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

RIIHAN309E Mapping and Delivery Guide
Conduct telescopic materials handler operations

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency RIIHAN309E - Conduct telescopic materials handler operations
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to conduct telescopic materials handler operations in the Resources and Infrastructure Industries.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.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors; and industry regulations for certification and licensing; and,

this unit is best assessed in the context of this sector’s 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 this sector’s workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills; 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.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
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 telescopic materials handler operations
  • Access, interpret and apply telescopic materials handler 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 personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
  • Identify, obtain and apply signage requirements
  • Select plant, tools and equipment, check for serviceability/faults and rectify or report verbally or in writing
       
Element: Conduct telescopic materials handler pre-operational checks
  • Perform pre-start, start-up, park-up and shutdown procedures
  • Check telescopic materials handler controls, brakes, attachments and other implements for manoeuvrability and serviceability and ensure faults are rectified or reported
       
Element: Operate telescopic materials handler
  • Assess site and operating hazards and apply safe operating techniques
  • Operate telescopic materials handler
       
Element: Attach, secure, lift, carry and place materials
  • Use load handling communication methods with all parties
  • Communicate with Dogman to establish the weight of the load
  • Communicate with Dogman to ensure safe working load requirements have been assessed and appropriate slings and lifting gear has been selected, attached and secured
  • Locate machinery and ensure stability
  • Shift the load
  • Use conventional hand and audible signals during the operation
       
Element: Select, remove and fit attachments
  • Select attachment for the task
  • Move and fit attachment
  • Test and confirm correct fitting and operation
  • Use attachment per manufacturer’s recommendations and design limits
  • Remove, clean and store attachment
       
Element: Relocate the telescopic materials handler
  • Prepare machine and equipment for relocation
  • Transport machine and equipment safely between worksites, observing relevant codes and traffic management requirements
       
Element: Carry out machine operator maintenance
  • Park and prepare telescopic materials handler for maintenance and shut down
  • Conduct inspection and fault finding
  • Perform scheduled operator maintenance
  • Process written records
       
Element: Conduct housekeeping activities
  • Clean-up work area and dispose of or recycle materials
  • Clean, check, maintain and store plant, tools and equipment
       


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.

1. Plan and prepare for telescopic materials handler operations

1.1 Access, interpret and apply telescopic materials handler 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 personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities

1.5 Identify, obtain and apply signage requirements

1.6 Select plant, tools and equipment, check for serviceability/faults and rectify or report verbally or in writing

2. Conduct telescopic materials handler pre-operational checks

2.1 Perform pre-start, start-up, park-up and shutdown procedures

2.2 Check telescopic materials handler controls, brakes, attachments and other implements for manoeuvrability and serviceability and ensure faults are rectified or reported

3. Operate telescopic materials handler

3.1 Assess site and operating hazards and apply safe operating techniques

3.2 Operate telescopic materials handler

4. Attach, secure, lift, carry and place materials

4.1 Use load handling communication methods with all parties

4.2 Communicate with Dogman to establish the weight of the load

4.3 Communicate with Dogman to ensure safe working load requirements have been assessed and appropriate slings and lifting gear has been selected, attached and secured

4.4 Locate machinery and ensure stability

4.5 Shift the load

4.6 Use conventional hand and audible signals during the operation

5. Select, remove and fit attachments

5.1 Select attachment for the task

5.2 Move and fit attachment

5.3 Test and confirm correct fitting and operation

5.4 Use attachment per manufacturer’s recommendations and design limits

5.5 Remove, clean and store attachment

6. Relocate the telescopic materials handler

6.1 Prepare machine and equipment for relocation

6.2 Transport machine and equipment safely between worksites, observing relevant codes and traffic management requirements

7. Carry out machine operator maintenance

7.1 Park and prepare telescopic materials handler for maintenance and shut down

7.2 Conduct inspection and fault finding

7.3 Perform scheduled operator maintenance

7.4 Process written records

8. Conduct housekeeping activities

8.1 Clean-up work area and dispose of or recycle materials

8.2 Clean, check, maintain and store plant, tools and equipment

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 conducting telescopic materials handler operations including:

applying operational safety

accessing, interpreting and applying technical information

calculating volume and weights maintaining equipment written records

applying fault finding techniques

accessing, interpreting and applying environmental management plan

carrying out machine operator maintenance

works effectively with others to undertake and complete the conducting of telescopic materials handler operations that meets all the required outcomes including:

complying with written and verbal reporting requirements and procedures

communicating clearly and concisely with others to receive and clarify work instructions

using load handling communication methods with all parties

using conventional hand and audible signals

demonstrates completion of conducting telescopic materials handler operations that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:

performing pre-start, start-up, park-up and shutdown procedures

checking controls, brakes and attachments for manoeuvrability and serviceability and rectifying or reporting faults

operating the telescopic materials handler

selecting, attaching and securing appropriate slings and lifting gear

shifting the load

selecting, removing and fitting attachments

transporting the machine and equipment between work sites

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of the following when conducting telescopic materials handler operations:

telescopic materials handler types, characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations

techniques for calculating safe working loads

telescopic materials handler and attachment operating techniques related to essential tasks

isolation and traffic control responsibilities and authorities

safety data sheet and materials handling methods

methods of changing machine attachments

safe operating techniques in varying terrain

basic calculations

levelling techniques

job safety analyses/safe work method statement

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

1. Plan and prepare for telescopic materials handler operations

1.1 Access, interpret and apply telescopic materials handler 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 personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities

1.5 Identify, obtain and apply signage requirements

1.6 Select plant, tools and equipment, check for serviceability/faults and rectify or report verbally or in writing

2. Conduct telescopic materials handler pre-operational checks

2.1 Perform pre-start, start-up, park-up and shutdown procedures

2.2 Check telescopic materials handler controls, brakes, attachments and other implements for manoeuvrability and serviceability and ensure faults are rectified or reported

3. Operate telescopic materials handler

3.1 Assess site and operating hazards and apply safe operating techniques

3.2 Operate telescopic materials handler

4. Attach, secure, lift, carry and place materials

4.1 Use load handling communication methods with all parties

4.2 Communicate with Dogman to establish the weight of the load

4.3 Communicate with Dogman to ensure safe working load requirements have been assessed and appropriate slings and lifting gear has been selected, attached and secured

4.4 Locate machinery and ensure stability

4.5 Shift the load

4.6 Use conventional hand and audible signals during the operation

5. Select, remove and fit attachments

5.1 Select attachment for the task

5.2 Move and fit attachment

5.3 Test and confirm correct fitting and operation

5.4 Use attachment per manufacturer’s recommendations and design limits

5.5 Remove, clean and store attachment

6. Relocate the telescopic materials handler

6.1 Prepare machine and equipment for relocation

6.2 Transport machine and equipment safely between worksites, observing relevant codes and traffic management requirements

7. Carry out machine operator maintenance

7.1 Park and prepare telescopic materials handler for maintenance and shut down

7.2 Conduct inspection and fault finding

7.3 Perform scheduled operator maintenance

7.4 Process written records

8. Conduct housekeeping activities

8.1 Clean-up work area and dispose of or recycle materials

8.2 Clean, check, maintain and store plant, tools and equipment

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 telescopic materials handler 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 personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities 
Identify, obtain and apply signage requirements 
Select plant, tools and equipment, check for serviceability/faults and rectify or report verbally or in writing 
Perform pre-start, start-up, park-up and shutdown procedures 
Check telescopic materials handler controls, brakes, attachments and other implements for manoeuvrability and serviceability and ensure faults are rectified or reported 
Assess site and operating hazards and apply safe operating techniques 
Operate telescopic materials handler 
Use load handling communication methods with all parties 
Communicate with Dogman to establish the weight of the load 
Communicate with Dogman to ensure safe working load requirements have been assessed and appropriate slings and lifting gear has been selected, attached and secured 
Locate machinery and ensure stability 
Shift the load 
Use conventional hand and audible signals during the operation 
Select attachment for the task 
Move and fit attachment 
Test and confirm correct fitting and operation 
Use attachment per manufacturer’s recommendations and design limits 
Remove, clean and store attachment 
Prepare machine and equipment for relocation 
Transport machine and equipment safely between worksites, observing relevant codes and traffic management requirements 
Park and prepare telescopic materials handler for maintenance and shut down 
Conduct inspection and fault finding 
Perform scheduled operator maintenance 
Process written records 
Clean-up work area and dispose of or recycle materials 
Clean, check, maintain and store plant, tools and equipment 

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