Splice fabric ply conveyor belts

Unit of competency Outline

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Unit of competency

National Code
PMBPROD377E

State Code
ODB06

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

Description

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to splice multiple-ply textile-reinforced conveyor belts (fabric ply belts). Belts may be new or existing and work may be conducted onsite, in a workshop or at an offsite repair facility. This unit applies to an experienced technician working alone or as a member of a team, or team leader and supervisor.The unit principally applies to the technician understanding and applying their theoretical and technical knowledge to the highly specialised splicing techniques for multilayer textile fibre-reinforced rubber conveyor belts.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. Plan work requirements

1.1 Identify and check requirements including direction of travel from job specifications
1.2 Identify equipment and processes required for production from job specifications
1.3 Identify key variables that may affect quality of splice
1.4 Perform pre-operational checks including checking for and controlling hazards
1.5 Design time-efficient and economical work plans that achieve quality standards while minimising downtime and materials wastage
1.6 Identify waste management strategies to collect excess, discarded or nonconforming materials to be disposed of, recycled or reprocessed according to workplace procedures

2. Prepare fabric ply splice

2.1 Isolate equipment and conveyor systems to prepare for splicing
2.2 Restrain belt or belt ends to ensure movement does not occur during splice
2.3 Mark out splice according to splice specifications
2.4 Cut belt ends to meet steps or patterns specifications
2.5 Strip and remove belt covers and carcass material according to equipment instructions
2.6 Prepare and finish belt surfaces in readiness for bonding
2.7 Cut and lay-up splice using materials according to job specifications
2.8 Place conveyor belt identification (brand) on belt according to requirements

3. Check fabric ply splice

3.1 Vulcanise fabric ply conveyor belt to meet specifications
3.2 Conduct post-vulcanisation quality checks on finished splice
3.3 Inform customer when belt is ready for use, or prepare belt for storage or delivery, according to job specifications

4. Conduct housekeeping

4.1 Clean, inspect and store tools and equipment used according to equipment instructions and workplace procedures
4.2 Clean equipment and work area according to equipment instructions and workplace procedures
4.3 Dispose of waste or recycle according to workplace procedures
4.4 Accurately complete workplace documentation

5. Anticipate and solve process control variances

5.1 Recognise existing or potential process control variances and their causes
5.2 Determine, prioritise and implement remedial and preventative actions based on identified issues and causes

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Replaces

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
BAI25	PMBPROD377	Splice fabric ply conveyor belts	Unit of competency

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