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August 3, 2023

Service & Handover Plant and Machines

Service & Handover Plant and Machines

Unit CodeRIISAM302A—Service & Handover Plant and Machines
RTOThe William Adams Institute
BookingsRoss Kelly – rosskelly@wadams.com.au
Focus:

This unit covers the scheduled servicing of front end loaders and their operation and use to shift loads on a work site as part of the roles of carrying out the testing, maintenance, servicing, delivery, demonstration and handover of the machine.

This unit does not cover the operation of the machine in production, stockpiling and loading of bulk materials.

Prerequisites:
  • Work Safely Training (mandatory unit)
  • 100 hours spent operating a loader (may have been undertaken with mentor)
Specific skills
  • Detailed knowledge of front end loader components
  • Planning and preparation for service
  • Daily checks
  • Routine servicing (including 10 hr, 50 hr, 100 hr, 250 hr services)
  • Basic operation
Employees:

This course provides employees with the knowledge required to ensure the front end loader is maintained to manufacturer and site recommendations.

Employers:

As an employer you will ensure that your equipment is serviced and maintained to a level of optimum safety for personnel and efficiency of overall operations.

Element Breakdown
  • Plan and prepare for servicing
  • Service plant and equipment
  • Test and/or demonstrate loader
  • Shut down equipment and secure site
Examples of application
  • Collecting, analysing & organising information – by confirming work requirements with site personnel and reporting defects and damage to equipment
  • Communicating ideas & information – by giving and interpreting communications with co-workers and other personnel to control and coordinate work activities
  • Planning & organising activities – by inspecting work area for hazards and carrying out pre-operational start-up checks
  • Working with teams and others – to confirm work requirements with relevant site personnel
  • Using mathematical ideas & techniques – to assess weight of load
  • Solving problems – by identifying hazards and selecting and implementing prevention/control measures
  • Using technology – to interpret the machines instruments and warning indicators