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RIISAM301D
Test operational functions of vehicles and equipment

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to test operational functions of vehicles and equipment in the Coal and Metalliferous mining.

This unit is appropriate for those working in operational roles.

No licensing, legislation or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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Evidence Required

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1. Plan and prepare for testing vehicles and equipment

1.1 Access, interpret and apply service and maintenance documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant

1.2 Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements

1.3 Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures

1.4 Select and wear appropriate personal protective equipment for the work activity

1.5 Access, interpret and apply required geological and survey data

1.6 Identify and confirm testing requirements

1.7 Identify and obtain required resources

1.8 Prepare vehicle to be worked on for the test

1.9 Coordinate activities with others prior to commencement of, and during, the work activity

1.10 Obtain and interpret emergency procedures and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency

2. Test vehicles and equipment

2.1 Carry out pre-start, start-up, shut-down and isolation procedures

2.2 Test operational functions of the vehicle

2.3 Move/relocate vehicle for testing purposes

2.4 Identify and rectify faults and arrange for corrective action

2.5 Act on and report monitoring systems warnings and alarms

2.6 Recognise and respond to hazardous and emergency situations

3. Complete the testing sequence

3.1 Clean, maintain and store equipment and tools

3.2 Restore worksite

3.3 Complete records and documents

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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1. Plan and prepare for testing vehicles and equipment

1.1 Access, interpret and apply service and maintenance documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant

1.2 Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements

1.3 Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures

1.4 Select and wear appropriate personal protective equipment for the work activity

1.5 Access, interpret and apply required geological and survey data

1.6 Identify and confirm testing requirements

1.7 Identify and obtain required resources

1.8 Prepare vehicle to be worked on for the test

1.9 Coordinate activities with others prior to commencement of, and during, the work activity

1.10 Obtain and interpret emergency procedures and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency

2. Test vehicles and equipment

2.1 Carry out pre-start, start-up, shut-down and isolation procedures

2.2 Test operational functions of the vehicle

2.3 Move/relocate vehicle for testing purposes

2.4 Identify and rectify faults and arrange for corrective action

2.5 Act on and report monitoring systems warnings and alarms

2.6 Recognise and respond to hazardous and emergency situations

3. Complete the testing sequence

3.1 Clean, maintain and store equipment and tools

3.2 Restore worksite

3.3 Complete records and documents

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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 service and maintenance documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant 
Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements 
Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures 
Select and wear appropriate personal protective equipment for the work activity 
Access, interpret and apply required geological and survey data 
Identify and confirm testing requirements 
Identify and obtain required resources 
Prepare vehicle to be worked on for the test 
Coordinate activities with others prior to commencement of, and during, the work activity 
Obtain and interpret emergency procedures and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency 
Carry out pre-start, start-up, shut-down and isolation procedures 
Test operational functions of the vehicle 
Move/relocate vehicle for testing purposes 
Identify and rectify faults and arrange for corrective action 
Act on and report monitoring systems warnings and alarms 
Recognise and respond to hazardous and emergency situations 
Clean, maintain and store equipment and tools 
Restore worksite 
Complete records and documents 

Forms

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