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Unit of competency details

RIISAM202E - Isolate and access plant (Release 1)

Summary

Usage recommendation:
Current
Mapping:
MappingNotesDate
Supersedes and is equivalent to RIISAM202D - Isolate and access plant 22/Sep/2020

Release Status:
Current
Releases:
ReleaseRelease date
1 1 (this release) 23/Sep/2020


Training packages that include this unit

Qualifications that include this unit

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Classifications

SchemeCodeClassification value
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 030717 Plant And Machine Operations  

Classification history

SchemeCodeClassification valueStart dateEnd date
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 030717 Plant And Machine Operations  23/Sep/2020 
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Unit of competency

Modification History

Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version first released with RII Resources and Infrastructure Industry Training Package Version 5.0.

Application

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to isolate and access plants in the resources and infrastructure industries.

It applies to those working in operational roles. They generally work under supervision to undertake a prescribed range of functions involving known routines and procedures and take responsibility for the quality of work outcomes.

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

Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Plan and prepare for isolating and accessing plant

1.1 Obtain, interpret and confirm work requirements

1.2 Access, interpret and apply documentation required to isolate and access plant

1.3 Identify, confirm and record the work to be carried out and the plant and equipment required

1.4 Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures according to workplace procedures

1.5 Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities

1.6 Determine coordination requirements with relevant personnel before commencing isolation activities

1.7 Obtain permit clearance before commencing work activity

1.8 Identify and apply written or verbal permit procedures

1.9 Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for emergency situations

2. Isolate plant

2.1 Determine coordination requirements with relevant personnel during isolation activities

2.2 Establish and maintain a safe working area according to workplace procedures

2.3 Isolate all required energy sources and immobilise all potential energy sources according to workplace procedures

2.4 Place locks and tags on isolation devices according to the permit procedure and workplace procedures

2.5 Identify and report breaches in permit procedure safety to relevant personnel

3. Complete permit-to-work form

3.1 Complete statement of isolations

3.2 Complete sign-on and sign-off requirements

3.3 Complete hand-over of the plant and equipment

4. Return plant to service

4.1 Determine coordination requirements with relevant personnel prior to commencing and during de-isolation activities

4.2 Obtain confirmation from relevant personnel that the work has been completed and the plant and equipment is ready for service

4.3 Remove locks and tags from isolation devices according to the permit procedure and workplace procedures

4.4 Restore energy sources according to workplace procedures

4.5 Identify and address or report hazardous situations to relevant personnel

4.6 Confirm the cancellation of all permits before plant is brought back into operation

Foundation Skills

This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance but not explicit in the performance criteria.

S KILL 

DESCRIPTION 

Reading

  • Identifies and interprets information from workplace procedures, documentation and regulations

Writing

  • Produces and completes written documents required for workplace procedures

Self-management

  • Monitors and minimises own exposure to worksite risks and hazards during activities

Oral communication

  • Uses a range of communication techniques and systems to communicate with others

Unit Mapping Information

Supersedes and is equivalent to RIISAM202D Isolate and access plant.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides is found on VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=88a61002-9a21-4386-aaf8-69c76e675272

 

Assessment requirements

Modification History

Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version first released with RII Resources and Infrastructure Industry Training Package Version 5.0.

Performance Evidence

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:

  • isolate and access plant on at least two occasions, including:
  • determining coordination requirements prior to commencing and during work activities
  • isolating 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.

During the above, the candidate must:

  • locate and apply relevant documentation, policies and procedures and confirm that the work activity is compliant
  • implement the requirements, procedures and techniques for isolating and accessing plant
  • work effectively with others to isolate and access plant in a way that meets all required outcomes
  • communicate clearly and concisely with others to receive and clarify work instructions and to determine coordination requirements prior to commencing and during work activities.

Knowledge Evidence

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 documentation required to isolate and access plant, including:
  • permit-to-work system and documentation
  • principles and techniques for identifying and applying isolation devices, including:
  • types
  • purpose
  • characteristics
  • isolation points
  • principles and techniques for identifying and applying plant and equipment isolation points
  • principles and techniques for identifying relevant hazards and emergencies
  • techniques for coordinating and communicating job activities with others.

Assessment Conditions

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

  • include access to:
  • personal protective equipment
  • equipment related to isolating and accessing plant
  • relevant documentation
  • 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 Companion Volume 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 is found on VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=88a61002-9a21-4386-aaf8-69c76e675272