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

RIIRAI504A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Select and install surface plant and equipment

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency RIIRAI504A - Select and install surface plant and equipment
Description This unit covers selecting and installing surface plant and equipment in the metalliferous mining and extractive industries. It includes: identifying the need, selecting, justifying and recommending acquisition of plant and equipment; managing the installation and commissioning of plant and equipment; and reviewing and reporting on the outcomes of the acquisition of plant and equipment.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit is appropriate for those working in management and technical specialist roles, within:Extractive industries Metalliferous mining
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Not applicable. Not applicable.
Competency Field Refer to Unit Sector(s).
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: Identify plant and/or equipment need
  • Access, interpret and apply the compliance documentation relevant to the selecting and installing of surface plant and equipment
  • Involve internal and external stakeholders in the identification process in a way that uses their contribution effectively and gains their support for the outcomes
  • Identify parameters to be applied in the selection of the plant and/or equipment based on relevant requirements
  • Draft the specification for plant and/or equipment that meets the requirements of the identified parameters
       
Element: Select plant and/or equipment
  • Involve internal and external stakeholders in the selection process in a way that uses their contribution effectively and gains their support for the outcomes
  • Identify options that meet the selection parameters
  • Gather, validate and assess the data on the various options relevant to the selection parameters
  • Analyse the various options and select the option that best meets the required parameters
       
Element: Justify and recommend acquisition of plant/ equipment
  • Involve internal and external stakeholders in the justification and recommendation process in a way that uses their contribution effectively and gains their support for the outcomes
  • Draft the recommendation for the selected plant and/or equipment
  • Present the recommendation for plant and/or equipment to be acquired relevant persons
       
Element: Manage the installation of plant and/or equipment
  • Inform internal and external stakeholders of the outcomes of the approval process and involve them in the planning for and conduct of the installation of plant and/or equipment in a way that uses their contribution effectively and gains their support for the outcomes
  • Select suppliers and contractors
  • Issue orders and/or contracts for the initiation of the project
  • Supervise and coordinate the safe, effective and efficient installation of the plant and/or equipment
  • Ensure records of cost are maintained and monitor costs against the budget
       
Element: Manage the commission of plant and/or equipment
  • Involve internal and external stakeholders in the commissioning process in a way that uses their contribution effectively and gains their support for the outcomes
  • Conduct risk assessment of new plant/equipment to determine treatment measures to be applied
  • Develop or revise operating procedures to take into account the requirements and characteristics of the new plan and/or equipment and the outcomes of the risk assessment
  • Provide training for all relevant personnel to cover any requirements of the new plant and/or equipment and the outcomes of the risk assessment
  • Supervise the operation, testing and adjustment of the plant/equipment and asses and record its performance against the specification
  • Acknowledge the completion of the installation and commissioning of the plant and/or equipment in accordance with the terms of the contract
       
Element: Review and report on outcome of plant and/or equipment acquisition
  • Develop strategies and reporting mechanisms for the ongoing reporting of performance of plant and/or equipment
  • Ensure installation records and reports are maintained and forwarded to relevant personnel
  • Establish feedback mechanisms to ensure that the planning processes and outcomes are continuously improved
  • Review and report on the performance of suppliers or contractors and plant and equipment against specification and contract requirements and general performance
       


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.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to worksite operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following:

knowledge of the requirements, procedures and instructions for the selection and installation of surface plant and equipment

implementation of procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient selection and installation of surface plant and equipment

the identification of the relevant information and scope of the work required to meet the required outcomes

the identification of viable options and the selection of options that best meet the required outcomes

working with others to undertake and complete the selection and installation surface plant and equipment

consistent successful selection and installation of surface plant and equipment

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit must be assessed in the context of the 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 workplace performance, including task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.

The assessment environment should not disadvantage the participant. For example, language, literacy and numeracy demands of assessment should not be greater than those required on the job.

Customisation of assessment and delivery environment to sensitively accommodate cultural diversity.

Aboriginal people and other people from a non English speaking background may have second language issues.

Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in a civil works environment. Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to site circumstances.

Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities.

Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required.

Method of assessment

This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency. The assessment strategy for this unit must verify required knowledge and skill and practical application using more than one of the following assessment methods:

written and/or oral assessment of the candidate's required knowledge

observed, documented and/or first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:

implementation of appropriate procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of the required outcomes

identification of the relevant information and scope of the work required to meet the required outcomes

identification of viable options and the selection of plant and equipment that best meet the required outcomes

consistently achieving the required outcomes

first hand testimonial and documentary evidence of the candidate's:

working with others to undertake and complete the selection and installation of surface plant and equipment

provision of clear and timely required support and advice on the selection and installation surface plant and equipment

Guidance information for assessment

Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.

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.

Required skills

Specific skills are required to achieve the performance criteria in this unit, particularly for the application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be applied. This includes the ability to carry out the following as required to select and install surface plant and equipment:

apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures

apply procedures for the drafting and interpretation of specifications/interpret tender documents

apply procedures for the drafting and interpretation of contract management documents

apply and manage purchasing procedures

apply capital expenditure applications preparation requirements and procedures

apply contract management requirements and procedures

apply procedures for the assessing of operating capacity

apply procedures for the assessing of the compatibility of items of plant and equipment

apply procedures for determining ownership cost

apply procedures for determining operating cost targets

apply procedures for determining product support requirements

apply procedures for identifying market considerations

apply procedures for identifying operational considerations

Required knowledge

Specific knowledge is required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit, particularly its application in a variety of circumstances in which the unit may be used. This includes knowledge of the following, as required to select and install surface plant and equipment:

risk management

statutory compliance requirements

development approval, mining licences (or equivalent)

OHS requirements

environmental management requirements

quality requirements

purchasing requirements and procedures

capital expenditure requirements and procedures

contract management requirements and procedures

administration requirements (including records and reports)

plant and equipment characteristics

specification requirements

contract requirements

operating cost record and analysis procedures

product support requirements

market information

operational requirements

approved suppliers

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Compliance documentation may include:

legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures

manufacturer's guidelines and specifications

Australian standards

code of practice

Employment and workplace relations legislation

Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation

Parameters may include:

physical size

operating capacity

other performance criteria

quality criteria

occupational health, safety and environmental features required

compatibility with existing plant and equipment

capital cost limitation

ownership cost

operating cost targets

nominated suppliers

product support requirements

training to be provided by supplier

maximum downtime requirements

Relevant requirements may include:

market considerations

operational considerations

compatibility with existing plant and equipment

capital cost limitations

limitations on downtime

approved suppliers

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 the compliance documentation relevant to the selecting and installing of surface plant and equipment 
Involve internal and external stakeholders in the identification process in a way that uses their contribution effectively and gains their support for the outcomes 
Identify parameters to be applied in the selection of the plant and/or equipment based on relevant requirements 
Draft the specification for plant and/or equipment that meets the requirements of the identified parameters 
Involve internal and external stakeholders in the selection process in a way that uses their contribution effectively and gains their support for the outcomes 
Identify options that meet the selection parameters 
Gather, validate and assess the data on the various options relevant to the selection parameters 
Analyse the various options and select the option that best meets the required parameters 
Involve internal and external stakeholders in the justification and recommendation process in a way that uses their contribution effectively and gains their support for the outcomes 
Draft the recommendation for the selected plant and/or equipment 
Present the recommendation for plant and/or equipment to be acquired relevant persons 
Inform internal and external stakeholders of the outcomes of the approval process and involve them in the planning for and conduct of the installation of plant and/or equipment in a way that uses their contribution effectively and gains their support for the outcomes 
Select suppliers and contractors 
Issue orders and/or contracts for the initiation of the project 
Supervise and coordinate the safe, effective and efficient installation of the plant and/or equipment 
Ensure records of cost are maintained and monitor costs against the budget 
Involve internal and external stakeholders in the commissioning process in a way that uses their contribution effectively and gains their support for the outcomes 
Conduct risk assessment of new plant/equipment to determine treatment measures to be applied 
Develop or revise operating procedures to take into account the requirements and characteristics of the new plan and/or equipment and the outcomes of the risk assessment 
Provide training for all relevant personnel to cover any requirements of the new plant and/or equipment and the outcomes of the risk assessment 
Supervise the operation, testing and adjustment of the plant/equipment and asses and record its performance against the specification 
Acknowledge the completion of the installation and commissioning of the plant and/or equipment in accordance with the terms of the contract 
Develop strategies and reporting mechanisms for the ongoing reporting of performance of plant and/or equipment 
Ensure installation records and reports are maintained and forwarded to relevant personnel 
Establish feedback mechanisms to ensure that the planning processes and outcomes are continuously improved 
Review and report on the performance of suppliers or contractors and plant and equipment against specification and contract requirements and general performance 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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