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

RIISAM204D Mapping and Delivery Guide
Operate small plant and equipment

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency RIISAM204D - Operate small plant and equipment
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to operate small plant and equipment in the Resources and Infrastructure Industry. This unit is appropriate for those working in operational roles.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
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 operating small plant and equipment
  • Access, interpret and apply operate small plant and equipment documentation to ensure the work activity is compliant
  • Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
  • Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures
  • Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
  • Select and check for faults plant, tools and equipment appropriate for the work activity
  • Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency
       
Element: Conduct pre-operational checks
  • Select and use fuel and lubricants
  • Check and adjust fuel, oil, hydraulic fluid and water levels
  • Inspect, secure/tighten and maintain bolts, nuts, guards and attachment couplings
  • Check and adjust function of controls and gauges
  • Conduct standard start-up and shutdown procedures
       
Element: Use small plant and equipment
  • Identify site hazards associated with small plant and equipment operations and establish appropriate controls
  • Identify and apply operating techniques for small plant and equipment to achieve optimum output while maintaining specified tolerances
  • Operate machine to produce results within specified tolerances
  • Store plant and equipment safely when not in immediate use
       
Element: Carry out 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
  • Clean and maintain condition of equipment, ensure suitability for use, and address/report issues
  • 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 operating small plant and equipment

1.1 Access, interpret and apply operate small plant and equipment documentation to ensure the work activity is compliant

1.2 Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements

1.3 Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures

1.4 Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities

1.5 Select and check for faults plant, tools and equipment appropriate for the work activity

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

2. Conduct pre-operational checks

2.1 Select and use fuel and lubricants

2.2 Check and adjust fuel, oil, hydraulic fluid and water levels

2.3 Inspect, secure/tighten and maintain bolts, nuts, guards and attachment couplings

2.4 Check and adjust function of controls and gauges

2.5 Conduct standard start-up and shutdown procedures

3. Use small plant and equipment

3.1 Identify site hazards associated with small plant and equipment operations and establish appropriate controls

3.2 Identify and apply operating techniques for small plant and equipment to achieve optimum output while maintaining specified tolerances

3.3 Operate machine to produce results within specified tolerances

3.4 Store plant and equipment safely when not in immediate use

4. Carry out operator maintenance

4.1 Prepare machine for maintenance

4.2 Conduct inspection and fault finding

4.3 Carry out scheduled maintenance tasks

4.4 Process written maintenance records

5. Conduct housekeeping activities

5.1 Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials

5.2 Clean and maintain condition of equipment, ensure suitability for use, and address/report issues

5.3 Process records

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 operating small plant and equipment

1.1 Access, interpret and apply operate small plant and equipment documentation to ensure the work activity is compliant

1.2 Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements

1.3 Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures

1.4 Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities

1.5 Select and check for faults plant, tools and equipment appropriate for the work activity

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

2. Conduct pre-operational checks

2.1 Select and use fuel and lubricants

2.2 Check and adjust fuel, oil, hydraulic fluid and water levels

2.3 Inspect, secure/tighten and maintain bolts, nuts, guards and attachment couplings

2.4 Check and adjust function of controls and gauges

2.5 Conduct standard start-up and shutdown procedures

3. Use small plant and equipment

3.1 Identify site hazards associated with small plant and equipment operations and establish appropriate controls

3.2 Identify and apply operating techniques for small plant and equipment to achieve optimum output while maintaining specified tolerances

3.3 Operate machine to produce results within specified tolerances

3.4 Store plant and equipment safely when not in immediate use

4. Carry out operator maintenance

4.1 Prepare machine for maintenance

4.2 Conduct inspection and fault finding

4.3 Carry out scheduled maintenance tasks

4.4 Process written maintenance records

5. Conduct housekeeping activities

5.1 Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials

5.2 Clean and maintain condition of equipment, ensure suitability for use, and address/report issues

5.3 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 operate small plant and equipment documentation to ensure the work activity is compliant 
Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements 
Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures 
Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities 
Select and check for faults plant, tools and equipment appropriate for the work activity 
Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency 
Select and use fuel and lubricants 
Check and adjust fuel, oil, hydraulic fluid and water levels 
Inspect, secure/tighten and maintain bolts, nuts, guards and attachment couplings 
Check and adjust function of controls and gauges 
Conduct standard start-up and shutdown procedures 
Identify site hazards associated with small plant and equipment operations and establish appropriate controls 
Identify and apply operating techniques for small plant and equipment to achieve optimum output while maintaining specified tolerances 
Operate machine to produce results within specified tolerances 
Store plant and equipment safely when not in immediate use 
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 
Clean and maintain condition of equipment, ensure suitability for use, and address/report issues 
Process records 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

RIISAM204D - Operate small plant and equipment
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Assessment Record Sheet

RIISAM204D - Operate small plant and equipment

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Assessment task 1: [title] Result: Competent Not yet competent

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Overall assessment result: Competent Not yet competent

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