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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Plan and prepare for RPV operations
  2. Operate remote positioning vehicle
  3. Carry out operator maintenance
  4. Complete housekeeping activities

Required Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Required Skills

apply workplace instructions and procedures

display hand and eye coordination

identify and solve problems that may arise

identify potential risks and hazards and ways of controlling the risks and hazards involved

identify problems that may occur during the task and action that can be taken to report or resolve the problems

modify activities to cater for variations in workplace contexts and environment

operate radio controlled transmitterreceiver

operate fibre optic control

plan and organise systems and activities

read and interpret operational and technical data instructions and manuals

select and apply appropriate application of technology information systems and procedures

test and identify remote control faults

Required Knowledge

fixed component tools technical capability and limitations

operational procedures and checks

operational safety

operator maintenance procedures

relevant workplace documentation procedures

remote operational procedures

RPV technical capability and limitations

start up and shut down procedures

storage procedures

Evidence Required

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria Required Skills and Knowledge the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package

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

Assessment must confirm the ability to

apply knowledge of all procedures requirements and instructions to operate an RPV

apply appropriate techniques

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over time and in a range of actual or simulated contexts

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed in the workplace or in a simulated workplace environment in accordance with all relevant legislation and organisational requirements

Specific resources for assessment

Access is required to

RPVs and associated equipment


Range Statement

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 in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.

In-service RPVs may include:

All RPVs approved for in-service use, whether for operational use or training and may include remote positioning vehicles operated by cable or radio signal or autonomously (pre-programmed)

Standard procedures may include:

Australian Standards

Job guides, pamphlets and other publications

Manufacturers’ handbooks, industry specifications and technical instructions

WHS regulations

Organisational policies and procedures

Relevant local government by laws

Relevant state/territory or federal legislation

Verbal and/or written orders and job instructions

Potential risks and hazards may include:

Communication failure

Radio hazard

Remote failure

Safety hazards associated with equipment mounted on RPV

Unsafe ground

Visibility

Uncommanded vehicle response

Emergency procedures, work health and safety requirements and recognised safety precautions may:

Be subordinate to the operational requirement of the task being conducted

Involve applying recognised safety precautions

Fixed component tools may include:

Manipulator arm

Video cameras

Warning indicators may include:

Control monitors and indicators

Equipment indicators

Remote indicators

Visual and/or audio systems

Inspections and checks may include:

Battery recharging

Battery replacement

Inspection and tightening of loose fittings

Operator maintenance may include:

Charging batteries

Cleaning

Greasing

Inspecting batteries

Replacing broken fittings

Tightening loose fittings