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

RIIMPO325E Mapping and Delivery Guide
Conduct civil construction scraper operations

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Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency RIIMPO325E - Conduct civil construction scraper operations
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to operate a scraper to load, transport and discharge material, and to couple and relocate a scraper. 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.This unit alone does not provide sufficient skill to independently load and unload equipment. To perform this activity safely, personnel must either complete or be assisted by someone who has completed RIIHAN308F Load and Unload Plant or equivalent.
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 scraper operations
  • Access, interpret and apply scraper operations documentation
  • Obtain, interpret, clarify and confirm work instructions
  • 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
  • Identify, obtain and implement traffic management signage requirements according to standard operating procedures and safe work practices
  • Select equipment and confirm suitability for work activities
  • Obtain and interpret emergency procedures for a scraper, and be prepared for fires, accidents emergencies
  • Coordinate communicate planned activities with others at the site prior to commencement of the work activity
       
Element: Operate scraper in line with established requirements to complete 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 scraper using techniques suited to equipment capabilities, site and work conditions, and according to workplace procedures
  • Load, transport and discharge material , ensuring minimum loss of load
  • Conduct, control and monitor operations within the equipment limitations
  • Monitor hazards and risks during operations , and ensure safety of self, other personnel, plant and equipment
  • Monitor and manage equipment performance using indicators and alarms
  • Park up, shut down, secure and carry out post operational inspection of equipment in line with workplace procedures
       
Element: Couple machines to perform work activity
  • Establish and maintain coordination with other scraper operator during coupling
  • Assist with safe disengagement of puller/pusher when bowls are filled to capacity
  • Use attachment in accordance with recommendations and design limits
  • Clean and store removed attachments in designated location according to workplace procedures
       
Element: Relocate the scraper
  • Prepare scraper for relocation
  • Move scraper safely between worksites, observing relevant codes and traffic management requirements
  • Assist loading and unloading machine from float/trailer in line with workplace procedures
       
Element: Conduct housekeeping activities
  • Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials according to workplace procedures
  • Manage and/or report hazards to 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

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.
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 scraper operations documentation 
Obtain, interpret, clarify and confirm work instructions 
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 
Identify, obtain and implement traffic management signage requirements according to standard operating procedures and safe work practices 
Select equipment and confirm suitability for work activities 
Obtain and interpret emergency procedures for a scraper, and be prepared for fires, accidents emergencies 
Coordinate communicate planned activities with others at the site prior to commencement of the 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 scraper using techniques suited to equipment capabilities, site and work conditions, and according to workplace procedures 
Load, transport and discharge material , ensuring minimum loss of load 
Conduct, control and monitor operations within the equipment limitations 
Monitor hazards and risks during operations , and ensure safety of self, other personnel, plant and equipment 
Monitor and manage equipment performance using indicators and alarms 
Park up, shut down, secure and carry out post operational inspection of equipment in line with workplace procedures 
Establish and maintain coordination with other scraper operator during coupling 
Assist with safe disengagement of puller/pusher when bowls are filled to capacity 
Use attachment in accordance with recommendations and design limits 
Clean and store removed attachments in designated location according to workplace procedures 
Prepare scraper for relocation 
Move scraper safely between worksites, observing relevant codes and traffic management requirements 
Assist loading and unloading machine from float/trailer in line with workplace procedures 
Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials according to workplace procedures 
Manage and/or report hazards to maintain a safe working environment 
Complete and file or distribute documentation in a manner that complies with workplace practices 

Forms

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