Isolate and Access Plant Training Course

Isolate and Access Plant

RIISAM202E

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to isolate and access plants in the resources and infrastructure industries. It 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 work outcomes.

We offer competitive pricing on all our courses and are happy to negotiate where more than one course or more than one student will be completing the course. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is not available for this course. Discuss this with our support staff prior to beginning the course. Upon completion of the course you will be provided with a Photo identification card detailing your qualifications and a certificate demonstrating a Statement of Attainment (SOA).

Foundation Skills required

This section describes those pre-requisite language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance.

Reading

Identifies and interprets information from workplace procedures, documentation, legislation and regulations

Numeracy

Uses equipment operating capacity schedule to confirm safe weight load limits

Course Outline

1. Plan and prepare for isolating and accessing plant

1.1 Obtain, interpret and confirm work requirements
1.2 Access, interpret and apply documentation required to isolate and access plant
1.3 Identify, confirm and record the work to be carried out and the plant and equipment required
1.4 Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures according to workplace procedures
1.5 Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
1.6 Determine coordination requirements with relevant personnel before commencing isolation activities
1.7 Obtain permit clearance before commencing work activity
1.8 Identify and apply written or verbal permit procedures
1.9 Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for emergency situations

2. Isolate plant

2.1 Determine coordination requirements with relevant personnel during isolation activities
2.2 Establish and maintain a safe working area according to workplace procedures
2.3 Isolate all required energy sources and immobilise all potential energy sources according to workplace procedures
2.4 Place locks and tags on isolation devices according to the permit procedure and workplace procedures
2.5 Identify and report breaches in permit procedure safety to relevant personnel

3. Complete permit-to-work form

3.1 Complete statement of isolations
3.2 Complete sign-on and sign-off requirements
3.3 Complete hand-over of the plant and equipment

4. Return plant to service

4.1 Determine coordination requirements with relevant personnel prior to commencing and during de-isolation activities
4.2 Obtain confirmation from relevant personnel that the work has been completed and the plant and equipment is ready for service
4.3 Remove locks and tags from isolation devices according to the permit procedure and workplace procedures
4.4 Restore energy sources according to workplace procedures
4.5 Identify and address or report hazardous situations to relevant personnel
4.6 Confirm the cancellation of all permits before plant is brought back into operation

More information on the legislative training requirements can be found here – Foundation Skills Companion
exerpt from – https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/RIISAM202E/unitdetails