Unit Sector
Civil infrastructure
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
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Elements describe the essential outcomes.
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Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
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1. Plan and prepare for wheeled front end loader operations
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1.1 Access, interpret and apply wheeled front end loader operations documentation
1.2 Obtain, interpret, clarify and confirm work instructions
1.3 Identify hazards and environmental issues, assess the risks and implement control measures in line with workplace policies
1.4 Select and wear personal protective equipment required for work activities
1.5 Obtain, identify and implement traffic management signage requirements according to standard operating procedures and safe work practices
1.6 Select required wheeled front end loader equipment and confirm suitability for work activities
1.7 Obtain and interpret emergency procedures for wheeled front end loaders, and be prepared for fires, accidents and emergencies
1.8 Coordinate and communicate planned activities with others at the site prior to commencement of work activity
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2. Operate front end loader in line with established requirements
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2.1 Carry out prestart and start-up checks in line with workplace procedures
2.2 Identify faults or defects and rectify or report within scope of own responsibility and according to workplace procedures
2.3 Drive and operate front end loader, and modify the operating technique to meet changing work conditions
2.4 Monitor hazards and risks during operations, and ensure safety of self, other personnel, plant and equipment
2.5 Perform work activity within the operating capacity of the equipment
2.6 Monitor and manage equipment performance using indicators and alarms in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications
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3. Attach, secure, lift, carry and place materials to complete work activity
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3.1 Establish weight of load and ensure it is within safe operational limits of the machine
3.2 Use lifting gear within safe working load requirements and in line with workplace procedures
3.3 Position machinery to ensure stable effective shift materials according to work requirements
3.4 Shift load safely and effectively using hand, audible and communication signal, in line with workplace procedures
3.5 Park up, shut down, secure and carry out post operational inspection of equipment in line with workplace procedures
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4. Prepare to relocate the front end loader
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4.1 Prepare front end loader for relocation
4.2 Move front end loader safely within and/or between work areas, observing relevant codes and traffic management requirements
4.3 Assist loading and unloading machine from float/trailer as required by workplace procedures
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5. Conduct housekeeping activities
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5.1 Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials according to workplace procedures
5.2 Manage and/or report hazards to maintain a safe working environment
5.3 Complete and file or distribute documentation in a manner that complies with workplace practices
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Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance.
Skill
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Description
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Reading
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- Identifies and interprets information from workplace procedures, documentation, legislation and regulations
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Numeracy
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- Uses equipment operating capacity schedule to confirm safe weight load limits
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Unit Mapping Information
Code and title current version
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Code and title previous version
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Comments
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Equivalence status
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RIIMPO321F Conduct civil construction wheeled front end loader operations (Release 1)
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RIIMPO321E Conduct civil construction wheeled front end loader operations (Release 1)
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Minor updates to reflect changes to operator maintenance and relocation activities
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Equivalent unit
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Links
Companion Volume Implementation Guides are available from VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=88a61002-9a21-4386-aaf8-69c76e675272
Assessment requirements
Modification History
Release
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Comments
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Release 1
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This version first released with RII Resources and Infrastructure Industry Training Package Version 3.0.
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Release 2
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Editorial corrections.
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Release 3
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Editorial and other amendments made to clarify requirements in Application and Performance Criteria 4.3.
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Performance Evidence
The candidate must demonstrate the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit.
The candidate must demonstrate completion of wheeled front end loader operations that safely, effectively and efficiently follows workplace procedures to carry out work activity on at least two occasions, and include:
- conducting prestart checks prior to commencing operations and shutdown procedures on completion of operations
- driving and operating the equipment, and adjusting techniques to suit site conditions
- completion of operations to specification using at least two different material types including:
- mixing materials
- stripping/spreading materials
- loading, cutting/boxing
- backfilling
- lifting and carrying materials
- assisting with loading and unloading wheeled front end loader from float/trailer
- site clean-up on
- parking and securing equipment.
In the course of the above the candidate must also:
- locate and apply relevant documentation, policies and procedures
- select and wear personal protective equipment required for work activities
- apply safe work practices, identifying and reporting all potential hazards, risks and environmental issues
- apply problem solving and troubleshooting techniques when operating equipment
- monitor and manage equipment performance using indicators and alarms
- identify common equipment faults
- monitor and manage equipment performance using indicators and alarms
- identify common equipment faults
- apply levelling techniques
- establish weight of load
- select and use the required tools and equipment
- use a range of communication techniques and equipment essential to the safe completion of work activity, including hand, audible and other signals
- meet written and verbal reporting requirements and procedures associated with equipment operations
- organise work activities to meet all task requirements.
Knowledge Evidence
The candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge to complete the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit. This includes:
Key policies and procedures, legislation and established requirements for front end loader operations, including those relating to:
- isolation requirements
- fires, accidents and emergencies
- work health and safety, including signs of operator fatigue and how it should be managed
- site isolation and traffic control responsibilities and authorities
- project quality requirements
- chain of responsibility for loading and unloading of equipment
- operational, maintenance and basic diagnostics
- personal protective equipment
- recyclable materials
- housekeeping activities
Key factors affecting work activities described in performance evidence above, including:
- equipment processes, technical capability and limitations
- drawings and sketches
- ground conditions
- materials characteristics, including density and viscosity
Key features associated with civil construction works, including:
- civil construction terminology
- basic principles of material technology and material compaction for civil works
- basic earthworks calculations
- civil construction activity sequences of road construction, earthworks and drainage.
Assessment Conditions
Mandatory conditions for assessment of this unit are stipulated below. The assessment must:
- wheeled front end loader
- materials to be shifted
- personal protective equipment
- be conducted in a safe environment; and,
- be assessed in context of this sector's work environment; and,
- be assessed in compliance with relevant legislation/regulation and using policies, procedures, processes and operational manuals 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 competency standards as set out in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015/AQTF 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 a high level of RII training product knowledge
- having an understanding and knowledge of legislations and regulations relevant to the industry and to employment and workplaces
- demonstrating the performance evidence, and knowledge evidence as outlined in this Unit of Competency, and through
- 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 hold the relevant vocational competencies and have current industry skills directly relevant to the training and assessment being provided and must work alongside a trainer and/or assessor to conduct the assessment. This means the industry subject matter expert should hold the unit being assessed (or an equivalent unit), and must also 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
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AQF indicator level***
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Required assessor or industry subject matter expert experience
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Drilling, Metalliferous Mining, Coal Mining, Extractive (Quarrying) and Civil Infrastructure
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1
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1 Year
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2
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2 Years
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Drilling, Coal Mining, Extractive (Quarrying), Metalliferous Mining and Civil Infrastructure
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3-6
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3 Years
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Other sectors
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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.
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*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.
Links
Companion Volume Implementation Guides are available from VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=88a61002-9a21-4386-aaf8-69c76e675272