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RIICBS301A
Conduct profile planer operations

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit is appropriate for those working in an operational role at worksites within:

Civil construction

This unit covers the conduct of profile planer operations in the civil construction industry. It includes planning and preparing, conducting profile planer pre-operational checks, operating profile planer, selecting, removing and fitting attachments, relocating the profile planer, carrying out profile planer operator maintenance, and cleaning up. Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements that apply to this unit can vary between states, territories, and industry sectors. Relevant information must be sourced prior to application of the unit.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

Prerequisites

Not applicable.


Co-Requisites

Not applicable.


Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.




Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to worksite operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following:

knowledge of the requirements, procedures and instructions for conducting profile planer operations

implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient conduct of profile planer operations

working with others to undertake and complete the conduct of profile planer operations that meets all of the required outcomes

consistent timely completion of profile planer operations that safely, effectively and efficiently meets the required outcomes

the conduct of profile planer operations are to be performed in a minimum of two different material types/surfaces types and are to include the mandatory tasks of removal/excavation of materials to a thickness and a line/level, loading of trucks and stockpiling

operations including asphalt pavement, milling, edge planning, straight work and confined work (such as intersection, carpark etc)

the application of emergency procedures

the conduct of authorised operator maintenance

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit must be assessed in the context of the work environment. Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment may occur in a simulated environment provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace performance, including task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.

Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in a resources and infrastructure sector environment. Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to the site circumstances.

The assessment environment should not disadvantage the participant. For example, language, literacy and numeracy demands of assessment should not be greater than those required on the job.

Customisation of assessment and delivery environment to sensitively accommodate cultural diversity.

Aboriginal people and other people from a non English speaking background may have second language issues.

Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities. Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required.

Method of assessment

This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency. The assessment strategy for this unit must verify required knowledge and skill and practical application using more than one of the following assessment methods:

written and/or oral assessment of the candidate's required knowledge

observed, documented and/or first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:

implementation of appropriate requirement, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of required outcomes

consistent achievement of required outcomes

first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:

working with others to undertake and complete profile planer operations

Guidance information for assessment

Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

Specific skills are required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit, particularly for its application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be used. This includes the ability to carry out the following, as required to conduct profile planer operations:

apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures for conducting profile planer operations

organise work activities

select and use relevant tools and equipment safely

identify and report on hazards related to the worksite and work activity

communicate effectively to receive and clarify work instructions

Required knowledge

Specific knowledge is required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit, particularly for its application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be used. This includes knowledge of the following, as required to conduct profile planer operations:

profile planer types, characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations

basic soil types and characteristics

basic principles of soil compaction

site and equipment safety requirements

profile planer techniques related to essential tasks

processes for interpreting engineering drawings and sketches

operational, maintenance and basic diagnostic procedures

site isolation and traffic control responsibilities and authorities

materials safety data sheets and materials handling methods

project quality requirements

civil construction terminology

methods of changing machine attachments

safe operating techniques in all terrain

basic earthworks calculations

JSAs/safe work method statements

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Relevant compliance documentation may include:

legislative, organisational and site requirements and procedures

manufacturer's guidelines and specifications

Australian standards

Employment and workplace relations legislation

Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation

Safety requirements may include:

OHS requirements in accordance with state or territory legislation and regulations, organisational safety policies and procedures, and project safety plan, including protective clothing and equipment, use of tools and equipment, workplace environment and safety, handling of materials, use of fire fighting equipment, use of First Aid equipment, hazard control and hazardous materials and substances

safe parking practices including ensuring access ways are clear, equipment/machinery is away from overhangs and refuelling sites, safe distance are kept from excavations, and areas secured from unauthorised access or movement

safe operating procedures including recognising and preventing hazards associated with uneven/unstable terrain, trees, pits, poles, trip hazards, dirt mounds, overhead service lines, bridges, surrounding buildings, obstructions, structures, facilities, dangerous materials, recently filled trenches, other machines, personnel, traffic control, working in proximity to others, worksite visitors and the public

recognising hazards and risks including uneven/unstable terrain, trees, fires, overhead and underground services, bridges, buildings, excavations, traffic, embankments, cuttings, structures and hazardous materials

emergency procedures related to equipment operation including emergency shutdown and stopping, extinguishing equipment fires, organisational First Aid requirements and evacuation

Signage may include:

escort vehicle

highway traffic signs

site safety signage

temporary signage for the benefit of motorists and pedestrians

traffic conditions signage

Traffic conditions may include:

congested urban environments

low traffic rural areas

off-road un-trafficked areas

buildings

parking sites

pedestrian areas

Tools and equipment may include:

hand tools

maintenance equipment relevant to the particular profile planer

Environmental protection requirements may include:

organisational/project environmental management plan

waste management

water quality protection

noise

vibration

dust and clean-up management

Profile planer refers to:

a self propelled wheeled or tracked machine designed for the purpose of in-situ milling of construction materials, and transferring the milled materials via conveyor to storage or tip trucks

Attachments may include:

additional or interchangeable conveyor systems

Operations may include:

asphalt pavement milling

edge planning

straight work

confined work (such as intersection, carpark etc)

Operator maintenance may refer to:

cleaning

authorised servicing

monitoring, recording and reporting of faults

authorised minor replacements

provision of assistance to maintenance personnel during maintenance and repair activities

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the work activity 
Obtain and confirm safety requirements from the site safety plan and organisational policies and procedures, and apply to the allotted task 
Identify, obtain and implement signage requirements from the project traffic management plan 
Select plant, tools and equipment to carry out tasks consistent with the requirements of the job, check for serviceability and rectify or report any faults 
Identify environmental protection requirements from the project environmental management plan, and confirm and apply to the allotted task 
Carry out pre-start, start-up, park and shutdown procedures in accordance with manufacturer's and/or site specific requirements 
Check profile planer controls and functions, including implements or other attachments, brakes and manoeuvrability for serviceability and rectify and report any faults 
Identify site hazards associated with profile planer operations and use safe operating techniques to minimise risk 
Identify and apply operating techniques for profile planer to achieve optimum output in accordance with manufacturer's design specifications while achieving specified tolerances 
Operate profile planer to work instructions 
Operate profile planer to remove material to an agreed line and level within specified tolerances 
Select attachment for the task 
Remove and fit attachment according to manufacturer's manual and site requirements 
Test attachment to ensure correct fitting and operation 
Use attachment in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations and design limits 
Clean and store removed attachments in designated location 
Move profile planer safely between worksites, observing relevant codes and traffic management requirements 
Prepare profile planer for relocation 
Park profile planer safely, prepare for maintenance and shutdown 
Conduct inspection and fault finding 
Remove defective parts and replace safely and effectively 
Carry out regular programmed maintenances tasks 
Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials in accordance with project environmental management plan 
Clean, check, and store profile planer, tools and equipment and conduct operator maintenance 

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