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Conduct profile planer operations

Conduct profile planer operations

Unit of competency
National Code
RIICBS301E
State Code
OBN07
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
31/01/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
25/09/2020
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
25/09/2020
Nominal Hours
68
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to conduct profile planer operations in civil construction.It applies to those working in operational roles. The individual is generally a skilled operator and may provide theoretical advice and support a team. Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements that apply to this unit can vary between states, territories, and industry sectors. Relevant information must be sourced prior to application of the unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan and prepare to conduct profile planer operations
  • 1.1 Obtain, interpret and confirm work requirements
  • 1.2 Access, interpret and apply profile planer operations documentation and check the work activity is compliant
  • 1.3 Identify environmental issues and potential hazards, and assess and address risks within scope of own role and according to workplace procedures
  • 1.4 Select and wear personal protective equipment required for work activities
  • 1.5 Confirm and comply with environmental protection, safety and traffic management signage requirements
  • 1.6 Select plant, tools and equipment required for tasks, check for faults, and report or rectify in scope of own role
  • 1.7 Obtain and interpret emergency procedures and identify steps required in case of fire, accident and other emergencies
2. Conduct profile planer pre-operational checks
  • 2.1 Carry out pre-start, start-up, park, shutdown and secure equipment procedures
  • 2.2 Check profile planer controls and functions and rectify and report any faults as required within scope of own role
3. Operate profile planer
  • 3.1 Drive or operate profile planer to achieve optimum output by removing material according to site requirements
  • 3.2 Communicate with driver or operator as required and confirm operation meets task requirements
4. Select, remove and fit attachments
  • 4.1 Select attachment for the task
  • 4.2 Remove and fit attachment according to manufacturer specifications and job requirements
  • 4.3 Test attachment is fit for operation
  • 4.4 Use attachment according to job requirements
  • 4.5 Clean and store removed attachments according to workplace procedures
5. Relocate the profile planer
  • 5.1 Prepare profile planer for relocation according to job requirements
  • 5.2 Move profile planer between worksites according to workplace procedures
6. Carry out profile planer operator maintenance
  • 6.1 Park profile planer, prepare for maintenance and shutdown
  • 6.2 Conduct inspection and fault finding
  • 6.3 Remove and replace defective parts
  • 6.4 Carry out regular programmed maintenance tasks
7. Clean up
  • 7.1 Clear work area and dispose of and recycle materials as required
  • 7.2 Clean, check and store profile planer, tools and equipment and conduct operator maintenance within scope of own role
  • 7.3 Carry out housekeeping to workplace requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WH054 RIICBS301D Conduct profile planer operations Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BFA8 RII30919 Certificate III in Civil Construction Qualification
BGL0 RII30920 Certificate III in Civil Construction Qualification