Assessment Requirements for RIIMPO335D Conduct skid steer loader operations without attachments

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Assessment Requirements for RIIMPO335D Conduct skid steer loader operations without attachments

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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 without attachments including:

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

carrying out vehicle refuelling requirements and procedures

working safely around other machines and personnel

demonstrates consistent timely completion of skid steer loader operations without attachments that safely, effectively and efficiently meet the required outcomes on a minimum of three (3) separate occasions 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

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

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 skid steer loader operations without 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 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 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.

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