RIISAM303E — Shutdown dredge for operator maintenance
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What an assessment for RIISAM303E must cover
77 assessable components: 5 elements (21 performance criteria), 24 performance evidence and 29 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 3 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 for Shutdown dredge and operator maintenance
- 1.1Obtain, interpret and confirm work requirements
- 1.2Access, interpret and apply documentation required to shutdown dredge for operator maintenance
- 1.3Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures according to workplace procedures
- 1.4Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for the work activities
- 1.5Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for emergency situations
- 1.6Raise and safely secure ladder above water
- 1.7Conduct retreat away from working face to safe location
- 1.8Flush out plant according to workplace procedures
- 1.9Adjust spuds and/or cable lengths to ensure dredge remains level on pond
2 Move boat line
- 2.1Disconnect main power supply to dredge and plant
- 2.2Move float line to new position ensuring enough slack is available for move
3 Check ladder
- 3.1Confirm ladder is above water and safely secured according to workplace procedures
- 3.2Check ladder at scheduled times
- 3.3Inspect swing sheave action to assess ladder swing performance
- 3.4Inspect cutter components and flush flow according to workplace procedures
- 3.5Communicate and coordinate activities with relevant personnel throughout the work activity
4 Conduct operational maintenance
- 4.1Inspect dredge to identify faults and ensure serviceability
- 4.2Conduct routine operational servicing and repairs according to manufacturer specifications
- 4.3Repair or report any faults or issues to relevant personnel according to workplace procedures
5 Conduct housekeeping activities
- 5.1Clean and store equipment and attachments according to manufacturer specifications
- 5.2Process written maintenance records according to workplace procedures
Performance evidence
- shutdown dredge for operator maintenance on at least two occasions, including:
- raising and securing ladder
- flushing out plant
- taking dredge off feed
- moving boat lines
- checking the ladder
- inspecting all dredge components and identifying faults
- conducting routine operational maintenance
- repairing or referring faults
- completing housekeeping activities.
- 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 shutting down dredge for operator maintenance, including:
- applying diagnostic techniques
- directing operations
- following hazard identification procedures
- handling hazardous goods
- following record maintenance requirements
- monitoring operations
- following defect reporting requirements
- using troubleshooting techniques
- using communications equipment and systems.
- work effectively with others to shutdown dredge for operator maintenance 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.
Knowledge evidence
- key policies, procedures and documentation required to shutdown dredge for operator maintenance, including:
- work health and safety
- environmental and heritage
- anchoring
- anchor move
- dredge preparation
- dredge clean up
- isolation
- ladder maintenance
- monitoring
- night and day working
- open cut (dredging)
- operational checks
- start up
- shutdown
- sounding
- float line
- centre line
- dredge manoeuvring
- plant move
- retreat
- side-line cable replacement
- principles and techniques for:
- interpreting indicator readings
- identifying ladder swing capability and limitations
- interpreting and applying site operational systems
- identifying working face dangers
- identifying relevant hazards and emergencies
- techniques for coordinating and communicating job activities with others.
Foundation skills
- Reading: Identifies and interprets information from workplace procedures, documentation and regulations
- Writing: Produces and completes written documents required for workplace procedures
- Self-management: Monitors and minimises own exposure to worksite risks and hazards during activities
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Questions about assessing RIISAM303E
What does an assessment tool for RIISAM303E need to cover?
To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for RIISAM303E needs to address all 77 unit components: 5 elements with 21 performance criteria, 24 performance evidence requirements, 29 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 RIISAM303E?
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