Overview
RIIMPO205E Operate roller/compactor covers the skills and knowledge required to safely plan, prepare for and operate a roller and compactor in the resources and infrastructure industries. The unit includes pre-operational checks, compaction operations across soil, gravel and asphalt surfaces, machine relocation, operator maintenance and post-operational housekeeping and shutdown procedures across mining, civil construction and heavy industry environments.
This unit is drawn from the RII Resources and Infrastructure Industry Training Package and is delivered via blended learning, combining online pre-course theory with one day of face-to-face practical training and assessment at Forky Stick’s Rockhampton facility.
On successful completion, participants receive a Statement of Attainment for RIIMPO205E Operate roller/compactor from Forky Stick Training and Safety Consultants (RTO #45802).
This course does not result in a High Risk Work Licence. Licensing and site-specific entry requirements vary by employer, site and state, confirm requirements with your workplace before enrolling.
Who This Course Is For
- Plant operators in mining, civil construction and heavy industry required to operate a roller or compactor as part of their role
- Workers needing a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment for site entry or compliance purposes
- Operators looking to extend their plant ticket to include roller and compactor operations
- Site supervisors and project personnel overseeing compaction and road construction activities
- New entrants to the resource and construction sectors seeking operational plant skills
What You’ll Learn
- Plan and prepare for roller and compactor operations in line with site requirements and safety procedures
- Conduct pre-operational checks to confirm equipment safety and functionality
- Operate the roller and compactor to safely compact soil, gravel and asphalt surfaces
- Apply techniques for effective compaction across varied terrain and material types
- Relocate the machine safely within the worksite
- Perform routine operator maintenance to maintain equipment reliability
- Identify and manage hazards and risks associated with roller and compactor operations
- Complete post-operational housekeeping and all required documentation
Units of Competency
This course delivers 1 nationally recognised unit of competency:
- RIIMPO205E Operate roller/compactor
Delivery and requirements
- Unit
- RIIMPO205E Operate roller/compactor
- Class size
- Maximum of 6 students per practical class
- Delivery
- Blended: online learning with face-to-face training and assessment
- Duration
- 1 day
- Face-to-face
- 1 day of face-to-face training and assessment
- Time to complete
- Up to 12 months from commencement
- Prerequisites
- No formal prerequisites. Participants should have a basic understanding of workplace safety and be physically capable of completing practical plant operation tasks.
- Assessment
- Competency is assessed through practical demonstration and theoretical questioning. Assessment covers pre-operational checks, compaction operations, machine relocation, hazard identification and risk control, and completion of operational documentation. All tasks must be completed to a competent standard.
- Fee
- $800. Reassessment, extension and refund terms are set out in our Fee Administration and Refund Policy (PDF, opens in a new tab).
- Outcome
- Statement of Attainment for RIIMPO205E Operate roller/compactor.
- Support and entry needs
- All learners complete a language, literacy, numeracy and digital (LLND) assessment before enrolment. If you need learning, language, literacy, digital or other support, contact us before you book on 07 4922 1060. See our Access and Equity Policy (Word document). Three forms of identification are required at enrolment. Gloves, safety glasses, hard hat, high visibility vest, drinking water, sunscreen and ear plugs are provided by Forky Stick Training. Students must provide their own steel-capped safety boots.