Operate small plant and equipment

This nationally recognised unit, RIISAM204E Operate small plant and equipment, provides the skills and knowledge required to safely operate small plant and equipment in resources and infrastructure environments.

This unit may be completed as a standalone course or combined with other selected civil construction units.

Training covers planning and preparing for operations, identifying and controlling workplace hazards, selecting appropriate plant and equipment, completing pre-operational checks, checking fuel, lubricants and fluid levels, inspecting guards and attachments, operating equipment safely to achieve required work outcomes, completing basic operator maintenance, identifying and reporting faults, and completing housekeeping and workplace records.

Course Delivery

Training is delivered through a combination of:

• prescribed pre-course learning
• trainer-led face-to-face training and practical activities
• practical training using relevant small plant and equipment
• theory and practical assessment

Pre-course learning is completed before attending the practical training component and prepares learners for the face-to-face training and assessment activities.

Assessment

Assessment includes knowledge questions and practical activities requiring learners to demonstrate their ability to safely operate small plant and equipment, complete pre-operational checks, identify and manage hazards, apply appropriate operating techniques, complete operator maintenance and safely store and maintain equipment.

Outcome

On successful completion, learners receive a Statement of Attainment (SOA) for RIISAM204E Operate small plant and equipment.