RIIRTM203E - Work as a safety observer/spotter
Overview
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work safely as a safety observer/spotter in civil construction. This includes identifying and managing worksite hazards, establishing exclusion zones and observing work activities to monitor the safety of the work environment.
It applies to those working in operational roles. They generally work under supervision to undertake a prescribed range of functions involving known routines and procedures and take some responsibility for the quality of work outcomes.
Assessment
For Melbourne campuses
Assessment tasks will be designed to reinforce & extend knowledge and skill competence within set & controlled parameters in accordance with each unit’s learning outcomes & 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:
• work as a safety observer/spotter on at least two occasions, including:
• directing and controlling vehicle traffic
• directing and controlling pedestrian traffic
• communicating to drivers and pedestrians using hand signals
• using communication devices
• maintaining no-go and exclusion zones.
• During the above, the candidate must:
• locate and apply relevant legislation, documentation, policies and procedures
• implement the requirements, procedures and techniques for working as a safety observer/spotter, including:
• identifying, reporting and recording hazards and risks, and recommending control measures
• identifying and applying environmental protection requirements
• conducting pre-start checks and shut down procedures
• carrying out inspection and fault finding as per manufacturer instructions and organisational requirements
• work with others to complete the operation of working as a safety observer/spotter that meets required outcomes, including:
• using communication techniques and equipment to convey information to others
• completing written and verbal reporting requirements
• organising work activities to meet task requirements
• communicating with others to receive and clarify work instructions.
Required reading
The qualified trainer and assessor will provide teaching and learning materials as required in the form of workbooks produced by the Polytechnic and/or via the Polytechnic e-learning system.
As part of a course
This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):