List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1 | Plan belt cover repairs | 1.1 | Review belt specifications and work order documentation |
| 1.2 | Identify hazards and risk controls |
| 1.3 | Identify belt surface faults, consider reparability and decide on appropriate repair method |
| 1.4 | Plan work, including sequences, times and process stages |
| 1.5 | Plan to minimise downtime, economically use materials and meet repair quality specifications |
| 1.6 | Assemble equipment, tools and materials required, checking them for condition, quality and compliance tags |
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2 | Conduct belt cover repairs | 2.1 | Select a well-ventilated work area for the repair and remove any contaminants |
| 2.2 | Isolate equipment and tag according to procedures (if applicable) |
| 2.3 | Strip and remove damaged material |
| 2.4 | Buff damaged area edges and cut covers to the appropriate shape and angles as required |
| 2.5 | Use appropriate materials to return belt to serviceable condition according to procedures |
| 2.6 | Vulcanise belt repair (where required) |
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3 | Check belt repair | 3.1 | Check repairs meet quality specifications |
| 3.2 | Further repair areas which do not meet quality specifications or tag for further treatment |
| 3.3 | Inform customer when belt is ready for use, or prepare belt for storage or delivery |
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4 | Clean work area | 4.1 | Clean, inspect and store tools and equipment used |
| 4.2 | Tag unserviceable tools and equipment, identify faults and inform relevant personnel |
| 4.3 | Clean work area and return to approved condition |
| 4.4 | Dispose of waste or recycle according to procedures |
| 4.5 | Complete appropriate workplace documentation |
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5 | Anticipate and solve problems | 5.1 | Recognise a problem or a potential problem |
| 5.2 | Determine problems needing priority action |
| 5.3 | Refer problems outside area of responsibility to appropriate person, with possible causes |
| 5.4 | Seek information and assistance as required to solve problems |
| 5.5 | Solve problems within area of responsibility |
| 5.6 | Follow through items initiated until final resolution has occurred |
Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and demonstrate the ability to:
read and interpret procedures, job specifications, instruments/control panels, material labels and safety data sheets (SDS)
select repair method and plan and sequence the work
prepare belt cover for repairs
monitor key variables, including:
belt cover condition
belt location
degree of damage
forces acting on the conveyor belt
environmental conditions
lock-out of equipment
check cover repair
make further repairs to remedy faults and non-conformity or tag for further treatment
identify hazards and apply relevant hazard controls
apply safety procedures
apply housekeeping procedures
apply waste management procedures
recognise early warning signs of equipment/processes needing attention or with potential problems
distinguish between causes of problems, including:
abrasion
impact
tearing
poor adjustment of skirts, scrapers or other ancillaries
operational problems
materials properties/failure
process variables
mechanical problems
procedural errors
recognise and prioritise problems requiring action
resolve non-routine problems
communicate effectively with team/work group and supervisors
complete workplace records
determine the angle and dimensions of the repair
do basic arithmetical manipulations, including additions, subtractions, divisions, fractions and percentages.
Must provide evidence that demonstrates knowledge relevant to their job sufficient to operate independently and to solve routine and non-routine problems, including knowledge of:
function of conveyor systems and relevant isolation procedures
stresses and tensions on working belts and common causes of failure
cover repair methods
products, materials and material characteristics for cover repairs
impact of incorrect or faulty repair processes or materials
effects of temperature, pressure and time on the curing process
changes in conveyor and repair materials during the repair process
impact of variations in raw materials and equipment operation in relation to final product
factors which may affect product quality or production output and appropriate remedies
non-routine problems that may arise, the range of possible causes and appropriate actions
organisation procedures relevant to the work environment/job role
hierarchy of control
hazards that may arise in the job/work environment and:
their possible causes
potential consequences
appropriate risk controls.
The unit should be assessed holistically and the judgement of competence shall be based on a holistic assessment of the evidence.
In all plants it may be appropriate to assess this unit concurrently with units such as:
MSAPMOPS363Organise on site work
PMBPROD368 Repair conveyor belt carcass
Where the assessee does not currently possess evidence of competency in PMBPROD265 Operate portable vulcanising equipment it may be co-assessed with this unit.
The collection of performance evidence is best done from a report and/or folio of evidence drawn from:
a single project which provides sufficient evidence of the requirements of all the elements and performance criteria
multiple smaller projects which together provide sufficient evidence of the requirements of all the elements and performance criteria.
A third-party report, or similar, may be needed to testify to the work done by the individual, particularly when the project has been done as part of a project team.
Assessment should use a real project in an operational workplace. Where this is not possible or where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors assessment must occur using a sufficiently rigorous simulated environment that reflects realistic operational workplace conditions. This must cover all aspects of workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.
Assessment in a simulated environment should use evidence collected from demonstration of skills and one or more of:
walk-throughs
pilot plant operation
industry-based case studies/scenarios
‘what ifs’.
Knowledge evidence may be collected concurrently with performance evidence or through an independent process, such as workbooks, written assessments or interviews.
Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.
Conditions for assessment must include access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required, including relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications associated with this unit.
The regulatory framework will be reflected in workplace policies and procedures and is not required to be independently assessed.
Foundation skills are integral to competent performance of the unit and should not be assessed separately.
Assessors must satisfy the assessor competency requirements that are in place at the time of the assessment as set by the VET regulator.
In addition the assessor or anyone acting in subject matter expert role in assessment shall demonstrate both technical competency and currency. If the assessor cannot demonstrate technical competency and currency they shall assess with a subject matter expert who does meet these requirements.
Technical competence can be demonstrated through one or more of:
relevant VET or other qualification/Statement of Attainment
appropriate workplace experience undertaking the type of work being assessed under routine and non-routine conditions
appropriate workplace experience supervising/evaluating the type of work being assessed under routine and non-routine conditions
Currency can be demonstrated through one or more of:
being currently employed undertaking the type of work being assessed
being employed by the organisation undertaking the type of work being assessed and having maintained currency in accordance with that organisation’s policies and procedures
having consulted/had contact with an organisation undertaking the type of work being assessed within the last twelve months, the consultation/contact being related to assessment
conducting on the job training/assessments of the type of work being assessed
being an active member of a relevant professional body and participating in activities relevant to the assessment of this type of work.