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RIIPEO208A - Extend, retract and maintain conveyor componentry

Description

 This unit covers the extension, retraction and maintenance of conveyor componentry in coal mining industries. It includes planning and preparing, installation and retraction of belt conveyor componentry, and carrying out conveyor maintenance

Pre Requisites

 Nil

Application

This unit is appropriate for those working in a role assisting with extension, retraction and maintenance of conveyor componentry within:

  •          Coal mining

Performance Criteria

 1. Plan and prepare    
1.1. Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the work activity
1.2. Obtain, interpret and clarify/confirm work requirements before proceeding
1.3. Access, interpret and apply geological and survey data required to complete the allocated work.
1.4. Access and apply safety information and procedures throughout the work
1.5. Obtain, transport and prepare materials and resources required for the work in accordance with the plan and relevant manufacturer or site requirements
1.6. Prepare the worksite in accordance with site requirements

2. Install and retract belt conveyor componentry    
2.1. Coordinate activities with others at the site prior to commencement of, and during, the work activity
2.2. Establish and monitor safe work environment throughout the job
2.3. Isolate and connect auxiliary componentry in accordance with the manufacturer and site procedures
2.4. Extend/retract belt conveyor componentry in accordance with manufacturer and/or site requirements and legislative regulations
2.5. Inspect conveyor for line and level and test to ensure functionality, safety and compliance with specifications
2.6. Recover conveyor equipment systematically, in accordance with site procedures and with minimal loss and damage to the recovered equipment
2.7. Recognise and respond to hazardous and emergency situations in accordance with manufacturer instructions and site procedures

3. Carry out conveyor maintenance    
3.1. Conduct inspection and fault finding in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and site requirements
3.2. Carry out routine operational servicing, lubrication and housekeeping tasks in accordance with manufacturer and site procedures
3.3. Carry out minor maintenance to manufacturer and/or site requirements and legislative requirements
3.4. Provide operator support during preparation for and conduct of major maintenance tasks, in accordance with site requirements
3.5. Maintain records in accordance with site requirements/agreements and legislation

Required Skills & Knowledge

 Required skills
  •     apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures for extending, retracting and maintaining conveyor componentry
  •     access, interpret and apply technical and safety information
  •     interpret and apply survey information and plans
  •     operate relevant plant and machinery
  •     communicate and coordinate activities with others
  •     apply diagnostic / fault finding techniques
  •     use relevant hand tools
  •     maintain equipment records
  •     comply with environmental requirements

Required knowledge
  •     operational safety requirements
  •     mine operational procedures
  •     conveyor operations and componentry
  •     relevant conveyor assembly procedures
  •     relevant geological and survey information
  •     conveyor maintenance requirements
  •     site environment requirements and constraints related to conveyor work

Range Statement

 Relevant compliance documentation may include:    
  •     legislative, organisational and site requirements and procedures
  •     manufacturer's guidelines and specifications
  •     Australian standards
  •     Employment and workplace relations legislation
  •     Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation

Work requirements may be in the form of:    
  •     shift briefings
  •     handover details
  •     work orders
  •     safe working procedures (or equivalent)
  •     nature and scope of the job
  •     hazards and work environment
  •     related work activities
  •     sequencing
  •     site access

Safety information and procedures may be contained in:    
  •     legislation and regulations
  •     relevant Australian standards
  •     management plans
  •     OHS policy
  •     code of practice
  •     manufacturer instructions
  •     safe working procedures (or equivalent)

Safe work environment includes:    
  •     isolation
  •     tagging
  •     restoration after isolation
  •     dust suppression

Conveyor componentry may include:     
  •     belt
  •     rollers
  •     structures
  •     lock-outs
  •     belt control equipment
  •     safety equipment
  •     hand tools

Operator (operational) maintenance    
  •     procedures are those established and authorised for the site

Evidence Guide

 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 worksite operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following:
  •     knowledge of the requirements, procedures and instructions for extending, retracting and maintaining conveyor componentry
  •     implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of extension, retraction and maintenance of conveyor componentry
  •     working with others to undertake and complete the extension, retraction and maintenance of conveyor componentry that meets all of the required outcomes
  •     consistent timely completion of extension, retraction and maintenance of conveyor componentry that safely, effectively and efficiently meets the required outcomes

Context of and specific resources for assessment    
  •     This unit must be assessed in the context of the work environment. Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment may occur in a simulated environment provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace performance, including task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.
  •     Evidence for assessment is best gathered using the outcomes of products and processes in the workplace.
  •     The assessment environment should not disadvantage the participant. For example, language, literacy and numeracy demands of assessment should not be greater than those required on the job.
  •     Customisation of assessment and delivery environment to sensitively accommodate cultural diversity.
  •     Aboriginal people and other people from a non English speaking background may have second language issues
  •     Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in a resources and infrastructure sector environment. Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to the site circumstances.
  •     Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities.
  •     Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required.

Method of assessment    
This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency.  The assessment strategy for this unit must verify required knowledge and skill and practical application using more than one of the following assessment methods:
  •     written and/or oral assessment of the candidate's required knowledge
  •     observed, documented and/or first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:
  •     implementation of appropriate requirement, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of required outcomes
  •     consistently achieving the required outcomes
  •     first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:
  •     working with others to undertake and complete the insert unit information

Guidance information for assessment    
Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.

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