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RIIMPO301D Mapping and Delivery Guide
Conduct hydraulic excavator operations

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency RIIMPO301D - Conduct hydraulic excavator operations
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to conduct hydraulic excavator operations in Coal and Metalliferous mining and Extractive.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.

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
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 hydraulic excavator operations
  • Access, interpret and apply hydraulic excavator documentation, and ensure the work activity is compliant
  • Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
  • Identify and address risks, hazards and environmental issues and implement control measures
  • Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
  • Access, interpret and clarify geological and survey data required to complete the allocated work
  • Inspect and prepare work area in coordination with others
  • Select, and check for faults, equipment and/or attachments for work activities
  • Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency
       
Element: Operate hydraulic excavator
  • Carry out start-up, park, shutdown and secure equipment procedures
  • Coordinate activities with others at the site prior to commencing, during, and on completion of the work activity
  • Walk excavator and position for operation
  • Select and modify the operating technique to appropriately meet changing work conditions
  • Monitor and manage equipment performance using indicators, and ensure efficiency of operations
  • Act on or report monitoring systems and alarms
  • Distribute bulk materials into materials handling equipment considering load limits, and ensuring equipment stability
  • Side cast bulk materials
  • Continuously monitor hazards and risks, and ensure safety of self, other personnel, plant and equipment
  • Complete the work plan, within the operating capacities of the equipment
       
Element: Carry out operator maintenance
  • Prepare machine for maintenance
  • Conduct inspections and fault finding procedures
  • Carry out scheduled maintenance tasks
  • Return equipment to service
  • Process written maintenance records
       
Element: Carry out housekeeping activities
  • Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials
  • Manage and/or report hazards, and maintain a safe working environment
  • Process written records
       


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 hydraulic excavator operations

1.1 Access, interpret and apply hydraulic excavator documentation, and ensure the work activity is compliant

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

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

1.4 Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities

1.5 Access, interpret and clarify geological and survey data required to complete the allocated work

1.6 Inspect and prepare work area in coordination with others

1.7 Select, and check for faults, equipment and/or attachments for work activities

1.8 Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency

2. Operate hydraulic excavator

2.1 Carry out start-up, park, shutdown and secure equipment procedures

2.2 Coordinate activities with others at the site prior to commencing, during, and on completion of the work activity

2.3 Walk excavator and position for operation

2.4 Select and modify the operating technique to appropriately meet changing work conditions

2.5 Monitor and manage equipment performance using indicators, and ensure efficiency of operations

2.6 Act on or report monitoring systems and alarms

2.7 Distribute bulk materials into materials handling equipment considering load limits, and ensuring equipment stability

2.8 Side cast bulk materials

2.9 Continuously monitor hazards and risks, and ensure safety of self, other personnel, plant and equipment

2.10 Complete the work plan, within the operating capacities of the equipment

3. Carry out operator maintenance

3.1 Prepare machine for maintenance

3.2 Conduct inspections and fault finding procedures

3.3 Carry out scheduled maintenance tasks

3.4 Return equipment to service

3.5 Process written maintenance records

4. Carry out housekeeping activities

4.1 Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials

4.2 Manage and/or report hazards, and maintain a safe working environment

4.3 Process written records

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 hydraulic excavator operations including:

conducting prestart checks prior to commencing operations and shutdown procedures on completion of operations

carrying out vehicle refuelling requirements and procedures

applying safe work practices and identifying and reporting all potential hazards, risks and environmental issues

applying problem solving and troubleshooting techniques

conducting bucket loading and discharge

side casting bulk materials

distributing bulk materials into materials handling equipment

inspection and preparation of work area

conducting equipment positioning

works effectively with others to undertake and complete hydraulic excavator operations that meets all of the required outcomes including:

using a range of communications techniques and equipment to convey information to others

maintaining written and verbal reporting requirements and procedures

communicates with others in and around the trench before commencing work, during and on completion of the work

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

driving and operating the excavator for operations

adjusting equipment operations to suit site conditions

walking the machine in a straight line

jump turning the machine

connecting auxiliary hydraulic lines and buckets/attachments

cleaning the undercarriage out as needed

keeping clear of obstacles and not running over items

effectively using the heel of the bucket

correctly shutting down and parking the excavator equipment

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of the following when conducting hydraulic excavator operations:

complying with worksite inspection requirements

applying signage and barricade requirements

communicating and performing isolation procedures

identifying equipment processes, technical capability and limitations

identifying, interpreting and using geological and technical data (basic)

being prepared for fire/accident/emergency

identifying signs of operator fatigue and how it should be managed

applying site quality requirements

applying operational, maintenance and basic diagnostics

completing housekeeping activities

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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1. Plan and prepare for hydraulic excavator operations

1.1 Access, interpret and apply hydraulic excavator documentation, and ensure the work activity is compliant

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

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

1.4 Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities

1.5 Access, interpret and clarify geological and survey data required to complete the allocated work

1.6 Inspect and prepare work area in coordination with others

1.7 Select, and check for faults, equipment and/or attachments for work activities

1.8 Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency

2. Operate hydraulic excavator

2.1 Carry out start-up, park, shutdown and secure equipment procedures

2.2 Coordinate activities with others at the site prior to commencing, during, and on completion of the work activity

2.3 Walk excavator and position for operation

2.4 Select and modify the operating technique to appropriately meet changing work conditions

2.5 Monitor and manage equipment performance using indicators, and ensure efficiency of operations

2.6 Act on or report monitoring systems and alarms

2.7 Distribute bulk materials into materials handling equipment considering load limits, and ensuring equipment stability

2.8 Side cast bulk materials

2.9 Continuously monitor hazards and risks, and ensure safety of self, other personnel, plant and equipment

2.10 Complete the work plan, within the operating capacities of the equipment

3. Carry out operator maintenance

3.1 Prepare machine for maintenance

3.2 Conduct inspections and fault finding procedures

3.3 Carry out scheduled maintenance tasks

3.4 Return equipment to service

3.5 Process written maintenance records

4. Carry out housekeeping activities

4.1 Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials

4.2 Manage and/or report hazards, and maintain a safe working environment

4.3 Process written records

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 hydraulic excavator documentation, and ensure the work activity is compliant 
Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements 
Identify and address risks, hazards and environmental issues and implement control measures 
Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities 
Access, interpret and clarify geological and survey data required to complete the allocated work 
Inspect and prepare work area in coordination with others 
Select, and check for faults, equipment and/or attachments for work activities 
Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency 
Carry out start-up, park, shutdown and secure equipment procedures 
Coordinate activities with others at the site prior to commencing, during, and on completion of the work activity 
Walk excavator and position for operation 
Select and modify the operating technique to appropriately meet changing work conditions 
Monitor and manage equipment performance using indicators, and ensure efficiency of operations 
Act on or report monitoring systems and alarms 
Distribute bulk materials into materials handling equipment considering load limits, and ensuring equipment stability 
Side cast bulk materials 
Continuously monitor hazards and risks, and ensure safety of self, other personnel, plant and equipment 
Complete the work plan, within the operating capacities of the equipment 
Prepare machine for maintenance 
Conduct inspections and fault finding procedures 
Carry out scheduled maintenance tasks 
Return equipment to service 
Process written maintenance records 
Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials 
Manage and/or report hazards, and maintain a safe working environment 
Process written records 

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