1. Plan solid woven belt splice
   • Review belt specifications and work order documentation.
   • Identify hazards and risk controls.
   • Plan work, including sequences, times and process stages.
   • Plan to minimise downtime, economically use materials and meet splice quality specifications.
   • Assemble equipment, tools and materials required, checking them for condition, quality and compliance tags.
2. Prepare solid woven splice according to procedures.
   • Isolate equipment and conveyor systems as required.
   • Restrain belt or belt ends to ensure movement does not occur during splice.
   • Cut belt ends to the appropriate fingers, shapes or patterns.
   • Remove belt cover as required.
   • Prepare belt surfaces for bonding.
   • Lay up splice using appropriate materials.
3. Cure solid woven splice.
   • Check that splice identification number has been installed as required.
   • Vulcanise splice according to procedures.
4. Check solid woven splice.
   • Conduct post-cure quality checks on the finished splice.
   • Carry out subsequent repair in event of splice failure or notify relevant personnel.
   • Inform customer when belt is ready for use, or prepare belt for storage or delivery.
5. Clean work area.
   • Clean, inspect and store tools and equipment used.
   • Tag unserviceable tools and equipment, identify faults and inform relevant personnel.
   • Clean work area and return to approved condition.
   • Dispose of waste or recycle according to procedures.
   • Complete appropriate workplace documentation.
6. Anticipate and solve problems
   • Recognise a problem or a potential problem.
   • Determine problems needing priority action.
   • Refer problems outside area of responsibility to appropriate person, with possible causes.
   • Seek information and assistance as required to solve problems.
   • Solve problems within area of responsibility.
   • Follow through items initiated until final resolution has occurred.

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Application of knowledge of the materials equipment and process sufficient to recognise material and equipment conditions which may lead to out of specification production For example consumables for use in the splicing operation must be checked for compatibility with the belt and that materials are within recommended shelf life

Knowledge of organization procedures and relevant regulatory requirements along with the ability to implement them within appropriate time constraints and work standards

Application of the knowledge of managing risks using the hierarchy of controls applied to solid woven belt splicing Application of approved hazard control safety procedures and the use of PPE in relation to handling materials equipment operation and clean up

Competence includes the ability for the practical completion of the job to apply andor explain

impact of incorrect or faulty joining processes

production workflow sequences and inherent hazards with conveyors

stresses and tensions on working belts and the common failure causes

correct selection and use of equipment materials processes and procedures

size shape and pattern of fingers or joint shape to form the splice

resultant tensile strength of spliced solid woven belt and characteristics of an effective splice

products materials and material characteristics for the splice and cover

effects of temperature and time on the curing process

changes in conveyor and joining materials during the joining process

Competence also includes the ability to

plan own work including predicting consequences and identifying improvements

identify factors which may affect product quality or production output and appropriate remedies

identify when the operator is able to rectify faults and when assistance is required

Language literacy and numeracy requirements

This unit requires the ability to read and interpret typical conveyor belt and system specifications job sheets and material labels as provided to operators

Writing is required to the level of completing workplace forms and job reports

Numeracy is also required eg to ensure accurate measurement and splice integrity

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this training package

Overview of assessment

A holistic approach should be taken to the assessment

Assessors must be satisfied that the person can consistently perform the unit as a whole as defined by the Elements Performance Criteria and skills and knowledge

Where the assessee does not currently possess evidence of competency in PMBPRODB Operate portable vulcanising equipment it may be coassessed with this unit

Where the assessee does not currently possess evidence of competency in PMBPROD265B Operate portable vulcanising equipment, it may be co-assessed with this unit.

This unit may also be coassessed with MSAOPSA Organise on site work

This unit may also be co-assessed with MSAOPS363A Organise on site work.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

It is essential that competence is demonstrated in the knowledge and skills defined in this unit These may include the ability to

identify critical materials properties and conveyor operating characteristics in relation to the condition of the belt

plan own work process within organisational procedures and explain the reasons for the steps in the process

take appropriate action to observe equipment materials and products for out of specification results make repairs and identify problems to be reported

Consistent performance should be demonstrated For example look to see that

production quality and output standards are met consistently

problems are anticipated from process observations

problems are efficiently resolved

the repair runs consistently and smoothly

Assessment method and context

Assessment will occur on an industrial belt and will be undertaken in a worklike environment

Competence in this unit may be assessed

on a processing plant allowing for operation under all normal and a range of abnormal conditions

in a workshop or conveyor manufacturing facility

in a situation allowing for the generation of evidence of the ability to recognise anticipate and respond to problems

by using a suitable simulation andor a range of case studiesscenarios

through a combination of these techniques

In all cases it is expected that practical assessment will be combined with targeted questioning to assess the underpinning knowledge and theoretical assessment will be combined with appropriate practicalsimulation or similar assessment Assessors need to be aware of any cultural issues that may affect responses to questions

Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the oracy language and literacy capacity of the assessee and the work being performed

Specific resources for assessment

This section should be read in conjunction with the Range Statement for this unit of competency Resources required include suitable access to an operating plant or equipment that allows for appropriate and realistic simulation A bank of case studiesscenarios and questions will also be required to the extent that they form part of the assessment method Questioning may take place either in the workplace or in an adjacent quiet facility such as an office or lunchroom No other special resources are required

Access must be provided to appropriate learning andor assessment support when required Where applicable physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities