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

RIISAM202E Mapping and Delivery Guide
Isolate and access plant

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency RIISAM202E - Isolate and access plant
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to isolate and access plants in the resources and infrastructure industries.It applies to those working in operational roles. They generally work under supervision to undertake a prescribed range of functions involving known routines and procedures and take responsibility for the quality of work outcomes.Licensing, legislative and certification requirements may apply to this unit and can vary between states, territories and industry sectors. Users must check requirements with relevant body before applying the unit.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Mandatory conditions for assessment of this unit are stipulated below. The assessment must:

include access to:

personal protective equipment

equipment related to isolating and accessing plant

relevant documentation

be conducted in a safe environment; and,

be assessed in the context of this sector's work environment; and,

be assessed in compliance with relevant legislation/regulation and using policies, procedures and processes directly related to the industry sector for which it is being assessed; and,

confirm consistent performance can be applied in a range of relevant workplace circumstances.

Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment may occur in a simulated work environment* provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of this sector’s workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.

Assessor requirements

Assessors must be able to clearly demonstrate current and relevant industry knowledge and experience to satisfy the mandatory regulatory standards as set out in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015/Australian Quality Training Framework mandatory requirements for assessors current at the time of assessment and any relevant licensing and certification requirements. This includes:

vocational competencies at least to the level being delivered and assessed

current industry skills directly relevant to the training and assessment being provided

current knowledge and skills in vocational training and learning that informs their training and assessment

formal relevant qualifications in training and assessment

having knowledge of and/or experience using the latest techniques and processes

possessing the required level of RII training product knowledge

having an understanding and knowledge of legislation and regulations relevant to the industry and to employment and workplaces

demonstrating the performance evidence, and knowledge evidence outlined in this unit of competency, and

the minimum years of current** work experience after competency has been obtained as specified below in an industry sector relevant to the outcomes of the unit.

It is also acceptable for the appropriately qualified assessor to work with an industry expert to conduct assessment together and for the industry expert to be involved in the assessment judgement. The industry expert must have current industry skills directly relevant to the training and assessment being provided. This means the industry subject matter expert must demonstrate skills and knowledge from the minimum years of current work experience after competency has been obtained as specified below, including time spent in roles related to the unit being assessed:

Industry sector

AQF indicator level***

Required assessor or industry subject matter expert experience

Drilling, Metalliferous Mining, Coal Mining, Extractive (Quarrying) and Civil Infrastructure

1

1 year

2

2 years

Drilling, Coal Mining, Extractive (Quarrying), Metalliferous Mining and Civil Infrastructure

3-6

3 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.

*Guidance on simulated environments has been stipulated in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide located on VETNet.

**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 a minimum number of site assessments as determined by the relevant industry sector, across various locations.

*** While a unit of competency does not have an AQF level, where a unit is being delivered outside of a qualification the first numeric character in the unit code should be considered as the AQF indicator level for assessment purposes.
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 isolating and accessing plant
  • Obtain, interpret and confirm work requirements
  • Access, interpret and apply documentation required to isolate and access plant
  • Identify, confirm and record the work to be carried out and the plant and equipment required
  • Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures according to workplace procedures
  • Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
  • Determine coordination requirements with relevant personnel before commencing isolation activities
  • Obtain permit clearance before commencing work activity
  • Identify and apply written or verbal permit procedures
  • Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for emergency situations
  • Determine coordination requirements with relevant personnel during isolation activities
  • Establish and maintain a safe working area according to workplace procedures
  • Isolate all required energy sources and immobilise all potential energy sources according to workplace procedures
  • Place locks and tags on isolation devices according to the permit procedure and workplace procedures
  • Identify and report breaches in permit procedure safety to relevant personnel
       
Element: Complete permit-to-work form
  • Complete statement of isolations
  • Complete sign-on and sign-off requirements
  • Complete hand-over of the plant and equipment
       
Element: Return plant to service
  • Determine coordination requirements with relevant personnel prior to commencing and during de-isolation activities
  • Obtain confirmation from relevant personnel that the work has been completed and the plant and equipment is ready for service
  • Remove locks and tags from isolation devices according to the permit procedure and workplace procedures
  • Restore energy sources according to workplace procedures
  • Identify and address or report hazardous situations to relevant personnel
  • Confirm the cancellation of all permits before plant is brought back into operation
       


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 candidate must demonstrate the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including evidence of the ability to:

isolate and access plant on at least two occasions, including:

determining coordination requirements prior to commencing and during work activities

isolating of plant, including:

energy sources and immobilisation of potential energy sources

locks and tags on isolation devices

identifying and reporting breaches in permit procedure

completing permit to work form, including:

statement of isolations

sign-on and sign-off

hand-over of plant and equipment

returning plant to service, including:

obtaining confirmation and checking that work has been completed

removing locks and tags

restoring energy sources

identifying and correcting or reporting risks, hazards or issues

confirming all permits are cancelled before plant is brought back into operation.

During the above, the candidate must:

locate and apply relevant documentation, policies and procedures and confirm that the work activity is compliant

implement the requirements, procedures and techniques for isolating and accessing plant

work effectively with others to isolate and access plant in a way that meets all required outcomes

communicate clearly and concisely with others to receive and clarify work instructions and to determine coordination requirements prior to commencing and during work activities.

The candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including knowledge of:

key policies, procedures and documentation required to isolate and access plant, including:

permit-to-work system and documentation

principles and techniques for identifying and applying isolation devices, including:

types

purpose

characteristics

isolation points

principles and techniques for identifying and applying plant and equipment isolation points

principles and techniques for identifying relevant hazards and emergencies

techniques for coordinating and communicating job activities with others.

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.
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
Obtain, interpret and confirm work requirements 
Access, interpret and apply documentation required to isolate and access plant 
Identify, confirm and record the work to be carried out and the plant and equipment required 
Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures according to workplace procedures 
Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities 
Determine coordination requirements with relevant personnel before commencing isolation activities 
Obtain permit clearance before commencing work activity 
Identify and apply written or verbal permit procedures 
Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for emergency situations 
Determine coordination requirements with relevant personnel during isolation activities 
Establish and maintain a safe working area according to workplace procedures 
Isolate all required energy sources and immobilise all potential energy sources according to workplace procedures 
Place locks and tags on isolation devices according to the permit procedure and workplace procedures 
Identify and report breaches in permit procedure safety to relevant personnel 
Complete statement of isolations 
Complete sign-on and sign-off requirements 
Complete hand-over of the plant and equipment 
Determine coordination requirements with relevant personnel prior to commencing and during de-isolation activities 
Obtain confirmation from relevant personnel that the work has been completed and the plant and equipment is ready for service 
Remove locks and tags from isolation devices according to the permit procedure and workplace procedures 
Restore energy sources according to workplace procedures 
Identify and address or report hazardous situations to relevant personnel 
Confirm the cancellation of all permits before plant is brought back into operation 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

RIISAM202E - Isolate and access plant
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RIISAM202E - Isolate and access plant

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