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Operate bulk materials handling equipment

Operate bulk materials handling equipment

Unit of competency
National Code
PMC562071
State Code
BAG96
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
089901 - Purchasing, Warehousing And Distribution
Original Release Date
05/08/2016
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to operate equipment used to store and convey bulk, particulate materials. It applies to particulates, such as:cementsandaggregatefritculletasphalt (not strictly a particulate solid but included in this unit)other similar materials.This unit of competency applies to operators who are required to start up and shut down conveyors; transfer and store materials; monitor quality, quantity and location of bulk materials; perform minor maintenance on equipment; and identify and take action on problems. This unit of competency applies to an individual working alone or as part of a team or group and working 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 Operate conveyors
  • 1.1 Recognise the type and number of conveyors
  • 1.2 Identify hazards and implement hazard controls according to procedures
  • 1.3 Start up and shut down the conveyor in a manner appropriate to the conveyor type and duty
  • 1.4 Complete routine checks, logs and paperwork, taking action on unexpected observations, readings and trends
  • 1.5 Convey correct material from and to the correct location as required
2 Manage bulk material storages
  • 2.1 Recognise type of storage facility
  • 2.2 Monitor quality, quantity and location of bulk materials stored
  • 2.3 Transfer stock into, out of and between storage, as required
  • 2.4 Supply internal and external customers with correct quality and quantity in a timely manner
  • 2.5 Make effective use of storage capacity available taking account of safety issues
3 Rectify problems
  • 3.1 Identify the range of faults that can occur during the operation
  • 3.2 Determine and rectify fault causes in accordance with established enterprise procedures
  • 3.3 Identify and rectify equipment failure causes in accordance with established enterprise procedures
  • 3.4 Make sure appropriate records and log books of equipment operations are maintained to meet enterprise requirements
  • 3.5 Identify non-routine problems and report according to procedure
4 Carry out maintenance procedures
  • 4.1 Recognise a maintenance need according to procedure
  • 4.2 Isolate materials handling equipment and prepare for maintenance/vessel entry as required
  • 4.3 Complete minor maintenance according to procedures
  • 4.4 Receive plant back from maintenance and check for safe operation
  • 4.5 Prepare plant for the introduction of materials and for operation
5 Control hazards
  • 5.1 Identify hazards in the material handling work area
  • 5.2 Assess the risks arising from those hazards
  • 5.3 Implement measures to control those risks in line with procedures
  • 5.4 Shut down in an emergency as required
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WA988 PMC562071C Operate bulk materials handling equipment Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OAF59 MSMPMC325 Operate bulk materials handling equipment Unit of competency