Unit of competency
Modification History
Release 1. Unit code changed. Application changed. Elements and Performance Criteria changed. Range of Conditions removed. Assessment Requirements changed. Supersedes and is equivalent to PMBPROD376 Splice steel cord conveyor belts.
Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to splice steel cord conveyor belts onsite, in a workshop or at an offsite repair facility.
This unit applies to experienced technician working alone or as part of a team.
The unit principally refers to the splicing of steel cord heavy conveyor belts in the production factory, or in-service, as a highly skilled application that may be subjected to quality audit and process quality control by other suitably qualified technicians.
No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.
Pre-requisite Unit
Nil.
Competency Field
Production – Conveyor Belts
Elements and Performance Criteria
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Elements Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance Criteria Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
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1. Plan work requirements |
1.1 Identify and check requirements including direction of travel from job specifications 1.2 Identify equipment and processes required for production from job specifications 1.3 Identify key variables that may affect quality of the splice 1.4 Design time-efficient and economical work plans that achieve quality standards while minimising downtime and materials wastage 1.5 Perform pre-operational checks including checking for and controlling hazards 1.6 Identify waste management strategies to collect excess, discarded or nonconforming materials to be disposed of, recycled or reprocessed according to workplace procedures |
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2. Prepare steel cord splice |
2.1 Isolate equipment and conveyor systems to prepare for splicing 2.2 Restrain belt or belt ends to ensure movement does not occur during splice 2.3 Mark out splice according to specifications 2.4 Cut belt ends to meet measurements and angles specifications 2.5 Strip and remove belt covers and carcass material according to equipment instructions 2.6 Cut out damaged cords according to job requirements 2.7 Prepare and finish surfaces in readiness for bonding 2.8 Place conveyor belt identification (brand) on belt according to requirements |
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3. Check steel cord splice |
3.1 Vulcanise steel cord conveyor belt to meet specifications 3.2 Conduct post-vulcanisation quality checks on finished splice 3.3 Prepare for storage as required by job specifications and workplace procedures |
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4. Conduct housekeeping |
4.1 Clean, inspect and store tools and equipment used according to equipment instructions and workplace procedures 4.2 Clean equipment and work area according to equipment instructions and workplace procedures 4.3 Dispose of waste or recycle according to workplace procedures 4.4 Accurately complete workplace documentation |
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5. Anticipate and solve process control variances |
5.1 Recognise existing or potential process control variances and their causes 5.2 Determine, prioritise and implement remedial and preventative actions based on identified issues and causes |
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance.
- Numeracy skills to interpret specifications and measure dimensions and angles for cutting of belt ends.
- Reading skills to interpret job and equipment specifications and workplace procedures.
- Writing and oral communication skills to record and report on splicing operation and process control variances.
Other foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency
Unit Mapping Information
Supersedes and is equivalent to PMBPROD376 Splice steel cord conveyor belts.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet – - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=932aacef-7947-4c80-acc6-593719fe4090
