8) This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit. Evidence shall show that knowledge has been acquired of safe working practices and installing and maintenance of escalators, moving walks and treadways. All knowledge and skills detailed in this unit should be contextualised to current industry practices and technologies. KS01-EG166A Escalators, moving walk and treadway mechanics Evidence shall show an understanding of installing and maintaining escalators, moving walks and tread ways to an extent indicated by the following aspects: T1 Escalators and moving walks components encompassing: Machine Brakes Controller Safety devices Balustrade lighting Steps/pallets/belts Hand rail Drive chain Truss Track systems Step/pallet chains Rollers, Tension carriage Hand rail earthing T2 Lubricant selection for escalator components encompassing: Corrosion protection Friction reduction Cooling Viscosity Lubricant loss and loss estimation Suitable oils, greases, coolants, rust preventatives and solvents for particular devices T3 Lubricant application for escalator components encompassing: Hand, Grease guns, Oil cans, Pressure lubricators, Oil misters, Level indicators, Estimating quantities, Lubrication points Automatic lubricators T4 Escalators basic principles encompassing: Statutory and enterprise requirements: Lift Code, OHS, emergency stop, danger signage, barriers and running clearances Purpose of controller, safety devices, chain/steps and hand rail Techniques for repair of steps/belts/pallets, combs, guards, balustrades, Newel rollers, balustrade lighting and hand rails Adjustments of chains, hand rail, brake, steps and safety devices T5 Escalator safe working procedures encompassing: Removing steps/pallets Working in motor room/pit Cleaning/lubricating Guards Hand rails remove/refit T6 Escalator installation and commissioning encompassing: Aligning Testing Handling Running clearances T7 Escalator types to suit applications encompassing: Factors volume of people Gradient Multi floor use T8 Moving walks encompassing: Types; Continuous belts and palletised types Statutory requirements: OHS, Lift Code Comparison with escalator T9 Tread Ways encompassing: Belt and palletised types Statutory requirements, OHS, Lift Code |