Assessment Requirements for RIIMPO334D Conduct skid steer loader operations using attachments

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Assessment Requirements for RIIMPO334D Conduct skid steer loader operations using attachments

Modification History

Release	Comment
1	This unit replaces RIIMPO332A Conduct operations with skid steer loader
2	Removed repetition from Performance Criteria; amend reference to Licensing requirements in Unit Application; editorial corrections.
3	Required frequency and volume of evidence amended in Performance evidence. Substantial amendments made in Assessment Conditions field, including: references to Industry Sectors, assessor and subject matter expert experience requirements, how assessment should be conducted and what it should confirm.

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 skid steer loader operations with attachments including:

identifying the components and specific actions of a skid steer

identifying skid steer loader tasks

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

carrying out vehicle refuelling requirements and procedures

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

selecting and using the required tools, equipment and attachments

working safely around other machines and personnel

demonstrates completion of conducting skid steer loader operations using attachments that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:

driving, manoeuvring and operating skid steer loader smoothly, adjusting operations for the work environment conditions

performing skid steer loading tasks which must include a minimum of one (1) of the following on each occasion:

stripping/spreading topsoil and materials

backfilling

loading vehicles

excavations

mixing materials

site clean up

compacting

truck excavation

lifting and carrying materials

cutting batters and benches

rock breaking and any activities associated with attachments listed below

using communication systems to confirm activity, correct path and process to safely move and transport load

positioning skid steer loader ensuring stability in operations

loading materials

shifting and placing materials

selecting, fitting, testing, using and removing a minimum of one (1) of the following attachments on each occasion:

multipurpose bucket

forks

dozer blade

backhoe

auger

chain digger

power broom

profiler

tiller/mixer

rotary hoe

hammer

asphalt cutter/saw

concrete cutter/saw

rake

loading and unloading skid steer loader from float/trailer

park up, shut down and prepare machine for maintenance

Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of the following when conducting operations with skid steer loaders using attachments:

accessing, interpreting and applying the organisation and site requirements and procedures for:

driving and operating equipment

materials handling using safety data sheets

environmental protection

ground conditions,

isolation procedures

equipment processes, technical capability and limitations

fire/accident/emergency

signs of operator fatigue and how it should be managed

site isolation and traffic control responsibilities and authorities

project quality requirements

calculating safe working loads

operational, maintenance and basic diagnostics

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 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,

assessment may be conducted in conjunction with the assessment of other Units of Competency; and,

assessment must confirm consistent performance can be applied in a range of relevant workplace circumstances; and,

assessors must demonstrate the performance evidence, and knowledge evidence as outlined in this Unit of Competency, and through the minimum years of current* work experience specified below in an Industry sector relevant to the outcomes of the unit; or,

where the assessor does not meet experience requirements a co-assessment or partnership arrangement must exist between the qualified assessor and an Industry subject matter expert. The Industry subject matter expert should hold the unit being assessed (or an equivalent unit) and/or demonstrate equivalence of skills and knowledge at the unit level. An Industry technical expert must also demonstrate skills and knowledge from the minimum years of current work experience specified below in the Industry sector, including time spent in roles related to the unit being assessed; and,

assessor and Industry subject matter expert requirements differ depending on the Australian Qualifications Framework Level (AQF) of the qualification being assessed and/or Industry Sector as follows:

Industry sector	AQF** Level	Required assessor or Industry subject matter expert experience
Drilling, Metalliferous Mining, Coal Mining, Extractive (Quarrying) and Civil Construction	1	1 Year
2	2 Years
Drilling, Coal Mining and Extractive (Quarrying)	3-6	3 Years
Metalliferous Mining and Civil Construction	3-6	5 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.

*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 frequent site assessments across various locations.

**Where a unit is being delivered outside of a Qualification the first numeric character in the Unit code should be considered to indicate the AQF level

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