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

RIIMPO320E Mapping and Delivery Guide
Conduct civil construction excavator operations

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency RIIMPO320E - Conduct civil construction excavator operations
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to conduct civil construction excavator operations in Civil construction.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 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 excavator operations
  • Access, interpret and apply excavator operations 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
  • Obtain, identify and implement traffic management signage requirements
  • 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 excavator
  • Carry out pre-start, start-up, park, shutdown and secure equipment procedures
  • Coordinate activities with others at the site prior to commencement of, and during, the work activity
  • Continually monitor hazards and risks, and ensure safety of self, other personnel, plant and equipment
  • Drive and operate excavator, and modify the operating technique to meet changing work conditions
       
Element: Lift, carry and place materials
  • Conduct communication practices associated with transportation and lifting of materials
  • Establish weight of load and ensure it is within safe operational limits of the machine
  • Select, attach and use slings and lifting gear in accordance with safe working load requirements
  • Position machinery and ensure stability and locate to effectively shift materials according to job specifications
  • Shift load safely and effectively
  • Move load using hand/audible/communication signals
       
Element: Select, remove and fit attachments
  • Select attachment for the task
  • Remove and fit attachment according to manufacturer's manual and site requirements
  • Test attachment and ensure correct fitting and operation
  • Use attachment in accordance with recommendations and design limits
  • Remove, clean and store attachments in designated location
       
Element: Prepare to relocate the excavator
  • Prepare excavator for relocation
  • Move excavator safely within and/or between work areas, observing relevant codes and traffic management requirements
  • Load and unload machine from float/trailer
       
Element: Carry out machine operator maintenance
  • Prepare machine for maintenance
  • Conduct inspection and fault finding
  • Carry out scheduled maintenance tasks
  • Process written maintenance records
       
Element: Conduct housekeeping activities
  • Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials
  • Process 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 excavator operations

1.1 Access, interpret and apply excavator operations 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 Obtain, identify and implement traffic management signage requirements

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

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

2. Operate excavator

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

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

2.3 Continually monitor hazards and risks, and ensure safety of self, other personnel, plant and equipment

2.4 Drive and operate excavator, and modify the operating technique to meet changing work conditions

3. Lift, carry and place materials

3.1 Conduct communication practices associated with transportation and lifting of materials

3.2 Establish weight of load and ensure it is within safe operational limits of the machine

3.3 Select, attach and use slings and lifting gear in accordance with safe working load requirements

3.4 Position machinery and ensure stability and locate to effectively shift materials according to job specifications

3.5 Shift load safely and effectively

3.6 Move load using hand/audible/communication signals

4. Select, remove and fit attachments

4.1 Select attachment for the task

4.2 Remove and fit attachment according to manufacturer's manual and site requirements

4.3 Test attachment and ensure correct fitting and operation

4.4 Use attachment in accordance with recommendations and design limits

4.5 Remove, clean and store attachments in designated location

5. Prepare to relocate the excavator

5.1 Prepare excavator for relocation

5.2 Move excavator safely within and/or between work areas, observing relevant codes and traffic management requirements

5.3 Load and unload machine from float/trailer

6. Carry out machine operator maintenance

6.1 Prepare machine for maintenance

6.2 Conduct inspection and fault finding

6.3 Carry out scheduled maintenance tasks

6.4 Process written maintenance records

7. Conduct housekeeping activities

7.1 Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials

7.2 Process 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 excavator operations including:

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

driving and operating the equipment to site conditions

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

applying problem solving and troubleshooting techniques

applying levelling techniques

selecting and using the required tools and equipment

working safely around other machines and personnel

safely parking and securing equipment

applying methods of changing machine attachments

works effectively with others to undertake and complete excavator operations that meet 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

organising work activities to meet all task requirements

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

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

completing operations to specification using a variety of material types and activities including:

loading, cutting/boxing

stripping/spreading

lifting and carrying materials

bulk excavation

mixing/backfilling

trench excavation

stockpiling

battering

benching

site clean up

fitting and removal of a variety of attachments selected from the following:

tilt bucket

buckets

lifting device

vibrating compaction wheel

ripper/tyne

compaction plate

compaction wheel

rock breaker

auger

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

ground conditions

isolation procedures

equipment processes, technical capability and limitations

preparartion for fire/accident/emergency

signs of operator fatigue and how it should be managed

drawings and sketches

site isolation and traffic control responsibilities and authorities

civil construction terminology

project quality requirements

basic principles of soil technology and soil compaction for civil works

basic earthworks calculations

Civil construction activity sequences of road construction, earthworks and drainage

vehicle refuelling requirements and procedures

using methods for calculating safe working loads

operational, maintenance and basic diagnostics

housekeeping activities

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

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 excavator operations

1.1 Access, interpret and apply excavator operations 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 Obtain, identify and implement traffic management signage requirements

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

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

2. Operate excavator

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

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

2.3 Continually monitor hazards and risks, and ensure safety of self, other personnel, plant and equipment

2.4 Drive and operate excavator, and modify the operating technique to meet changing work conditions

3. Lift, carry and place materials

3.1 Conduct communication practices associated with transportation and lifting of materials

3.2 Establish weight of load and ensure it is within safe operational limits of the machine

3.3 Select, attach and use slings and lifting gear in accordance with safe working load requirements

3.4 Position machinery and ensure stability and locate to effectively shift materials according to job specifications

3.5 Shift load safely and effectively

3.6 Move load using hand/audible/communication signals

4. Select, remove and fit attachments

4.1 Select attachment for the task

4.2 Remove and fit attachment according to manufacturer's manual and site requirements

4.3 Test attachment and ensure correct fitting and operation

4.4 Use attachment in accordance with recommendations and design limits

4.5 Remove, clean and store attachments in designated location

5. Prepare to relocate the excavator

5.1 Prepare excavator for relocation

5.2 Move excavator safely within and/or between work areas, observing relevant codes and traffic management requirements

5.3 Load and unload machine from float/trailer

6. Carry out machine operator maintenance

6.1 Prepare machine for maintenance

6.2 Conduct inspection and fault finding

6.3 Carry out scheduled maintenance tasks

6.4 Process written maintenance records

7. Conduct housekeeping activities

7.1 Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials

7.2 Process 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 excavator operations 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 
Obtain, identify and implement traffic management signage requirements 
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 pre-start, start-up, park, shutdown and secure equipment procedures 
Coordinate activities with others at the site prior to commencement of, and during, the work activity 
Continually monitor hazards and risks, and ensure safety of self, other personnel, plant and equipment 
Drive and operate excavator, and modify the operating technique to meet changing work conditions 
Conduct communication practices associated with transportation and lifting of materials 
Establish weight of load and ensure it is within safe operational limits of the machine 
Select, attach and use slings and lifting gear in accordance with safe working load requirements 
Position machinery and ensure stability and locate to effectively shift materials according to job specifications 
Shift load safely and effectively 
Move load using hand/audible/communication signals 
Select attachment for the task 
Remove and fit attachment according to manufacturer's manual and site requirements 
Test attachment and ensure correct fitting and operation 
Use attachment in accordance with recommendations and design limits 
Remove, clean and store attachments in designated location 
Prepare excavator for relocation 
Move excavator safely within and/or between work areas, observing relevant codes and traffic management requirements 
Load and unload machine from float/trailer 
Prepare machine for maintenance 
Conduct inspection and fault finding 
Carry out scheduled maintenance tasks 
Process written maintenance records 
Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials 
Process records 

Forms

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