RIIEGS301D - Operate and maintain instruments and field equipment
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RIIEGS301D Operate and maintain instruments and field equipment
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Version 1.0 Issue Date: April 2024
This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to operate and maintain instruments and field equipment in Metalliferous mining.
This unit is appropriate for those working in operational roles. 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.
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Evidence Required
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1. Plan and prepare for use of instruments and field equipment
1.1. Access, interpret and apply operate and maintain instruments and field equipment documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
1.2. Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
1.3. Communicate verbally and in writing with other personnel using approved communication methods
1.4. Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
1.5. Select appropriate type of auxiliary equipment for work activities
1.6. Perform equipment pre-start checks to ensure equipment is ready for operation
1.7. Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures
1.8. Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency
2. Test instrument/field equipment
2.1. Perform safety checks
2.2. Identify potential faults and/or malfunctions of instruments/field equipment
2.3. Label and report damaged or unsafe instruments/field equipment and remove from service
2.4. Ensure operational log books are up dated
3. Calibrate instruments/field equipment
3.1. Closely follow calibration schedules
3.2. Label out calibration instruments/equipment and advise other operatives promptly
3.3. Identify cause/s of incorrect calibration
3.4. Perform new base calibration
3.5. Recommission instrument/equipment
3.6. Prepare compliance and calibration report as required
4. Operate instruments/field equipment
4.1. Optimise instrument/equipment settings for the particular measurement or analysis
4.2. Perform measurements with the optimum precision given field and technical constraints
4.3. Use time and materials efficiently and perform measurements in priority order
4.4. Assess data against quality control information, known standards and references for accuracy and precision
4.5. Repeat measurements where non-standard results are obtained
5. Maintain instruments/field equipment
5.1. Perform preventative maintenance
5.2. Identify and report equipment wear and faults
5.3. Perform minor repairs within limits of authorisation
5.4. Replace defective parts and makes adjustments
5.5. Seek expert help where difficulties are encountered
5.6. Update maintenance and calibration records
6. Identify faults in instruments/field equipment
6.1. Identify and clarify the nature of the fault
6.2. Determine and rank likely causes of fault
6.3. Apply simple checks and tests
6.4. Obtain suitable tools and equipment to test faults
6.5. Apply fault finding methodology
7. Commission new instruments and equipment
7.1. Arrange commissioning procedures with manufacturer’s agent as required
7.2. Unpack, check and assemble instruments/equipment according to manufacturer’s warranty requirements
7.3. Calibrate instrument/equipment to meet manufacturer’s specifications
7.4. Check instrument/equipment performance against specifications prior to acceptance of item
7.5. Prepare and make operating instructions available
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 operating and maintaining instruments and field equipment including:
selecting and using relevant tools and equipment
using calibration equipment
using test equipment
applying fault finding procedures
demonstrates completion of operating and maintaining instruments and field equipment that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:
performing start-up and safety checks
calibrating instruments and field equipment
operating instruments and field equipment to perform required measurements
performing preventative maintenance and minor repairs
identifying instrument and equipment faults
commissioning new instruments and equipment
updating maintenance and calibration records, and operational log books
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of operating and maintaining instruments and field equipment through:
applying instrument and equipment test methods
using and making available manufacturer’s operating requirements for instruments and equipment
applying manufacturer’s calibration procedures
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 in compliance with relevant legislation/regulation and using policies, procedures, processes and operational manuals directly related to the industry sector for which it is being assessed; and,
assessment may be conducted in conjunction with the assessment of other Units of Competency; and,
assessment must confirm consistent performance can be applied in a range of relevant workplace circumstances; and,
assessors must demonstrate the performance evidence, and knowledge evidence as outlined in this Unit of Competency, and through the minimum years of current* work experience specified below in an Industry sector relevant to the outcomes of the unit; or,
where the assessor does not meet experience requirements a co-assessment or partnership arrangement must exist between the qualified assessor and an Industry subject matter expert. The Industry subject matter expert should hold the unit being assessed (or an equivalent unit) and/or demonstrate equivalence of skills and knowledge at the unit level. An Industry technical expert must also demonstrate skills and knowledge from the minimum years of current work experience specified below in the Industry sector, including time spent in roles related to the unit being assessed; and,
assessor and Industry subject matter expert requirements differ depending on the Australian Qualifications Framework Level (AQF) of the qualification being assessed and/or Industry Sector as follows:
Industry sector
AQF** Level
Required assessor or Industry subject matter expert experience
Drilling, Metalliferous Mining, Coal Mining, Extractive (Quarrying) and Civil Construction
1
1 Year
2
2 Years
Drilling, Coal Mining and Extractive (Quarrying)
3-6
3 Years
Metalliferous Mining and Civil Construction
3-6
5 Years
Other sectors
Where this Unit is being assessed outside of the Resources and Infrastructure Sectors assessor and/or Industry subject matter expert experience should be in-line with industry standards for the sector in which it is being assessed and where no Industry standard is specified should comply with any relevant regulation.
*Assessors can demonstrate current work experience through employment within Industry in a role relevant to the outcomes of the Unit; or, for external assessors this can be demonstrated through exposure to Industry by conducting frequent site assessments across various locations.
**Where a unit is being delivered outside of a Qualification the first numeric character in the Unit code should be considered to indicate the AQF level
Submission Requirements
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Assessment Tasks
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1. Plan and prepare for use of instruments and field equipment
1.1. Access, interpret and apply operate and maintain instruments and field equipment documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
1.2. Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
1.3. Communicate verbally and in writing with other personnel using approved communication methods
1.4. Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
1.5. Select appropriate type of auxiliary equipment for work activities
1.6. Perform equipment pre-start checks to ensure equipment is ready for operation
1.7. Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures
1.8. Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency
2. Test instrument/field equipment
2.1. Perform safety checks
2.2. Identify potential faults and/or malfunctions of instruments/field equipment
2.3. Label and report damaged or unsafe instruments/field equipment and remove from service
2.4. Ensure operational log books are up dated
3. Calibrate instruments/field equipment
3.1. Closely follow calibration schedules
3.2. Label out calibration instruments/equipment and advise other operatives promptly
3.3. Identify cause/s of incorrect calibration
3.4. Perform new base calibration
3.5. Recommission instrument/equipment
3.6. Prepare compliance and calibration report as required
4. Operate instruments/field equipment
4.1. Optimise instrument/equipment settings for the particular measurement or analysis
4.2. Perform measurements with the optimum precision given field and technical constraints
4.3. Use time and materials efficiently and perform measurements in priority order
4.4. Assess data against quality control information, known standards and references for accuracy and precision
4.5. Repeat measurements where non-standard results are obtained
5. Maintain instruments/field equipment
5.1. Perform preventative maintenance
5.2. Identify and report equipment wear and faults
5.3. Perform minor repairs within limits of authorisation
5.4. Replace defective parts and makes adjustments
5.5. Seek expert help where difficulties are encountered
5.6. Update maintenance and calibration records
6. Identify faults in instruments/field equipment
6.1. Identify and clarify the nature of the fault
6.2. Determine and rank likely causes of fault
6.3. Apply simple checks and tests
6.4. Obtain suitable tools and equipment to test faults
6.5. Apply fault finding methodology
7. Commission new instruments and equipment
7.1. Arrange commissioning procedures with manufacturer’s agent as required
7.2. Unpack, check and assemble instruments/equipment according to manufacturer’s warranty requirements
7.3. Calibrate instrument/equipment to meet manufacturer’s specifications
7.4. Check instrument/equipment performance against specifications prior to acceptance of item
7.5. Prepare and make operating instructions available
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 operating and maintaining instruments and field equipment including:
selecting and using relevant tools and equipment
using calibration equipment
using test equipment
applying fault finding procedures
demonstrates completion of operating and maintaining instruments and field equipment that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:
performing start-up and safety checks
calibrating instruments and field equipment
operating instruments and field equipment to perform required measurements
performing preventative maintenance and minor repairs
identifying instrument and equipment faults
commissioning new instruments and equipment
updating maintenance and calibration records, and operational log books
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of operating and maintaining instruments and field equipment through:
applying instrument and equipment test methods
using and making available manufacturer’s operating requirements for instruments and equipment
applying manufacturer’s calibration procedures
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 in compliance with relevant legislation/regulation and using policies, procedures, processes and operational manuals directly related to the industry sector for which it is being assessed; and,
assessment may be conducted in conjunction with the assessment of other Units of Competency; and,
assessment must confirm consistent performance can be applied in a range of relevant workplace circumstances; and,
assessors must demonstrate the performance evidence, and knowledge evidence as outlined in this Unit of Competency, and through the minimum years of current* work experience specified below in an Industry sector relevant to the outcomes of the unit; or,
where the assessor does not meet experience requirements a co-assessment or partnership arrangement must exist between the qualified assessor and an Industry subject matter expert. The Industry subject matter expert should hold the unit being assessed (or an equivalent unit) and/or demonstrate equivalence of skills and knowledge at the unit level. An Industry technical expert must also demonstrate skills and knowledge from the minimum years of current work experience specified below in the Industry sector, including time spent in roles related to the unit being assessed; and,
assessor and Industry subject matter expert requirements differ depending on the Australian Qualifications Framework Level (AQF) of the qualification being assessed and/or Industry Sector as follows:
Industry sector
AQF** Level
Required assessor or Industry subject matter expert experience
Drilling, Metalliferous Mining, Coal Mining, Extractive (Quarrying) and Civil Construction
1
1 Year
2
2 Years
Drilling, Coal Mining and Extractive (Quarrying)
3-6
3 Years
Metalliferous Mining and Civil Construction
3-6
5 Years
Other sectors
Where this Unit is being assessed outside of the Resources and Infrastructure Sectors assessor and/or Industry subject matter expert experience should be in-line with industry standards for the sector in which it is being assessed and where no Industry standard is specified should comply with any relevant regulation.
*Assessors can demonstrate current work experience through employment within Industry in a role relevant to the outcomes of the Unit; or, for external assessors this can be demonstrated through exposure to Industry by conducting frequent site assessments across various locations.
**Where a unit is being delivered outside of a Qualification the first numeric character in the Unit code should be considered to indicate the AQF level
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 operate and maintain instruments and field equipment documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
Communicate verbally and in writing with other personnel using approved communication methods
Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
Select appropriate type of auxiliary equipment for work activities
Perform equipment pre-start checks to ensure equipment is ready for operation
Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures
Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency
Perform safety checks
Identify potential faults and/or malfunctions of instruments/field equipment
Label and report damaged or unsafe instruments/field equipment and remove from service
Ensure operational log books are up dated
Closely follow calibration schedules
Label out calibration instruments/equipment and advise other operatives promptly
Identify cause/s of incorrect calibration
Perform new base calibration
Recommission instrument/equipment
Prepare compliance and calibration report as required
Optimise instrument/equipment settings for the particular measurement or analysis
Perform measurements with the optimum precision given field and technical constraints
Use time and materials efficiently and perform measurements in priority order
Assess data against quality control information, known standards and references for accuracy and precision
Repeat measurements where non-standard results are obtained
Perform preventative maintenance
Identify and report equipment wear and faults
Perform minor repairs within limits of authorisation
Replace defective parts and makes adjustments
Seek expert help where difficulties are encountered
Update maintenance and calibration records
Identify and clarify the nature of the fault
Determine and rank likely causes of fault
Apply simple checks and tests
Obtain suitable tools and equipment to test faults
Apply fault finding methodology
Arrange commissioning procedures with manufacturer’s agent as required
Unpack, check and assemble instruments/equipment according to manufacturer’s warranty requirements
Calibrate instrument/equipment to meet manufacturer’s specifications
Check instrument/equipment performance against specifications prior to acceptance of item
Prepare and make operating instructions available
Access, interpret and apply operate and maintain instruments and field equipment documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
Communicate verbally and in writing with other personnel using approved communication methods
Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
Select appropriate type of auxiliary equipment for work activities
Perform equipment pre-start checks to ensure equipment is ready for operation
Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures
Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency
Perform safety checks
Identify potential faults and/or malfunctions of instruments/field equipment
Label and report damaged or unsafe instruments/field equipment and remove from service
Ensure operational log books are up dated
Closely follow calibration schedules
Label out calibration instruments/equipment and advise other operatives promptly
Identify cause/s of incorrect calibration
Perform new base calibration
Recommission instrument/equipment
Prepare compliance and calibration report as required
Optimise instrument/equipment settings for the particular measurement or analysis
Perform measurements with the optimum precision given field and technical constraints
Use time and materials efficiently and perform measurements in priority order
Assess data against quality control information, known standards and references for accuracy and precision
Repeat measurements where non-standard results are obtained
Perform preventative maintenance
Identify and report equipment wear and faults
Perform minor repairs within limits of authorisation
Replace defective parts and makes adjustments
Seek expert help where difficulties are encountered
Update maintenance and calibration records
Identify and clarify the nature of the fault
Determine and rank likely causes of fault
Apply simple checks and tests
Obtain suitable tools and equipment to test faults
Apply fault finding methodology
Arrange commissioning procedures with manufacturer’s agent as required
Unpack, check and assemble instruments/equipment according to manufacturer’s warranty requirements
Calibrate instrument/equipment to meet manufacturer’s specifications
Check instrument/equipment performance against specifications prior to acceptance of item
Prepare and make operating instructions available
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