RIIMPO304E Conduct wheel loader
operations
Release, 1
RIIMPO304E Conduct wheel loader operations Date this document was generated: 2 March 2025
RIIMPO304E Conduct wheel loader operations
Modification History
Release Comments
Release 1 This version first released with RII Resources and Infrastructure
Industry Training Package Version 3.0.
Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to operate and shift loads using wheel
loader operations.
This unit applies to those working in site-based roles
Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements that apply to this unit can
vary between states, territories, and Industry sectors, and must be sourced from state
jurisdictions prior to applying this unit.
Unit Sector
Coal mining
Extractive
Metalliferous mining
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Elements describe the Performance criteria describe the performance needed to
essential outcomes. demonstrate achievement of the element.
1. Plan and prepare for 1.1 Access, interpret and apply wheel loader operations
wheel loader documentation
operations 1.2 Obtain, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
1.3 Identify hazards and environmental issues, assess the risks and
implement control measures in line with workplace policies
1.4 Select and wear personal protective equipment required for work
activities
1.5 Access, interpret and apply geological and survey data required to
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ELEMENT PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Elements describe the Performance criteria describe the performance needed to
essential outcomes. demonstrate achievement of the element.
complete the work activity
1.6 Inspect and prepare work area in coordination with others in line
with workplace procedures
1.7 Select required loader equipment and confirm suitability for work
activities
1.8 Obtain and interpret emergency procedures for loaders, and be
prepared for fires, accidents and emergencies
1.9 Coordinate and communicate planned activities with others at the
site prior to commencement of work activity
2. Operate the wheel 2.1 Carry out prestart and start-up checks in line with workplace
loader in line with procedures
established 2.2 Identify faults or defects and rectify or report within scope of own
requirements to responsibility and according to workplace procedures
complete work activity
2.3 Drive and operate loader using techniques suited to equipment
capabilities, site and work conditions, and according to workplace
environments
2.4 Monitor and manage equipment performance using indicators and
alarms in line with manufacturers’ specifications
2.5 Monitor hazards and risks during operations, and ensure safety of
self, other personnel, plant and equipment
2.6 Park up, shut down, secure and carry out post operational
inspection of equipment in line with workplace procedures
3. Conduct 3.1 Clear work area and dispose or recycle materials according to
housekeeping workplace procedures
activities 3.2 Manage and/or report hazards, and maintain a safe working
environment
3.3 Complete and file or distribute documentation in a manner that
complies with workplace practices
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Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are
essential to performance.
Skill Description
Reading Identifies and interprets information from workplace procedures,
documentation, legislation and regulations
Numeracy Uses equipment operating capacity schedule to confirm safe weight load
limits
Unit Mapping Information
Code and title Code and title previous Comments Equivalence status
current version version
RIIMPO304E RIIMPO304D Minor updates to Equivalent unit
Conduct wheel Conduct wheel loader reflect changes to
loader operations operations (Release 5) operator maintenance
(Release 1) activities
Links
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Assessment Requirements for RIIMPO304E Conduct wheel
loader operations
Modification History
Release Comments
Release 1 This version first released with RII Resources and Infrastructure
Industry Training Package Version 3.0.
Performance Evidence
The candidate must demonstrate the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements and
performance criteria of this unit.
The candidate must demonstrate completion of wheel loader operations that safely, effectively
and efficiently follows workplace procedures to carry out work activity on at least two
occasions, and include:
conducting prestart checks prior to commencing operations and shutdown procedures on
completion of operations
driving and operating the wheel loader for operations and adjusting techniques to suit site
conditions
shifting loads, carries the load as close to the ground as possible and deposits load to the
correct location
parking and securing the equipment
In the course of the above work the candidate must also:
locate and apply relevant documentation, policies and procedures
select and wear personal protective equipment required for work activities
carry out vehicle refuelling requirements and procedures where applicable
apply safe work practices, identifying and reporting all potential hazards, risks and
environmental issues
apply problem solving and troubleshooting techniques
conduct loading and unloading
manage changes in the loads centre of gravity during transportation
select and use the required tools and equipment according to original equipment
manufacturer manual
monitor and manage equipment performance using indicators and alarms
identify common equipment faults
inspect and prepare work area
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use a range of communication techniques and equipment essential to the safe completion
of work activity, including hand, audible and other signals
meet written and verbal reporting requirements and procedures associated with equipment
operations
Knowledge Evidence
The candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge to complete the tasks outlined in the
elements and performance criteria of this unit. This includes:
Key policies and procedures, legislation and established requirements for wheel loader
operation without attachments, including those relating to:
work health and safety, including signs of operator fatigue and how it should be managed
identifying
operational, maintenance and basic diagnostics
housekeeping activities
personal protective equipment
maintenance and basic diagnostics
fire, accident and emergency
Key factors affecting work activities described in performance evidence above, including:
equipment processes, technical capability and limitations
geological and technical data
loading techniques
plans, reports, maps, specifications
Assessment Conditions
Mandatory conditions for assessment of this unit are stipulated below. The assessment must:
include access to:
wheel loader
materials to be shifted
personal protective equipment
be conducted in a safe environment; and,
be assessed in context of this sector’s work environment; and,
be assessed in compliance with relevant legislation/regulation and using policies,
procedures, processes and operational manuals directly related to the industry sector for
which it is being assessed; and,
confirm consistent performance can be applied in a range of relevant workplace
circumstances
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Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment may occur in
a simulated work environment* provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all
aspects of this sector’s workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task
management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.
Assessor requirements
Assessors must be able to clearly demonstrate current and relevant industry knowledge and
experience to satisfy the mandatory competency standards as set out in the Standards for
Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015/AQTF mandatory requirements for assessors
current at the time of assessment and any relevant licensing and certification requirements.
This includes:
vocational competencies at least to the level being delivered and assessed
current industry skills directly relevant to the training and assessment being provided
current knowledge and skills in vocational training and learning that informs their training
and assessment
formal relevant qualifications in training and assessment
having knowledge of and/or experience using the latest techniques and processes
possessing a high level of RII training product knowledge
having an understanding and knowledge of legislations and regulations relevant to the
industry and to employment and workplaces
demonstrating the performance evidence, and knowledge evidence as outlined in this Unit
of Competency, and
the minimum years of current** work experience after competency has been obtained as
specified below in an industry sector relevant to the outcomes of the unit.
It is also acceptable for the appropriately qualified assessor to work with an industry expert to
conduct assessment together and for the industry expert to be involved in the assessment
judgement. The industry expert must hold the relevant vocational competencies and have
current industry skills directly relevant to the training and assessment being provided and
must work alongside a trainer and/or assessor to conduct the assessment. This means the
industry subject matter expert should hold the unit being assessed (or an equivalent unit), and
must also demonstrate skills and knowledge from the minimum years of current work
experience after competency has been obtained as specified below, including time spent in
roles related to the unit being assessed:
Required assessor or industry
AQF indicator
Industry sector subject matter expert
level***
experience
Drilling, Metalliferous Mining, Coal 1 1 Year
Mining, Extractive (Quarrying) and Civil
Infrastructure 2 2 Years
Drilling, Coal Mining, Extractive
(Quarrying), Metalliferous Mining and 3-6 3 Years
Civil Infrastructure
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Where this unit is being assessed outside of the
resources and infrastructure sectors assessor
and/or industry subject matter expert
experience should be in-line with industry
Other sectors
standards for the sector in which it is being
assessed and where no industry standard is
specified should comply with any relevant
regulation.
*Guidance on simulated environments has been stipulated in the RII implementation guide
located on VETNet.
**Assessors can demonstrate current work experience through employment within industry in
a role relevant to the outcomes of the unit; or, for external assessors this can be demonstrated
through exposure to industry by conducting a minimum number of site assessments as
determined by the relevant industry sector, across various locations.
*** While a Unit of Competency does not have an AQF level, where a unit is being delivered
outside of a qualification the first numeric character in the unit code should be considered as
the AQF indicator level for assessment purposes.
Links
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