RIIMPO317F – Conduct Roller Operations

This practical training program is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills required to safely and efficiently operate rollers in civil construction, roadworks, mining and earthmoving environments. The course focuses on correct compaction techniques, safe operating practices, and machine care to achieve quality compaction outcomes while reducing equipment damage, unnecessary wear and workplace risks.

Aligned with the requirements of the nationally recognised unit RIIMPO317F – Conduct Roller Operations, participants will develop competency in machine inspections, safe operating procedures, compaction techniques, hazard identification, routine maintenance, and Work Health and Safety (WHS) requirements.

Course Content

Participants will receive training in:

• Work Health and Safety (WHS) requirements
• Roller terminology and machine familiarisation
• Operator responsibilities
• Machine components and control functions
• Pre-start inspections and routine maintenance
• Start-up and shut-down procedures
• Safe operating techniques
• Compaction principles and techniques
• Understanding soil, gravel and asphalt compaction requirements
• Static and vibratory operation modes
• Drum operation and control functions
• Overlapping passes and achieving required compaction results
• Operating on slopes and varying ground conditions
• Safe interaction with other mobile plant and personnel
• Hazard identification and risk management
• Parking, shutdown and isolation procedures

Training includes both theoretical knowledge and practical hands-on operation, with assessment conducted in accordance with industry standards.

Course Duration 

3-Day Course 

• Suitable for those with no experience

1-Day Experienced Operator Assessment & Training (1:1)

• Suitable for experienced operators who can demonstrate existing machine operating skills.

Nationally Recognised Unit

Successful participants will be assessed against the following unit of competency:

• RIIMPO317F – Conduct Roller Operations

Once the student is deemed competent, they will be issued with a Statement of Attainment from Central Safety Training & Assessing Services Pty ltd t/a All States Training RTO 32577.

Student tuition fees are indicative only and may vary depending on individual enrolment requirements, location, equipment availability, and client-specific delivery arrangements.