Unit of competency details
RIISAM202D - Isolate and access plant (Release 1)
Summary
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Classification history
| ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier | 030717 | Plant And Machine Operations | 02/May/2014 | |
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Unit of competency
Modification History
Not applicable.
Application
This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to isolate and access plants in Resources and Infrastructure Industry.
This unit is appropriate for those working in operational roles.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Pre-requisite Unit
Competency Field
Unit Sector
Elements and Performance Criteria
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1. Plan and prepare for isolate and access plant
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1.1 Access, interpret and apply isolate and access plant documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
1.2 Identify, record and confirm item of plant, and work to be carried out
1.3 Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures
1.4 Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
1.5 Identify and apply written or verbal permit procedure
1.6 Obtain permit clearance before commencing work activity
1.7 Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency
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2. Isolate plant
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2.1 Resolve coordination requirements with others at the site prior to commencing and during isolation activities
2.2 Establish and maintain a safe working area
2.3 Ensure isolation of all required energy sources and immobilisation of potential energy sources
2.4 Place locks and tags on isolation devices in accordance with the type of permit procedure
2.5 Identify and report breaches in permit procedure safety to authorised personnel
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3. Complete permit-to-work form
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3.1 Complete statement of isolations
3.2 Complete sign-on and sign-off requirements
3.3 Complete hand-over of plant and equipment
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4. Return plant to service
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4.1 Resolve coordination requirements with others at the site prior to commencing and during de-isolation activities
4.2 Obtain confirmation that work has been completed and is ready for return to service
4.3 Check designated work to be completed with work/site contract and/or site procedure
4.4 Remove locks and tags from isolation devices
4.5 Restore energy sources
4.6 Identify and correct or report situations, which may endanger individuals or workers
4.7 Confirm all permits are cancelled before plant is brought back into operation
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Foundation Skills
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit. Further information is available in the Resources and Infrastructure Industry Training Package Companion Volume.
Range of Conditions
Unit Mapping Information
RIISAM202A Isolate and access plant
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=88a61002-9a21-4386-aaf8-69c76e675272
Assessment requirements
Modification History
Not applicable.
Performance Evidence
Evidence is required to be collected that demonstrates a candidate’s competency in this unit. Evidence must be relevant to the roles within this sector’s work operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria of this unit and include evidence that the candidate:
- locates and applies relevant documentation, policies and procedures
- works effectively with others to undertake and complete the isolate and access plant that meets all of the required outcomes including:
- complying with written and verbal reporting requirements and procedures
- communicating clearly and concisely with others to receive and clarify work instructions
- communicating clearly and concisely with others to resolve coordination requirements prior to commencing and during work activities
- demonstrates consistent timely completion of Isolate and access plant that safely, effectively and efficiently meets the required outcomes on a minimum of three (3) separate occasions including:
- isolation of plant including:
- energy sources and immobilisation of potential energy sources
- locks and tags on isolation devices
- identifying and reporting breaches in permit procedure
- completing permit to work form including:
- statement of isolations
- sign-on and sign-off
- hand-over of plant and equipment
- returning plant to service including:
- obtaining confirmation and checking that work has been completed
- removing locks and tags
- restoring energy sources
- identifying and correcting or reporting risks, hazards or issues
- confirming all permits are cancelled before plant is brought back into operation
Knowledge Evidence
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge in Isolate and access plant through:
- applying plant and equipment isolation points
- identifying and managing potential plant and site hazards
- concise completion of permit-to-work system and documentation
- Identifying isolation devices — type and purpose
Assessment Conditions
- An assessor of this unit must satisfy the requirements of the NVR/AQTF or their successors; and Industry regulations for certification and licensing; and,
- this unit is best assessed in the context of this sector’s 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 this sector’s workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills; and,
- this unit must be assessed using Resources and Infrastructure Industry sector specific policies, procedures, processes and operational manuals; and,
- assessor requirements differ between sectors as follows:
- when assessing this unit in the context of the Drilling sector:
- an assessor must demonstrate the performance evidence, and knowledge evidence as outlined in this Unit of Competency, and through five (5) years of work in the Industry sector; or,
- where a co-assessment or partnership arrangement exists between a qualified assessor and an Industry technical expert, the Industry technical expert can hold the unit being assessed, and/or demonstrate equivalency of skills and knowledge at the unit level. An Industry technical expert must also demonstrate a minimum of three (3) years of continuous work in the Industry sector, with the preceding one (1) year in the unit they are co-assessing; or,
- when assessing this unit in the context of the Metalliferous Mining sector:
- an assessor must demonstrate the skills and knowledge of this unit through five (5) years of current and continuous work with the Industry sector and must hold the TAE Assessor Skill Set or equivalent; or,
- when assessing this unit in the context of the Coal Mining sector:
- an assessor must demonstrate the skills and knowledge of this unit through twelve (12) month work experience in an Industry relevant to the skills being assessed within the last three (3) years; and,
- where the assessor does not have current experience a co-assessment or partnership arrangement needs to exist between the qualified assessor and an Industry technical expert/ subject matter expert. The Industry technical expert/subject matter expert must demonstrate competency in the unit being assessed, and be currently working in the sector with a minimum of twelve (12) months’ work experience within the last three (3) years; or,
- when assessing this unit in the context of the Extractive sector
- an assessor must demonstrate the skills and knowledge of this unit through five (5) years’ work experience in the Industry sector; and,
- where the assessor does not have current experience a co-assessment or partnership arrangement needs to exist between the qualified assessor and an Industry technical expert/ subject matter expert. The Industry technical expert/subject matter expert must hold the unit being assessed and be currently working in the sector with a minimum of two (2) years’ of current work experience; or,
- when assessing this unit in the context of the Civil Construction sector
- an assessor must demonstrate the skills and knowledge of this unit through five (5) years’ work experience in the Industry sector; and,
- where the assessor does not have current experience a co-assessment or partnership arrangement needs to exist between the qualified assessor and an Industry technical expert/ subject matter expert. The Industry technical expert/subject matter expert must hold the unit being assessed and be currently working in the sector with a minimum of two (2) years’ of current work experience.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=88a61002-9a21-4386-aaf8-69c76e675272
