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

RIIMPO303E Mapping and Delivery Guide
Conduct rope shovel operations

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency RIIMPO303E - Conduct rope shovel operations
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit develops the skills and knowledge required to operate rope shovel to dig and load trucks.This unit applies to those working in site-based roles.Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements that apply to this unit can vary between states, territories, and industry sectors, and must be sourced from state jurisdictions prior to applying this unit.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
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 rope shovel operations
  • Access, interpret and apply rope shovel documentation
  • Obtain, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements before proceeding
  • Identify hazards and environmental issues, assess the risks and implement control measures in line with workplace policies
  • Select and wear personal protective equipment required for work activities
  • Select required rope shovel equipment and confirm suitability for work activities
  • Position or move cable towers, power lines and/or crossovers to location according to work requirements, ensuring safety of operator and other personnel
  • Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fires, accidents and emergencies
  • Coordinate and communicate planned activities with others at the site prior to commencement of work activity
       
Element: Operate shovel
  • Carry out prestart and start-up checks in line with workplace procedures
  • Identify faults or defects and rectify or report within scope of own responsibility and according to workplace procedures
  • Drive and operate shovel, with correct reach angle, and ensure optimum bucket load without overload or strain on shovel
  • Monitor and manage equipment performance using indicators and alarms according to manufacturers’ specifications
  • Monitor hazards and risks during operations, and ensure safety of self, other personnel, plant and equipment
       
Element: Dig and load trucks with rope shovel
  • Position and set up shovel for safe, efficient digging
  • Determine and maintain depth of bench, ensure optimum use of bucket capacity
  • Set and monitor bucket penetration and ensure optimum bucket load and to minimise overload or strain on shovel
  • Walk shovel and re-position for safe and efficient operation
  • Coordinate truck positioning to ensure safe loading operation
  • Load material on truck, and ensure bucket clears side of truck and is not swung over truck cabin to ensure safety
  • Check material is placed in the centre of truck tray and does not exceed truck load limit in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications
  • Re-position shovel, and ensure safety of other operations personnel, property and equipment
  • Keep floor clear and level and remove spillages
  • Park shovel in safe area, on flat, level ground at end of operation
  • Shut down, secure and carry out post operational inspection of equipment in line with workplace procedures
       
Element: Conduct housekeeping activities
  • Clear work area and dispose or recycle materials according to workplace procedures
  • Manage and/or report hazards, and maintain a safe working environment
  • Complete and file or distribute documentation in a manner that complies with workplace practices
       

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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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 rope shovel documentation 
Obtain, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements before proceeding 
Identify hazards and environmental issues, assess the risks and implement control measures in line with workplace policies 
Select and wear personal protective equipment required for work activities 
Select required rope shovel equipment and confirm suitability for work activities 
Position or move cable towers, power lines and/or crossovers to location according to work requirements, ensuring safety of operator and other personnel 
Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fires, accidents and emergencies 
Coordinate and communicate planned activities with others at the site prior to commencement of work activity 
Carry out prestart and start-up checks in line with workplace procedures 
Identify faults or defects and rectify or report within scope of own responsibility and according to workplace procedures 
Drive and operate shovel, with correct reach angle, and ensure optimum bucket load without overload or strain on shovel 
Monitor and manage equipment performance using indicators and alarms according to manufacturers’ specifications 
Monitor hazards and risks during operations, and ensure safety of self, other personnel, plant and equipment 
Position and set up shovel for safe, efficient digging 
Determine and maintain depth of bench, ensure optimum use of bucket capacity 
Set and monitor bucket penetration and ensure optimum bucket load and to minimise overload or strain on shovel 
Walk shovel and re-position for safe and efficient operation 
Coordinate truck positioning to ensure safe loading operation 
Load material on truck, and ensure bucket clears side of truck and is not swung over truck cabin to ensure safety 
Check material is placed in the centre of truck tray and does not exceed truck load limit in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications 
Re-position shovel, and ensure safety of other operations personnel, property and equipment 
Keep floor clear and level and remove spillages 
Park shovel in safe area, on flat, level ground at end of operation 
Shut down, secure and carry out post operational inspection of equipment in line with workplace procedures 
Clear work area and dispose or recycle materials according to workplace procedures 
Manage and/or report hazards, and maintain a safe working environment 
Complete and file or distribute documentation in a manner that complies with workplace practices 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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