Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

RIIEGS301A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Operate and maintain instruments and field equipment

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency RIIEGS301A - Operate and maintain instruments and field equipment
Description This unit covers the operation and maintenance of instruments and field equipment in the metalliferous mining industry. It includes planning and preparing for the use of instruments and field equipment, testing instruments and field equipment, calibrating instruments and field equipment, operating instruments and field equipment, mainlining instruments and field equipment, identifying faults in instruments and field equipment, and commissioning new instruments and equipment. 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.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit is appropriate for those working in an operational role at worksites within:Metalliferous mining
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Not applicable. Not applicable.
Competency Field Refer to Unit Sector(s).
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Plan and prepare for use of instrumentsand fieldequipment
  • Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the work activity
  • Plan and prepare work
  • Communicate with other personnel using approved communication methods
  • Select 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, address and report potential risks and hazards
  • Identify, address and report environmental issues
  • Adhere to emergency procedures to ensure safety of personnel and plant
       
Element: Test instrument/field equipment
  • 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
       
Element: Calibrate instruments/field equipment
  • 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
       
Element: Operate instruments/field equipment
  • 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
       
Element: Maintain instruments/field equipment
  • 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
       
Element: Identify faults in instruments/field equipment
  • 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
       
Element: Commission new instruments and equipment
  • 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
       


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 operating and maintaining instruments and field equipment

implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of instrument and field equipment operation and maintenance

working with others to undertake and complete the operation and maintenance of instruments and field equipment that meets all of the required outcomes

consistent timely completion of instrument and field equipments operation and maintenance that safely, effectively and efficiently meets the required outcomes

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 the operation and maintenance of instruments and field equipments

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 task 1: [title]      Due date:

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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 operate and maintain instruments and field equipment:

apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures for operating and maintaining instruments and field equipment

use hand and power tools

use calibration equipment

use test equipment

employ fault finding procedures

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 operate and maintain instruments and field equipment:

manufacturer's operating requirements for instruments and equipment

manufacturer's calibration procedures

company and site policy and procedures regarding instrument and equipment use

instrument and equipment test methods

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

instrument/equipment manual

manufacturer's guidelines and specifications

Australian standards

Employment and workplace relations legislation

Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation

Instruments and field equipment may include:

motors

generators

two way radios

mobile communications equipment

theodolite

satellite navigation system

memory magnetometer

gravity meter

IP transmitter and receiver

tem transmitter and receiver

gamma spectrometer

seismograph

well logger

data logger

portable PC

Operating conditions may include:

day and night

laboratory

field environment

dry and wet

stable ground

broken ground

various natural landscapes

working over old underground workings and voids

Potential risks and hazards may include:

abandoned equipment

adverse weather conditions (electrical storms, floods, fires, extreme heat)

chemicals

contaminants (dust, noise, etc)

equipment

fences

materials

personnel

pot holes

unsafe ground

vehicles

old workings

Maintenance of instruments/equipment may include:

replacing 'remove and replace' components

lubrication

working adjustments to tolerances

cleaning and storing

completing usage records

Legislation may include Acts and Regulation dealing with:

mining safety and health

mine inspection

OHS

explosives

Environmental issues may include:

drainage

dust

emissions

flora and fauna

hazardous chemicals

noise

run-off

spills

waste management and disposal

water quality

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 
Plan and prepare work 
Communicate with other personnel using approved communication methods 
Select 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, address and report potential risks and hazards 
Identify, address and report environmental issues 
Adhere to emergency procedures to ensure safety of personnel and plant 
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 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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