Assessment Requirements for RIIMPO320F Conduct civil construction excavator operations

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Assessment Requirements for RIIMPO320F Conduct civil construction excavator operations

Modification History

Release	Comments
Release 1	This version first released with RII Resources and Infrastructure Industry Training Package Version 3.0.
Release 2	Editorial corrections.
Release 3	Editorial corrections to performance evidence.

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 excavator 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 site conditions

completing operations to specification using at least two different material types and activities including:

loading, cutting/boxing

stripping/spreading

lifting and carry materials

bulk excavation

mixing/backfilling

trench excavation

stockpiling

battering

benching

site clean up

selecting, fitting, testing, using and removing at least three attachments, the attachment must be certified and approved in line with workplace procedures and could include, but not limited to, the following:

tilt bucket

buckets

lifting device

vibrating compaction wheel

ripper/tyne

compaction plate

compaction wheel

rock breaker

auger

ground engaging tools

assisting with loading and unloading plant type from float/trailer

parking and securing equipment

In the course of the above work the candidate must also:

locate and apply relevant documentation, policies and procedures

select and wear personal protective equipment required for work activities

carry out vehicle refuelling requirements and procedures where applicable

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

apply levelling techniques

select and use the required tools and equipment

apply methods of changing machine attachments

establish weight of load

manage changes in the loads centre of gravity during transportation

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 excavator 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:

include access to:

excavator

attachments

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

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	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 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 found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=88a61002-9a21-4386-aaf8-69c76e675272