ROLLER TRAINING COURSE OUTLINE
SUBJECT & LEARNING OUTCOMES
This module will provide you with the basic skills, knowledge and information to safely operate a Roller.
Participants will be able to:
- Drive and operate a Roller safely to the RIIMPO317A – Conduct Roller Operations & OR the RIIMPO205A – Conduct Roller Compactor level
- Machine and General Safety
- Road Construction Terminology
- Parts of the road
- Identify Soil Types
- Compaction and Density
- Pre-start Inspection
- Start-up and Shut-down Procedures
- Operating Procedures
- Basic Roller Positioning
- Consolidating materials
COURSE DETAILS
- Introduction and Legislation
- OHS Regulations and Act
- Safety requirements and environmental protection
- Plan & prepare operations
- Operation techniques
- Inspect & prepare work area
- Machine inspections and fault finding
- Pre-start checks
- Traffic management
- Monitoring and alarm systems
- Response to hazards and emergency situations
- Operational routine maintenance and servicing
The following conditions are not requirements for our course but do apply to most construction & mine sites:
- "HR" Class Licence
- Drug & Alcohol test (at point of interview)
- Police Clearance
Training conditions are simulated to a mining/civil work environment in which:
- Steel capped safety footwear and suitable clothing are essential
- Sunscreen is advisable
- Hardhats and vests are provided
- Course manual, notepads, etc are provided
Assessment methods are of written, theory and practical observation. Therefore if you have any literacy problems please advise ACMT Operator Training Staff at the point of Application.
Favourable assessment outcomes from this training result in a Statement of Attainment.
COURSE DURATION
- 1 day for training and assessment (No Experience Required)
- 4 hours for experienced operators, assessment only, must supply work history
CERTIFICATION
On successful completion you will be issued with a Notice of Satisfactory Assessment (SafeWork SA), Statement of Attainment and a wallet sized plastic card stating the unit achieved.
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