Course Title: Operate specialised machinery and equipment

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2016

Course Code: MIET7528C

Course Title: Operate specialised machinery and equipment

School: 155T Vocational Health and Sciences

Campus: City Campus

Program: C3293 - Certificate III in Conservation and Land Management

Course Contact: Bruce Partland

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99258323

Course Contact Email: bruce.partland@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Bruce Partland

Ph: 99258323

bruce.partland@rmit.edu.au

Nominal Hours: 60

Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

There are no pre-requisites for this Course.

Course Description

This unit covers the operation of specialised machinery and equipment and defines the standard required to: prepare and operate the machinery in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications; operate
the machinery in a safe, efficient and controlled manner; conduct pre and post operational checks; perform minor maintenance and fault finding; record work activities.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

AHCMOM305A Operate specialised machinery and equipment

Element:

1. Select and prepare specialised machinery and equipment for use

Performance Criteria:

1.1. Specialised machinery and equipment is selected and prepared to job requirements and confirmed against work plan.
1.2. Routine pre-operational checks of specialised machinery and equipment are completed to manufacturer's specifications and enterprise requirements.
1.3. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards are identified, risks assessed and risk controls are implemented.

Element:

2. Operate specialised machinery and equipment

Performance Criteria:

2.1. Machinery and equipment is operated in a safe and controlled manner and monitored for performance and efficiency.
2.2. Risks to self, others and the environment are anticipated and minimisation strategies implemented accordingly.
2.3. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is selected, used and maintained according to procedures.
2.4. Environmental implications associated with machinery operation are identified, assessed and reported to the supervisor.

Element:

3. Complete work

Performance Criteria:

3.1. Shut-down procedures for specialised machinery and equipment are completed to manufacturer's specifications and enterprise requirements.
3.2. Specialised machinery and equipment operational records are completed and maintained according to enterprise requirements.
3.3. Malfunctions, faults, irregular performance and damage to specialised machinery and equipment are detailed and reported according to enterprise requirements.
3.4. Specialised machinery and equipment is cleaned, secured and stored according to OHS and enterprise requirements.
 


Learning Outcomes



Details of Learning Activities

Recognition of Certificates of Attainment earned from other providers.

Discussion and quizzes relating to a range of specialised equipment

Direct observation of safe practice.


Teaching Schedule

Last Thursday and Friday of each month.


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources


Overview of Assessment

Assessment will be based on direct observation of on-the-job work processes; Third party endorsement by work supervisor Matthew Butt and / or Aboriginal mentors; class-room exercises and quizzes.


Assessment Tasks

Demonstration of safe and proficient operation of a range of equipment

Quiz (oral and written)


Assessment Matrix

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