RIIMPO320F - Conduct civil construction excavator operations

Unit code:RIIMPO320FStudy level:TAFE

Nominal hours

200

Location

Industry
Sunshine
Werribee

Prerequisites

(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Co-requisites
(Corequisite units must be studied concurrently with this unit)

Overview

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to operate excavator operations to lift carry and place materials. This unit applies to those working in site based roles.

Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements that apply to this unit can vary between states, territories, and industry sectors, and must be sourced from state jurisdictions prior to applying this unit.

This unit alone does not provide sufficient skill to independently load and unload equipment. To perform this activity safely, personnel must either complete or be assisted by someone who has completed RIIHAN308F Load and Unload Plant or equivalent.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment tasks will be designed to reinforce and extend knowledge and skill competence within set and controlled parameters in accordance with each unit’s learning outcomes and performance criteria requirements, including the setting of work based practical application tasks designed to provide evidence of competence outcomes, within periodic and scheduled timelines.

Students will be expected to demonstrate the following required skills:

conducting pre-start 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;
selecting, fitting, testing, using and removing at least two attachments, the attachment must be certified and approved in line with workplace procedures;
assisting with loading and unloading skid steer loader from float/trailer, and;
parking and securing equipment.

Students will also be expected to demonstrate the following knowledge:

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, and;
housekeeping activities.

Required reading

The qualified trainer and assessor will provide teaching and learning materials as required in the form of workbooks produced by Victoria University and/or via the Victoria University e-learning system.