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Supervise autonomous operations

Supervise autonomous operations

Unit of competency
National Code
RIIARO401
State Code
ODC02
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
19/10/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
10/09/2021
Field of Education
080315 - Project Management
Original Release Date
10/09/2021
Nominal Hours
90
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to supervise autonomous operations in the resources and infrastructure industries, including monitoring interactions between personnel, manual equipment, autonomous systems and components and implementing controls.It applies to those working in supervisory roles. They are generally responsible for the output of on-site autonomous operations, contribute to the development of technical solutions to non-routine problems and apply management plans to the workplace.Licensing, legislative and certification requirements that apply to this unit can vary between states, territories and industry sectors. Users must check requirements with relevant body before applying the unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan and prepare to supervise autonomous operations
  • 1.1 Obtain, interpret, confirm and clarify work instructions
  • 1.2 Identify and confirm autonomous systems and components involved in work activity
  • 1.3 Access, interpret and apply documentation required to supervise autonomous operations and confirm work activity is compliant
  • 1.4 Identify and confirm own role and responsibility in autonomous operations value chain according to organisational requirements
  • 1.5 Select and wear personal protective equipment according to site requirements
  • 1.6 Select and obtain tools and equipment required for work activity
  • 1.7 Obtain permits and clearances according to job and site requirements
  • 1.8 Identify potential risks and hazards, implement control measures within scope of own role, and escalate where required
  • 1.9 Obtain and interpret emergency procedures and identify steps required to respond to emergencies
2. Prepare personnel to execute autonomous operations
  • 2.1 Check and confirm available resources meet job and site requirements
  • 2.2 Communicate and clarify instructions with involved personnel according to job requirements
  • 2.3 Identify training needs for personnel involved in work activity and make arrangements to meet identified needs
3. Oversee autonomous operations
  • 3.1 Monitor entry to work area according to autonomous system and component manufacturer specifications, site requirements and within scope of own role
  • 3.2 Monitor risks and hazards, implement control measures within scope of own role, and escalate where required
  • 3.3 Act or report on monitoring systems and alarms according to site requirements
  • 3.4 Supervise work activity according to job and site requirements and within scope of own role
  • 3.5 Monitor and control interactions between personnel, manual equipment, and autonomous system and components according to manufacturer specifications, job, scope of own role and site requirements
  • 3.6 Implement controls for autonomous operations according to manufacturer specifications, job, scope of role, and site requirements
  • 3.7 Confirm work plan is completed according to manufacturer specifications and job and site requirements
  • 3.8 Monitor exit of work area according to autonomous system and component manufacturer specifications and site requirements
4. Conduct housekeeping activities
  • 4.1 Complete records and documentation according to site requirements
  • 4.2 Report potential risks and hazards according to site requirements and escalate where required
  • 4.3 Identify opportunities to optimise safety, efficiency, effectiveness and change management of autonomous operations, and escalate where required, within scope of own role
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