Assessment Requirements for RIIMPO320D Conduct civil construction excavator operations

Release: 2

Assessment Requirements for RIIMPO320D Conduct civil construction excavator operations

Modification History

Release	Comment
1	This unit replaces RIIMPO320B Conduct civil construction excavator operations.
2	Performance Evidence wording amended; removed repetition from Performance Criteria.

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

implements the requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of excavator operations including:

conducting prestart checks prior to commencing operations and shutdown procedures on completion of operations

carrying out vehicle refuelling requirements and procedures

driving and operating the equipment to site conditions

applying safe work practices and identifying and reporting all potential hazards, risks and environmental issues

applying problem solving and troubleshooting techniques

applying leveling techniques

selecting and using the required tools and equipment

working safely around other machines and personnel

safely parking and securing of equipment

applying methods of changing machine attachments

works effectively with others to undertake and complete excavator operations that meet all of the required outcomes including:

using a range of communications techniques and equipment to convey information to others

maintaining written and verbal reporting requirements and procedures

organising work activities to meet all task requirements

communicating clearly and concisely with others to receive and clarify work instructions

demonstrates consistent timely completion of excavator operations that safely, effectively and efficiently meet the required outcomes on a minimum of three (3) occasions including:

completion of operations to specification using a variety of material types during the three occasions, including:

loading

lifting and carrying materials

bulk excavation

backfilling

trench excavation

stockpiling

battering

benching

site clean up

fitting and removal of a variety of attachments during the three occasions, selected from the following:

tilt bucket

buckets

lifting device

vibrating compaction wheel

ripper/tyne

compaction plate

compaction wheel

rock breaker

auger

Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of the following when conducting civil construction excavator operations:

identifying, interpreting ground conditions

communicating and performing isolation procedures

identifying equipment processes, technical capability and limitations

being prepared for fire/accident/emergency

identifying signs of operator fatigue and how it should be managed

interpreting drawings and sketches

identifying site isolation and traffic control responsibilities and authorities

using civil construction terminology

complying with project quality requirements

applying basic principles of soil technology and soil compaction for civil works

using basic earthworks calculations

using civil construction activity sequences of road construction, earthworks and drainage

using methods for calculating safe working loads

applying operational, maintenance and basic diagnostics

completing housekeeping activities

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 must be assessed in the context of this sector’s work environment; and,

this unit must be assessed using Resources and Infrastructure Industry sector specific policies, procedures, processes and operational manuals; and,

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.

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