8) This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit. Evidence shall show that knowledge has been acquired of maintaining material feeders. All knowledge and skills detailed in this unit should be contextualised to current industry practices and technologies. The extent of the Essential Knowledge and Associated Skills required follows: KS01-PM309B Material feeders T1 Evidence shall show that knowledge has been acquired for safe working practices of: Relevant Environmental, Occupational Health and Safety legislation and regulations Relevant plant and equipment, its location Technical drawings and manufacturers manuals Introduction to and typical arrangements of power production plant Gearboxes Seals and gaskets Feeder types and operating principles Precision measuring equipment Hand and power tools Specialised tools and jigs levelling and alignment principles Rigging and lifting techniques Relevant materials and components Isolation procedures Balancing procedures T2 Specific skills needed to achieve the Performance Criteria: Apply Relevant Environmental, Occupational Health and Safety legislation and regulations Apply levelling and alignment techniques Interpret Technical drawings and manufacturers manuals Manufacture gaskets and seals Identify and use precision measuring equipment Apply feeder operating principles when setting equipment Use hand and portable power tools Use technical drawings and data Apply data analysis techniques Select and use specialised tools and jigs Identify and select materials and components Adjust feeder for desired material feed rate Dismantle and reassemble components Communicate effectively. |