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Remove and replace conveyor belts

Remove and replace conveyor belts

Unit of competency
National Code
PMBPROD367E
State Code
ODB40
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
030701 - Mechanical Engineering
Original Release Date
19/05/2021
Nominal Hours
10
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to remove and replace conveyor belts. It applies to all types of industrial conveyor.This unit applies to an experienced technician working alone or as part of a team.The unit principally refers to skills and knowledge that can be adapted to suit specialised work sites and working conditions.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 for conveyor belt replacement
  • 1.1 Review belt specifications and work order documentation to plan for replacement
  • 1.2 Perform pre-operational checks including checking for and controlling hazards
  • 1.3 Review plan to ensure downtime is minimised, materials are used economically and quality standards are met
  • 1.4 Obtain required permissions and permits
  • 1.5 Confirm availability of required equipment, tools and materials and follow procedures to check them for condition, quality and compliance tags
  • 1.6 Ensure that safe work area has been established according to workplace procedures
2. Remove and replace conveyor belt
  • 2.1 Examine conveyor system for existing and potential sources of belt damage
  • 2.2 Facilitate removal of conveyed materials from belt according to workplace procedures
  • 2.3 Ensure conveyor equipment is disengaged and locked out according to equipment instructions
  • 2.4 Remove tension from belt according to equipment instructions
  • 2.5 Set up equipment to appropriately support removal and replacement of belt, without unnecessary twisting or bending
  • 2.6 Remove existing belt and track replacement belt onto rollers
  • 2.7 Store removed belt according to workplace procedures
  • 2.8 Follow procedures to correctly splice new belt
3. Commission conveyor belt
  • 3.1 Inspect belt condition for imperfections or irregularities
  • 3.2 Start up and monitor conveyor according to equipment startup procedures
  • 3.3 Monitor and adjust tracking, speed and tensions to ensure correct operation
4. Shut down conveyor belt in emergency
  • 4.1 Observe belt in operation and identify conditions that may require emergency shutdown of equipment
  • 4.2 Give notice of any impending shutdown to relevant personnel
  • 4.3 Follow workplace shutdown procedures
5. Clean work area
  • 5.1 Clean work area and return to approved condition
  • 5.2 Apply waste management strategies to collect waste to be disposed of or recycled according to workplace procedures
  • 5.3 Accurately complete workplace documentation
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State Code National Code Title Type
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