RIISAM501E — Implement and maintain the site plant, equipment and infrastructure maintenance plans

1 Plan and prepare a maintenance program

• 1.1Obtain, interpret and confirm work requirements
• 1.2Access, interpret and apply documentation required to implement and maintain the site plant, equipment and infrastructure maintenance plans
• 1.3Identify, address and report 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 activity
• 1.5Identify, interpret and confirm maintenance needs of plant, equipment and infrastructure
• 1.6Prepare a maintenance program, in consultation with other stakeholders
• 1.7Identify and confirm availability of required resources for the work activities
• 1.8Identify and obtain approvals for implementation of maintenance plan
• 1.9Identify training needs of individuals and work groups, and prepare training plans
• 1.10Communicate and coordinate activities with others prior to, during and on completion of the work activity

2 Implement maintenance program

• 2.1Communicate the maintenance plan to supervisors and managers, explain and clarify objectives and seek input for it’s the implementation
• 2.2Ensure maintenance instructions are in place for the work activity and obtain permits for isolation before commencement
• 2.3Ensure return to service commissioning and hand over system is in place
• 2.4Arrange on-line maintenance and outage schedules to minimise impact on operations according to workplace procedures

3 Monitor, adjust and report on program

• 3.1Monitor plant performance and use information to predict failure events and need for maintenance
• 3.2Ensure procedures are in place to review plant or component failures to assess if redesign of components is required
• 3.3Ensure records of maintenance, monitoring, breakdown, major plant modifications, programmed activities and costs are maintained
• 3.4Monitor and report on any environmental, safety or other event outside acceptable standards
• 3.5Analyse maintenance program performance and identify recommendations for improvement
• 3.6Implement approved improvements to program
• 3.7Complete and submit written reports on plant, equipment and infrastructure maintenance according to workplace procedures

What does an assessment tool for RIISAM501E need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for RIISAM501E needs to address all 50 unit components: 3 elements with 21 performance criteria, 14 performance evidence requirements, 13 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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