Operate small plant and equipment – RIISAM204E
This course gives you the skills and knowledge required to operate small plant and equipment in the resources and infrastructure industries. You will learn how to plan and prepare for work, select and use the correct small plant and equipment for the job, and cleaning up post operations.
Course Overview
RIISAM204E – Operate small plant and equipment
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to operate small plant and equipment in the resources and infrastructure industries.
The unit applies to those working in operational roles. They generally work under supervision to undertake a prescribed range of functions involving known routines and procedures and take responsibility for the quality of own work outcomes.
Generally, two-three pieces of small plant and equipment will be used in training. Training is customised to include specific items of small plant and equipment used in your workplace.
The course covers:
- Key policies, procedures and documentation required to operate small plant and equipment
- Small plant and equipment types, characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations
- Material types, characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations
- Conducting pre-operational checks
- Identifying and managing site hazards
- Identifying and using correct operating techniques to achieve optimum output while maintaining specified tolerances
- Correctly storing equipment
- Completing operator maintenance
- Clearing the work area.
The nationally recognised qualification RIISAM204E Operate small plant and equipment, is delivered under a third-party agreement by V.E.T. Centre (QLD) on behalf of All States Training RTO #32577.
All States Training RTO #32577 is the Registered Training Organisation that issues certification upon successful completion of the accredited course.
Course Outcomes
It is expected that participants should acquire knowledge, skill and understanding of the following areas:
- Prepare for operating small plant and equipment
- Conduct pre-operational checks
- Use small plant and equipment
- Carry out operator maintenance
- Conduct housekeeping activities
Course Duration
This course takes 1 day of face-to-face classroom and practical training/ assessment.
Why do this course?
Operating small plant and machinery is a potentially hazardous activity if not done correctly.
If you are using small plant and machinery at work, you need to be able to demonstrate that you have been properly trained and formally assessed.
This course is necessary for anyone who operates small plant and machinery as part of their work routines.
What to bring on the day
Each person will need to bring the following to each day of the course:
- Steel cap work boots
- Long sleeve shirt
- Long pants
- Sun protection
- Water bottle
- Lunch
