Elements and Performance Criteria

RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
Work may be conducted:
in a range of work environments
by day or night
Customers may be:
internal or external
Workplaces may comprise:
large, medium or small worksites
Work may be conducted in:
limited or restricted spaces
exposed conditions
controlled or open environments
Purposes of conveyor checks/inspections are:
to ensure that the conveyor and its safety devices and warning systems are operational, are in accordance with specifications, and are free from faults that may prejudice safety or limit operational capability
Conveyor may be enclosed or exposed, above or underground. Conveyor belt construction and materials may vary. Types of conveyors may include:
buckets
rollers
air slides
drag chains
gravity systems
Aspects of conveyor equipment covered by workplace inspection specifications and procedures may include but is not limited to:
belt surface and edges
frame
idlers
motive power source
tensions
tracking
speed
guides
Checks may include but are not limited to:
visual checks in accordance with manufacturers instructions
monitoring of operational performance
service checks in accordance with manufacturers instructions
tests and checks of safety devices and warning indicators in accordance with workplace and regulatory requirements
checks on adjustments against specifications
checks of readings on gauges and monitors against specifications
Records/results of checks may include:
details of out-of-performance indications
details of faulty equipment or specific components
details of action taken
results of checks/tests
details of repair and maintenance work to be undertaken
Requirements for work may include:
site restrictions and procedures
use of safety and personal protective equipment
communications equipment
specialised lifting and/or handling equipment
incident breakdown procedures
additional gear and equipment
noise restrictions
hours of operations
authorities and permits
Hazards in the work area may include exposure to:
chemicals and fumes
dangerous or hazardous substances
stationary and moving machinery, goods, materials and vehicular traffic
contamination of, or from, materials being handled
a fire or explosion
service lines
spills, leakages and ruptures
dust/vapours
faulty equipment/tools
Consultative processes may involve:
workplace personnel
supervisors and managers
equipment manufacturers
site visitors
contractors
official representatives
Dependent of the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:
company procedures
enterprise procedures
organisational procedures
established procedures
Personal protective equipment may include:
gloves
safety headwear and footwear
safety glasses
two-way radios
respirators and fume masks
protective clothing
high visibility clothing
Communication in the work area may include:
phone
fax
email
internet
RF communications
barcode readers
oral, aural or signed communications
Information/documents may include:
workplace procedures and policies for the checking and assessment of the equipment concerned
manufacturers specifications for equipment/tools
equipment identification labels, barcodes and serial numbers
supplier and/or client instructions
relevant OH&S requirements and policies
relevant Australian standards and certification requirements
material safety data sheets where applicable
codes of practice including the National Standards for Manual Handling and the Industry Safety Code
relevant legislation, regulations and related documentation including the ADG Code
award, enterprise bargaining agreement and other industrial arrangements
quality assurance procedures
emergency procedures
Applicable regulations and legislation may include:
relevant codes and regulations pertaining to the checking and operation of the conveyor system concerned including the ADG Code where applicable
relevant state/territory OH&S legislation
relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation
relevant Australian standards and certification requirements
licence, patent or copyright arrangements
water and road use and licence arrangements
export/import/quarantine/bond requirements
workplace relations regulations including equal opportunity, equal employment opportunity and affirmative action legislation
workers compensation regulations

EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required knowledge and skills, the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this Training Package.
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 and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of applying:
the underpinning knowledge and skills
relevant legislation and workplace procedures
other relevant aspects of the range statement
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts
Resources for assessment include:
a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or
access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace
In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:
relevant and appropriate materials and equipment, and
applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals
Method of assessment
Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation
As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests
Practical assessment must occur:
through activities in an appropriately simulated environment at the registered training organisation, and/or
in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace