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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

Performance Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including evidence of the ability to:

install, commission and maintain major conveyor equipment and systems on at least two occasions, including:

installing conveyor equipment

completing operator maintenance

inspecting conveyors, belts and auxiliary components

accessing, interpreting and applying technical and safety information

interpreting and applying survey information and plans

operating plant and machinery

maintaining equipment records

applying diagnostic and fault finding techniques

using hand tools

addressing environmental issues

completing start-up and shutdown activities.

During the above, the candidate must:

locate and apply relevant documentation, policies and procedures and confirm that the work activity is compliant

implement the requirements, procedures and techniques for installing, commissioning and maintaining major conveyor equipment and systems

work effectively with others to install, commission and maintain major conveyor equipment and systems in a way that meets all required outcomes

communicate clearly and concisely with others to receive and clarify work instructions and to determine coordination requirements prior to commencing and during work activities.


Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including knowledge of:

key policies, procedures and documentation required to install, commission and maintain major conveyor equipment and systems, including:

operational safety

mine operations

mine communications

conveyor equipment installation

site mechanical and technical maintenance systems

equipment maintenance and lubrication

site environmental issues and constraints

principles and techniques for identifying conveyor equipment characteristics, uses and limitations

principles and techniques for accessing and interpreting relevant geological and survey information

principles and techniques for identifying relevant hazards and emergencies

techniques for coordinating and communicating job activities with others.