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Repair conveyor belt carcass

Repair conveyor belt carcass

Unit of competency
National Code
PMBPROD368
State Code
BAI32
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
22/06/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/08/2016
Field of Education
030701 - Mechanical Engineering
Original Release Date
05/08/2016
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to repair conveyor belt carcasses. It applies to all types of industrial conveyor belts (e.g. steel cord, fabric reinforced ply belts and solid woven belts). This unit of competency applies to experienced operators who are required to plan and sequence the repair job, prepare the belt carcass, make and inspect the repair, remedy faults and non-conformity and solve problems within area of responsibility. This unit of competency applies to an experienced operator demonstrating theoretical and technical knowledge and well developed skills in situations that require some discretion and judgement. The operator may work alone or as a member of a team or group and will work in liaison with other shift team members, team leader and supervisor, as appropriate.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Plan belt carcass repairs
  • 1.1 Review belt specifications and work order documentation
  • 1.2 Identify hazards and risk controls
  • 1.3 Identify belt faults, consider reparability and decide on appropriate repair method
  • 1.4 Plan work, including sequences, times and process stages
  • 1.5 Plan to minimise downtime, economically use materials and meet repair quality specifications
  • 1.6 Assemble equipment, tools and materials required, checking them for condition, quality and compliance tags
2 Conduct belt carcass repairs
  • 2.1 Select a well-ventilated work area for the repair and remove any contaminants
  • 2.2 Isolate equipment and tag according to procedures (if applicable)
  • 2.3 Strip and remove damaged material
  • 2.4 Cut belt carcass to the appropriate shape and angles and buff edges
  • 2.5 Prepare damaged area and cut repair materials to size as required
  • 2.6 Prepare and finish surfaces to be bonded according to procedures
  • 2.7 Apply bonding materials and conduct repair according to procedures
  • 2.8 Vulcanise belt repair (where required)
3 Check belt repair
  • 3.1 Check repairs meet quality specifications
  • 3.2 Further repair areas which do not meet quality specifications or tag for further treatment
  • 3.3 Inform customer when belt is ready for use, or prepare belt for storage or delivery
4 Clean work area
  • 4.1 Clean, inspect and store tools and equipment used
  • 4.2 Tag unserviceable tools and equipment, identify faults and inform relevant personnel
  • 4.3 Clean work area and return to approved condition
  • 4.4 Dispose of waste or recycle according to procedures
  • 4.5 Complete appropriate workplace documentation
5 Anticipate and solve problems
  • 5.1 Recognise a problem or a potential problem
  • 5.2 Determine problems needing priority action
  • 5.3 Refer problems outside area of responsibility to appropriate person, with possible causes
  • 5.4 Seek information and assistance as required to solve problems
  • 5.5 Solve problems within area of responsibility
  • 5.6 Follow through items initiated until final resolution has occurred
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W7662 PMBPROD368B Repair conveyor belt carcass Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODA48 PMBPROD368E Repair conveyor belt carcasses Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
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