RIIRTM203E — Work as a safety observer/spotter
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What an assessment for RIIRTM203E must cover
62 assessable components: 4 elements (16 performance criteria), 18 performance evidence and 26 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 2 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.
Elements & performance criteria
1 Plan and prepare to work as a safety observer/spotter
- 1.1Obtain, interpret, clarify and confirm work instructions
- 1.2Access, interpret and apply documentation required to work as a safety observer/spotter
- 1.3Select and wear personal protective equipment according to site requirements
- 1.4Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures within scope of role
- 1.5Identify, confirm and apply environmental protection requirements
- 1.6Obtain and interpret emergency procedures and identify steps required to respond to emergencies
- 1.7Coordinate work activities with others according to job requirements and within scope of own role
2 Identify and manage hazards
- 2.1Confirm working areas permit vehicle, plant and pedestrian access
- 2.2Check where personnel working on foot are in close proximity to moving plant
- 2.3Conduct site specific risk assessment and confirm hazards have been identified and safety controls in place from traffic management plan
3 Support work activities
- 3.1Operate communication devices to support work activities
- 3.2Maintain exclusion, no-go and pedestrian zones according to job and safety requirements
- 3.3Maintain sight visibility of work being performed
- 3.4Communicate to required personnel any hazards identified during work activities
4 Conduct clean-up activities
- 4.1Confirm tools and equipment are cleaned, checked, maintained and stored according to manufacturer specifications and site requirements
- 4.2Confirm work area is checked, cleaned and tidy according to site requirements
Performance evidence
- work as a safety observer/spotter on at least two occasions, including:
- directing and controlling vehicle traffic
- directing and controlling pedestrian traffic
- communicating to drivers and pedestrians using hand signals
- using communication devices
- maintaining no-go and exclusion zones.
- During the above, the candidate must:
- locate and apply relevant legislation, documentation, policies and procedures
- implement the requirements, procedures and techniques for working as a safety observer/spotter, including:
- identifying, reporting and recording hazards and risks, and recommending control measures
- identifying and applying environmental protection requirements
- conducting pre-start checks and shut down procedures
- carrying out inspection and fault finding as per manufacturer instructions and organisational requirements
- work with others to complete the operation of working as a safety observer/spotter that meets required outcomes, including:
- using communication techniques and equipment to convey information to others
- completing written and verbal reporting requirements
- organising work activities to meet task requirements
- communicating with others to receive and clarify work instructions.
Knowledge evidence
- legislation required to work as a safety observer/spotter
- policies, procedures and documentation required to work as a safety observer/spotter, including those relating to:
- statutory compliance
- Australian and other relevant standards
- work, health and safety
- emergency response
- work instructions
- environmental protection
- verbal and written communication
- site and equipment safety
- mobile traffic control
- vehicle movements
- risk assessment and management
- underground and overhead services
- equipment operation and maintenance
- manufacturer specifications for required equipment
- site requirements and regulations
- project quality requirements
- workplace recording and reporting
- traffic management plans
- traffic regulations
- principles and techniques to work as a safety observer/spotter, including:
- plant shadows/blind spots
- interpreting traffic management plans and diagrams
- operating communication devices, including whistles, pneumatic horns and handheld radios, to transmit messages
- types, characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations of plant and equipment required to work as a safety observer/spotter.
Foundation skills
- Self-management: Monitors and minimises own exposure to worksite risks and hazards during work activities
- Oral communication: Conveys information and instructions to other verbally
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Questions about assessing RIIRTM203E
What does an assessment tool for RIIRTM203E need to cover?
To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for RIIRTM203E needs to address all 62 unit components: 4 elements with 16 performance criteria, 18 performance evidence requirements, 26 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.
How does Auditori generate an assessment tool for RIIRTM203E?
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