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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Plan and prepare for installation, commissioning and maintenance of major conveyor equipment
  2. Install conveyor equipment
  3. Commission conveyor systems
  4. Carry out operator maintenance
  5. Plan and prepare for installation, commissioning and maintenance of major conveyor equipment
  6. Install conveyor equipment
  7. Commission conveyor systems
  8. Carry out operator maintenance

Performance Evidence

Evidence is required to be collected that demonstrates a candidate’s competency in this unit. Evidence must be relevant to the roles within this sector’s work operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria of this unit and include evidence that the candidate:

locates and applies applicable legislation, documentation, policies and procedures

implements the requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient installation, commissioning and maintenance of major conveyor equipment and systems, including:

accessing, interpreting and applying technical and safety information

interpreting and applying survey information and plans

operating plant and machinery

maintaining equipment records

applying diagnostic/fault finding techniques

using hand tools

addressing environmental issues

works effectively with others to install, commission and maintain major conveyor equipment and systems that meets all of the required outcomes, including:

complying with written and verbal reporting requirements and procedures

communicating clearly and concisely with others to receive and clarify work instructions

communicating clearly and concisely with others to coordinate work activities

demonstrates completion of the installation, commissioning and maintenance of major conveyor equipment and systems that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:

installing conveyor equipment

completing operator maintenance

inspecting conveyors, belts and auxiliary components

completing start-up and shutdown activities


Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge in installing, commissioning and maintaining major conveyor equipment and systems through:

accessing, interpreting and applying organization and site requirements and procedures for:

operational safety

mine operations

mine communications

conveyor equipment installation

site mechanical/technical maintenance systems

equipment maintenance/lubrication

site environmental issues and constraints

identifying conveyor equipment characteristics, uses and limitations

accessing and interpreting relevant geological and survey information