RIISAM201E - Handle resources and infrastructure materials and safely dispose of nontoxic materials
Overview
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to handle resources and infrastructure materials and safely dispose of nontoxic materials in the resources and infrastructure industries.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 responsibility for the quality of own 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, incl 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:
*handle resources and infrastructure materials and safely disposing of nontoxic materials on at least two occasions, including:
- complying with safety data sheets and requirements of regulatory authorities
- identifying hazardous materials for separate handling
- following procedures for the removal of non-toxic materials
- applying dust suppression procedures
- clearing work area and disposing of or recycling materials.
During the above, the candidate must:
*locate and apply relevant documentation, policies and procedures and confirm that the work activity is compliant
*implement the requirements, procedures and techniques for handling resources and infrastructure materials and safely disposing of nontoxic materials
*work with others to undertake the handling resources and infrastructure materials and safely disposing of nontoxic materials
*communicate with others to receive and clarify work instructions and to determine coordination requirements prior to commencing and during work activities.
Students will also be expected to demonstrate the following knowledge:
*key policies, procedures and documentation required to handle resources and infrastructure materials and safely dispose of nontoxic materials, including those related to:
- work health and safety procedures
- environmental issues
- site isolation procedures
- traffic control responsibilities
- waste material identification
- records and reports
*principles and techniques for packing and securing materials
*systems and equipment or materials for the short term protection of stacked or stored materials
*methods of dust suppression
*key industry and worksite terminology.
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):