ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Plan and prepare for work

1.1. Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the repairing and splicing conveyor belting

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. Identify and obtain resources, including appropriate technical manuals and information, equipment, materials and tools required for the work

1.5. Locate, position, make safe and clean the belting in preparation for work

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

2. Carry out splicing operations

2.1. Select tools and equipment appropriate to the tasks and correctly use and apply throughout the task

2.2. Complete splicing operation or belt repairs without damage to adjacent structures or equipment

3. Return conveyor to service

3.1. Carry out inspection of conveyor and auxiliary equipment to ensure compliance with relevant technical specifications

3.2. Test and test run conveyor belting to ensure compliance with manufacturer/site procedures

3.3. Return conveyor to service

4. Complete the work sequence

4.1. Clean, service and store equipment and tools

4.2. Restore worksite

4.3. Complete records and documents

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 repair and splice conveyor belting:

apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures

access, interpret and apply technical information

apply site safety procedures

use hand and power tools

use marking out techniques

sharpen knives

operate pulling and lifting equipment

dispose of environmentally sensitive oils, fluids and materials

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 repair and splice conveyor belting:

legislative and site operation safety requirements and procedures

site operational rules and procedures

operations, characteristics, capabilities and limitations of vulcanising presses

specialised cutting tools and conveyor belt types

slinging and lifting procedures and related safety requirements

hazardous chemicals

site equipment and maintenance documentation and procedures

site inventory (parts) systems

marking out procedures

site environmental requirements and constraints related to conveyor belting

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 repairing and splicing conveyor belting

implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient repairing and splicing of conveyor belting

working with others to repair and splice conveyor belting that meets all of the required outcomes

consistent timely repair and splicing of conveyor belting 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.

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 the work environment. Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to 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 repair and splice conveyor belting

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, organisation and site requirements and procedures

manufacturer's guidelines and specifications

Australian standards

code of practice

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)

type of belt to be repaired/spliced

method of repair/splice

location of work and hazards

work environment

Equipment may include:

cutting

sanding

clamping

pulling

lifting

vulcanising equipment

lifting equipment, which may include:

mobile cranes

gantry cranes

truck mounted hoist

forklifts

general rigging equipment

Tools may include:

hand tools

air and power tools

pulling gear

Belts may include:

steel cord

PVC

fabric

composite carcass

Splices may include:

both cold and hot vulcanising

mechanical splices/clips/joints

Repairs may include:

edge repairs

lateral and longitudinal splits

inlays