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Produce reinforced conveyor belts

Produce reinforced conveyor belts

Unit of competency
National Code
PMBPROD339
State Code
BAI49
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
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
05/08/2016
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to operate and adjust conveyor belt press line to produce reinforced conveyor belts.This unit of competency applies to experienced operators who are required to start up and shut down conveyor belt line, monitor equipment operation, maintain continuity of process, make adjustments to 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 experienced 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 own work requirements
  • 1.1 Identify equipment to be used for production and upstream and downstream operations from production plan or request
  • 1.2 Identify and check materials required
  • 1.3 Implement measures to control identified hazards in line with procedures and duty of care
  • 1.4 Identify requirements for materials, quality, production and equipment checks
2 Start up belt press line to procedures
  • 2.1 Identify process settings required for product
  • 2.2 Set process to required settings
  • 2.3 Check materials are correct
  • 2.4 Take appropriate action for non-conforming materials
  • 2.5 Set up date, batch and materials markings to specifications, as required
  • 2.6 Complete pre-start checks
  • 2.7 Start up process as required
3 Operate and make adjustments to the belt press line to procedures
  • 3.1 Operate belt line, noting key variables
  • 3.2 Monitor control panel for production and process data
  • 3.3 Inspect product as required and identify product out-of-specification
  • 3.4 Monitor product/process quality
  • 3.5 Make adjustments to remedy faults and non-conformity as required
  • 3.6 Maintain continuity of process
  • 3.7 Prepare press line for next cycle
  • 3.8 Adjust process to minimise scrap and trim
  • 3.9 Clean, adjust and lubricate equipment as required
4 Shut down machine to procedures
  • 4.1 Determine type of shutdown
  • 4.2 Clean as required
  • 4.3 Leave machine in appropriate condition and with appropriate locks, tags or notices
  • 4.4 Complete relevant documentation
  • 4.5 Ensure area is clean and clear after the shutdown, in readiness for the next start-up
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
W7648 PMBPROD339A Produce reinforced conveyor belts Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODB18 PMBPROD339E Produce steel cord-reinforced conveyor belts Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BCT3 PMB30116 Certificate III in Polymer Processing Qualification
BCU0 PMB40116 Certificate IV in Polymer Technology Qualification