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Evidence Guide: RIIMPO324A - Conduct civil construction grader operations

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RIIMPO324A - Conduct civil construction grader operations

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Plan and prepare

  1. Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to grader operations tasks
  2. Obtain, confirm and apply work instructions to the allotted task
  3. Obtain, confirm and apply safety requirements to the allotted task
  4. Resolve coordination requirements with others at the site prior to commencing and during work activities
  5. Identify, obtain and implement signage requirements from the project traffic management plan
  6. Select plant, tools and equipment to carry out tasks that are consistent with the requirements of the job, check them for serviceability and rectify or report any faults
  7. Identity, confirm and apply environmental protection requirements from the project environmental management plan, to the allotted task
Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to grader operations tasks

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Obtain, confirm and apply work instructions to the allotted task

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Obtain, confirm and apply safety requirements to the allotted task

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Resolve coordination requirements with others at the site prior to commencing and during work activities

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Identify, obtain and implement signage requirements from the project traffic management plan

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Select plant, tools and equipment to carry out tasks that are consistent with the requirements of the job, check them for serviceability and rectify or report any faults

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Identity, confirm and apply environmental protection requirements from the project environmental management plan, to the allotted task

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Conduct machine pre-operational checks

  1. Carry out pre-start, start-up, park and shutdown procedures
  2. Recognise and respond to hazardous and emergency situations as required
  3. Check grader controls and functions, including implements or other attachments, brakes and manoeuvrability for serviceability and rectify or report any faults
Carry out pre-start, start-up, park and shutdown procedures

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Recognise and respond to hazardous and emergency situations as required

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Check grader controls and functions, including implements or other attachments, brakes and manoeuvrability for serviceability and rectify or report any faults

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Operate grader

  1. Identify site hazards associated with grader operations and use safe operating techniques to minimise risk
  2. Identify and apply operating techniques for grader to achieve optimum output in accordance with design specifications while achieving specified tolerances
  3. Operate grader to work instructions
Identify site hazards associated with grader operations and use safe operating techniques to minimise risk

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Identify and apply operating techniques for grader to achieve optimum output in accordance with design specifications while achieving specified tolerances

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Operate grader to work instructions

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Select, remove and fit attachments

  1. Select attachment for the task
  2. Remove and fit attachment
  3. Test attachment to ensure correct fitting and operation
  4. Use attachment in accordance with recommendations and design limits
  5. Clean and store removed attachments in designated location
Select attachment for the task

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Remove and fit attachment

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Test attachment to ensure correct fitting and operation

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Use attachment in accordance with recommendations and design limits

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Clean and store removed attachments in designated location

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Relocate the grader

  1. Move grader safely between worksites, observing relevant codes and traffic management requirements
  2. Prepare grader for relocation
Move grader safely between worksites, observing relevant codes and traffic management requirements

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Prepare grader for relocation

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Carry out machine operator maintenance

  1. Safely park, shutdown and prepare machine for maintenance
  2. Conduct inspection and fault finding
  3. Remove and replace defective parts safely and effectively
  4. Carry our regular programmed maintenance and housekeeping tasks
  5. Maintain and process records
Safely park, shutdown and prepare machine for maintenance

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Conduct inspection and fault finding

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Remove and replace defective parts safely and effectively

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Carry our regular programmed maintenance and housekeeping tasks

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Maintain and process records

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Clean up

  1. Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials in accordance with project environmental management plan
  2. Clean, check, maintain and store plant, tools and equipment
Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials in accordance with project environmental management plan

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Clean, check, maintain and store plant, tools and equipment

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

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 conducting grader operations

implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of grader operations, including:

in a minimum of two different soil types and

to include the mandatory tasks of cutting and maintaining drains, forming/upgrading/maintaining roads, mixing/ spreading materials, scarifying and ripping, cutting and trimming of batters and trimming of road sub-grades and pavements

working with others to undertake and complete grader operations that meet all of the required outcomes

consistent timely completion of grader operations that safely, effectively and efficiently meet the required outcomes

laser guidance or ATS are not to be used to assist in control of the machine during assessment

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 the work 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 requirement, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of required outcomes, including:

in a minimum of two different soil types, and

to include the mandatory tasks of cutting and maintaining drains, forming/upgrading/ maintaining roads, mixing/ spreading materials, scarifying and ripping, cutting and trimming of batters and trimming of road sub-grades and pavements

consistently achieving the required outcomes

first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:

working with others to undertake and complete grader operations

Guidance information for assessment

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

Required Skills and Knowledge

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 conduct grader operations:

apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures

apply site and equipment safety requirements

apply grader operating techniques related to essential tasks, including:

apply cut and fill techniques

apply levelling techniques

construct drains

form and carry a windrow

tow equipment/plant

apply processes for interpreting drawings and sketches

apply operational, maintenance and basic diagnostic procedures

apply site isolation and traffic control responsibilities and authorities

interpret materials safety data sheets and apply materials handling methods

apply project quality requirements

use civil construction terminology

apply methods of changing machine attachments

apply safe operating techniques in all terrain

carry out basic earthworks calculations

apply JSA's/Safe work method statement procedures

apply diagnostic techniques

apply operations directing techniques

apply driving techniques

apply hazardous goods handling techniques

interpret plans, reports, maps, specifications

apply lifting techniques

organise work tasks

apply defect reporting requirements

apply safe work practices

use communications equipment

use computer systems

use hand and power tools

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 conduct grader operations:

site risk control procedures

site and equipment health and safety procedures, including:

site isolation and traffic control responsibilities and authorities

materials safety data sheets (MSDS) and materials handling methods

JSA's/Safe work method statement

hazard identification and response procedures

site and project personal protective equipment requirements

site and project environmental requirements and constraints

site and project quality requirements

site and project communication procedures

site operational procedures

civil construction activity sequences of road construction, earthworks and drainage

civil construction terminology

processes for interpreting drawings and sketches

site soil and survey data

basic principles of soil technology for civil works

grader types, characteristics, technical capability and limitations

grader pre-start, start-up, operating and shut-down procedures and techniques

grader and attachment operating techniques related to essential tasks, including:

safe operating techniques in all terrain

levelling techniques

operational, maintenance and basic diagnostic procedures

methods of changing machine attachments

site record keeping requirements

basic earthworks calculations

Range Statement

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.

Relevant compliance documentation

may include:

legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures

manufacturer's guidelines and specifications

Australian standards

codes of practice

Employment and workplace relations legislation

Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation

A grader:

is a self-propelled articulating or rigid framed wheeled machine, designed to cut, move and place construction materials using a centrally mounted blade and may include forward and/or rear mounted rippers/scarifiers

the blade and attachment controls are normally hydraulic; however, they may be mechanical

Grader tasks are to include:

cutting and maintaining drains, forming/upgrading/maintaining roads, mixing/spreading materials, scarifying and ripping, cutting and trimming of batters and trimming of road sub-grades and pavements

Grader tasks may include:

stripping/spreading topsoil and materials, cutting/boxing, cut and fill

Work instructions may include:

plans, specifications, quality requirements and operational details

quality requirements may include but not be limited to dimensions, tolerances, standards of work and material standards as detailed in the project drawings, specifications and project documentation to meet client satisfaction

soil types and information

survey data, including: cut and fill levels, layer thicknesses, finished levels, finished grades and cross-falls

Safety requirements are to be:

in accordance with state or territory legislation and regulations, organisational safety policies and procedures, and project safety plan

Safety requirements may include:

the site safety plan and organisational policies and procedures

protective clothing and equipment, use of tools and equipment, workplace environment and safety, handling of materials, use of fire fighting equipment, use of First Aid equipment, hazard control and hazardous materials and substances

personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed under legislation, regulation and workplace policies and practices

safe operating procedures which are to include but not be limited to recognising and preventing hazards associated with underground and overhead services, other machines, personnel, restricted access barriers, traffic control, working at heights, working in proximity to others, worksite visitors and the public

safe parking practices which is to include but not be limited to ensuring access ways are clear, equipment/ machinery is away from overhangs and refuelling sites, safe distance from excavations, and secured from unauthorised access or movement

hazards and risks may include but not be limited to installed services, damaged or defective pressurise hoses and fastenings, abandoned equipment, adverse weather conditions (electrical storms, floods, fires), chemicals, contaminants, ancillary equipment, fences, holes and pot holes, over-hanging rocks, personnel, unsafe ground, unstable faces, vehicles, powerlines, dust and noise, conveyors, overhead services and stored energy which may include: engine components, radiators and cooling systems, hydraulic tanks and reservoirs, air tanks and reservoirs, hydraulic hoses, air hoses, tyres, air conditioning components, electrical components, braking systems, centrifugal forces

hazardous and emergency situations, which may include: motor vehicle accidents, lighting strikes (potential tyre explosion) and tyre fires (isolation procedures)

emergency procedures related to this unit are to include but may not be limited to emergency shutdown and stopping, extinguishing fires, organisational First Aid requirements and evacuation

Tools and equipment are to include:

hand tools and maintenance equipment relevant to the particular grader

Environmental requirements are to include:

organisational/project environmental management plan, waste management, water quality protection, noise, vibration, dust and clean-up management

pre-start, start-up, park and shutdown procedures may include:

external check of the machine

inspection of attachments to ensure security and identify defects

checking of fluid levels (windscreen washer tank, hydraulic oil, coolant, grease, water, engine oil, fuel)

carry out lubrication

checking of display instrumentation and gauges (indicators, gauges, laser levels), computer systems, including:

brake air pressure

brake oil temperature

computer indicators

engine oil pressure

fuel filter

parking brake

retarder

service meter

speedometer/odometer

steering filters

tachometer

torque converter

oil temperature

transmission filter

voltmeter

water temperature

inspection of air filter restriction indicator

inspection and checking of cab (horn, lights, air conditioner)

testing of engine and stop engine lights

testing visual and audio warning devices and lights

checking instruments and control lever

reporting of defects and damage

secure equipment as required by site procedures

render attachments safe

clear access ways

Materials may include:

clays, silts, stone, gravel, mud, rock, sand, topsoil, blended materials, organic materials, typical construction site materials/waste and bituminous mixes

rock types may include metamorphic, igneous and sedimentary

Attachments are to include:

tynes/scarifiers

Attachments may include:

dozer blade, machine guidance system, laser levelling equipment, ripper, slash

Operator maintenance is to include:

cleaning, authorised servicing and the monitoring, recording and reporting of faults. It may also include the conduct of authorised minor replacements and the provision of assistance to maintenance personnel during maintenance and repair activities