ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Plan and prepare

1.1. Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the work activity

1.2. Obtain, interpret and clarify/confirm work requirements before proceeding

1.3. Access, interpret and apply geological and survey data required to complete the allocated work.

1.4. Access and apply safety information and procedures throughout the work

1.5. Obtain, transport and prepare materials and resources required for the work in accordance with the plan and relevant manufacturer or site requirements

1.6. Prepare the worksite in accordance with site requirements

2. Install and retract belt conveyor componentry

2.1. Coordinate activities with others at the site prior to commencement of, and during, the work activity

2.2. Establish and monitor safe work environment throughout the job

2.3. Isolate and connect auxiliary componentry in accordance with the manufacturer and site procedures

2.4. Extend/retract belt conveyor componentry in accordance with manufacturer and/or site requirements and legislative regulations

2.5. Inspect conveyor for line and level and test to ensure functionality, safety and compliance with specifications

2.6. Recover conveyor equipment systematically, in accordance with site procedures and with minimal loss and damage to the recovered equipment

2.7. Recognise and respond to hazardous and emergency situations in accordance with manufacturer instructions and site procedures

3. Carry out conveyor maintenance

3.1. Conduct inspection and fault finding in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and site requirements

3.2. Carry out routine operational servicing, lubrication and housekeeping tasks in accordance with manufacturer and site procedures

3.3. Carry out minor maintenance to manufacturer and/or site requirements and legislative requirements

3.4. Provide operator support during preparation for and conduct of major maintenance tasks, in accordance with site requirements

3.5. Maintain records in accordance with site requirements/agreements and legislation

Required skills

Specific skills are required to achieve the performance criteria in this unit, particularly for the application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be applied. This includes the ability to carry out the following as required to extend, retract and maintain conveyor componentry:

apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures for extending, retracting and maintaining conveyor componentry

access, interpret and apply technical and safety information

interpret and apply survey information and plans

operate relevant plant and machinery

communicate and coordinate activities with others

apply diagnostic / fault finding techniques

use relevant hand tools

maintain equipment records

comply with environmental requirements

Required knowledge

Specific knowledge is required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit, particularly its application in a variety of circumstances in which the unit may be used. This includes knowledge of the following, as required to extend, retract and maintain conveyor componentry:

operational safety requirements

mine operational procedures

conveyor operations and componentry

relevant conveyor assembly procedures

relevant geological and survey information

conveyor maintenance requirements

site environment requirements and constraints related to conveyor work

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to worksite operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following:

knowledge of the requirements, procedures and instructions for extending, retracting and maintaining conveyor componentry

implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of extension, retraction and maintenance of conveyor componentry

working with others to undertake and complete the extension, retraction and maintenance of conveyor componentry that meets all of the required outcomes

consistent timely completion of extension, retraction and maintenance of conveyor componentry that safely, effectively and efficiently meets the required outcomes

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit must be assessed in the context of the work environment. Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment may occur in a simulated environment provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace performance, including task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.

Evidence for assessment is best gathered using the outcomes of products and processes in the workplace.

The assessment environment should not disadvantage the participant. For example, language, literacy and numeracy demands of assessment should not be greater than those required on the job.

Customisation of assessment and delivery environment to sensitively accommodate cultural diversity.

Aboriginal people and other people from a non English speaking background may have second language issues

Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in a resources and infrastructure sector environment. Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to the site circumstances.

Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities.

Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required.

Method of assessment

This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency. The assessment strategy for this unit must verify required knowledge and skill and practical application using more than one of the following assessment methods:

written and/or oral assessment of the candidate's required knowledge

observed, documented and/or first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:

implementation of appropriate requirement, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of required outcomes

consistently achieving the required outcomes

first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:

working with others to undertake and complete the insert unit information

Guidance information for assessment

Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Relevant compliance documentation may include:

legislative, organisational and site requirements and procedures

manufacturer's guidelines and specifications

Australian standards

Employment and workplace relations legislation

Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation

Work requirements may be in the form of:

shift briefings

handover details

work orders

safe working procedures (or equivalent)

nature and scope of the job

hazards and work environment

related work activities

sequencing

site access

Safety information and procedures may be contained in:

legislation and regulations

relevant Australian standards

management plans

OHS policy

code of practice

manufacturer instructions

safe working procedures (or equivalent)

Safe work environment includes:

isolation

tagging

restoration after isolation

dust suppression

Conveyor componentry may include:

belt

rollers

structures

lock-outs

belt control equipment

safety equipment

hand tools

Operator (operational) maintenance

procedures are those established and authorised for the site