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 fabric ply belt splice | 1.1 | Review belt specifications and work order documentation |
| 1.2 | Identify hazards and risk controls |
| 1.3 | Plan work, including sequences, times and process stages |
| 1.4 | Plan to minimise downtime, economically use materials and meet splice quality specifications |
| 1.5 | Assemble equipment, tools and materials required, checking them for condition, quality and compliance tags |
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2 | Prepare fabric ply splice according to procedures | 2.1 | Isolate equipment and conveyor systems as required |
| 2.2 | Restrain belt or belt ends to ensure movement does not occur during splice |
| 2.3 | Strip or remove belt cover as required |
| 2.4 | Cut belt ends to appropriate steps or patterns |
| 2.5 | Prepare belt surfaces for bonding |
| 2.6 | Lay up splice using appropriate materials |
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3 | Cure fabric ply splice | 3.1 | Check that splice meets quality requirements prior to curing |
| 3.2 | Vulcanise or otherwise cure the splice according to procedures, as applicable |
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4 | Check fabric ply splice | 4.1 | Conduct post-cure quality checks on the finished splice |
| 4.2 | Carry out subsequent repair in event of splice failure or notify relevant personnel |
| 4.3 | Inform customer when belt is ready for use, or prepare belt for storage or delivery |
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5 | Clean work area | 5.1 | Clean, inspect and store tools and equipment used |
| 5.2 | Tag unserviceable tools and equipment, identify faults and inform relevant personnel |
| 5.3 | Clean work area and return to approved condition |
| 5.4 | Dispose of waste or recycle according to procedures |
| 5.5 | Complete appropriate workplace documentation |
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6 | Anticipate and solve problems | 6.1 | Recognise a problem or a potential problem |
| 6.2 | Determine problems needing priority action |
| 6.3 | Refer problems outside area of responsibility to appropriate person, with possible causes |
| 6.4 | Seek information and assistance as required to solve problems |
| 6.5 | Solve problems within area of responsibility |
| 6.6 | 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)
prepare belt, equipment and materials for splicing
make and cure the splice to meet specifications
monitor key variables, including:
belt condition
belt location
degree and nature of any damage to belt
weight of the belt
forces acting on the conveyor belt
environmental conditions
tensioning systems
gradient of belt
belt strength rating
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:
operational problems
materials properties
process variables
raw material variations/contamination
process abnormalities
procedural errors
recognise and prioritise problems requiring action
resolve routine and non-routine problems
communicate effectively with team/work group and supervisors
complete workplace records
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
impact of incorrect or faulty joining processes
size, shape and orientation of steps to form the overlap multi ply splice
resultant tensile strength of spliced fabric belt
quality requirements and checking processes relevant to multi ply splice
products, materials and material characteristics for the splice and cover
effects of temperature, pressure and time on the curing process
changes in conveyor and joining materials during the joining process
impact of variations in raw materials and equipment operation in relation to final product
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:
teamwork
communication
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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.