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Operate portable vulcanising equipment

Operate portable vulcanising equipment

Unit of competency
National Code
PMBPROD265E
State Code
ODA58
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
20
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to operate portable vulcanising equipment to join conveyor belts.This unit applies to an individual working alone or as part of a team.The unit principally refers to portable vulcanising equipment that can range in size to suit belts from 600 mm to 3200 mm width, and belts that can be solid synthetic rubber, fabric or steel cord-reinforced; however, the underlying vulcanising principle is common to all types.No licensing or certification requirements apply to this unit of competency 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 Obtain specifications relevant to the material being vulcanised
  • 1.3 Identify time, pressure and temperature requirements from job specifications
  • 1.4 Plan task sequences to meet job requirements
  • 1.5 Identify waste management strategies and maintenance requirements according to workplace procedures
2. Conduct pre-production tasks
  • 2.1 Identify and perform housekeeping tasks in preparation for work to be undertaken
  • 2.2 Check materials and equipment for quality, access and condition in readiness for work to be undertaken
  • 2.3 Check vulcaniser and attachments are fit for purpose against equipment specifications
  • 2.4 Perform pre-operational checks including checking for and acting on hazards
  • 2.5 Identify and check safety restraints, emergency stops, gauges, guards and controls against equipment specifications
  • 2.6 Record job specifications on quality documentation
  • 2.7 Set up vulcanising press according to equipment specifications
  • 2.8 Set equipment control parameters according to equipment specifications and job requirements
  • 2.9 Obtain clearances for vulcanising to commence from relevant personnel
3. Operate vulcanising processes
  • 3.1 Start and operate unit to commence vulcanizing according to equipment instructions
  • 3.2 Log readings according to work requirements
  • 3.3 Check process is operating according to equipment specifications and work requirements
  • 3.4 Pause or stop equipment in normal and abnormal circumstances according to workplace procedures
  • 3.5 Shut down unit when cycle is completed according to equipment shutdown procedures
  • 3.6 Disassemble equipment following equipment instructions
  • 3.7 Conduct checks to ensure output meets job specifications
  • 3.8 Complete vulcanizing process report
  • 3.9 Report vulcanizing process outcomes to relevant personnel and take remedial action as required
  • 3.10 Clean, lubricate and adjust equipment according to equipment specifications
4. Respond to vulcaniser process control variances
  • 4.1 Identify faults and their causes.
  • 4.2 Formulate recommendations for remediation based on identified faults and causes
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State Code National Code Title Type
BAJ04 PMBPROD265 Operate portable vulcanising equipment Unit of competency