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Build fabric-reinforced conveyor belts

Build fabric-reinforced conveyor belts

Unit of competency
National Code
PMBPROD239E
State Code
ODB72
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
18/02/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/05/2021
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
19/05/2021
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to build and consolidate fibre-reinforced conveyor belts for heat curing under pressure.This unit applies to an individual working alone or as part of a team.The unit principally refers to an operator being able to continuously consolidate several layers of calendered rubber strips and internal fabric reinforcement in preparation for heat-based vulcanisation. No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Check work requirements
  • 1.1 Identify requirements from job specifications
  • 1.2 Perform housekeeping tasks to prepare for work to be undertaken
  • 1.3 Perform pre-operational checks including checking for and acting on hazards
2. Start up belt building equipment
  • 2.1 Conduct pre-startup checks according to equipment specifications
  • 2.2 Start up belt building equipment according to equipment instructions
3. Operate belt building equipment to procedures
  • 3.1 Check process is operating according to equipment specifications and work requirements
  • 3.2 Ensure output meets job specifications and quality standards
  • 3.3 Ensure output is ready for next operation from production workflow requirements
  • 3.4 Monitor and maintain supply of materials to support operation of equipment
  • 3.5 Accurately complete logs and records
  • 3.6 Apply waste management strategies to collect and segregate scrap, trim and other materials according to workplace procedures
  • 3.7 Clean equipment and work area according to equipment specifications and workplace procedures
  • 3.8 Pause or stop machine cycle in normal and abnormal circumstances according to workplace procedures
4. Respond to process control variances
  • 4.1 Recognise and log process control variances and their causes
  • 4.2 Determine, prioritise and implement remedial and preventative actions based on identified issues and causes
  • 4.3 Accurately maintain records and logbooks
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAJ22 PMBPROD239 Build reinforced conveyor belts Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BGP1 PMB30121 Certificate III in Polymer Processing Qualification
BGP0 PMB20121 Certificate II in Polymer Processing Qualification