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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Operate conveyors
   • Recognise the type and number of conveyors
   • Identify hazards and implement hazard controls according to procedures
   • Start up and shut down the conveyor in a manner appropriate to the conveyor type and duty
   • Complete routine checks, logs and paperwork, taking action on unexpected observations, readings and trends
   • Convey correct material from and to the correct location as required
2. Manage bulk material storages
   • Recognise type of storage facility
   • Monitor quality, quantity and location of bulk materials stored
   • Transfer stock into, out of and between storage, as required
   • Supply internal and external customers with correct quality and quantity in a timely manner
   • Make effective use of storage capacity available taking account of safety issues
3. Rectify problems
   • Identify the range of faults that can occur during the operation
   • Determine and rectify fault causes in accordance with established enterprise procedures
   • Identify and rectify equipment failure causes in accordance with established enterprise procedures
   • Make sure appropriate records and log books of equipment operations are maintained to meet enterprise requirements
   • Identify non-routine problems and report according to procedure
4. Carry out maintenance procedures
   • Recognise a maintenance need according to procedure
   • Isolate materials handling equipment and prepare for maintenance/vessel entry as required
   • Complete minor maintenance according to procedures
   • Receive plant back from maintenance and check for safe operation
   • Prepare plant for the introduction of materials and for operation
5. Control hazards
   • Identify hazards in the material handling work area
   • Assess the risks arising from those hazards
   • Implement measures to control those risks in line with procedures
   • Shut down in an emergency as required

Range Statement

This field allows for different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.
Regulatory framework	The latest version of all legislation, regulations, industry codes of practice and Australian/international standards, or the version specified by the local regulatory authority, must be used. Applicable legislation, regulations, standards and codes of practice include: health, safety and environmental (HSE) legislation, regulations and codes of practice relevant to the workplace, equipment and production processes and hazardous materials Australian/international standards relevant to the materials being used and products being made any relevant licence and certification requirements. All operations to which this unit applies are subject to stringent HSE requirements, which may be imposed through state/territory or federal legislation, and these must not be compromised at any time. Where there is an apparent conflict between performance criteria and such requirements the legislative requirements take precedence.
Procedures	All operations must be performed in accordance with relevant procedures. Procedures may be written, verbal, visual, computer-based or in some other form. They include one or any combination of: manufacturer's technical information job cards drawings emergency procedures work instructions standard operating procedures (SOPs) safe work method statements (SWMS) formulas/recipes batch sheets temporary instructions any similar instructions provided for the smooth running of the plant.
Problems	Routine problems must be resolved by applying known solutions. Routine problems are predictable and include one or more of: contamination of stored stock rat holing and bridging in silos/bins/hoppers routing issues equipment problems. Known solutions are drawn from one or more of: procedures training remembered experience. Non-routine problems must be reported according to according to relevant procedures.
Tools and equipment	Tools and equipment include: conveyor/feeders used for handling particulates, including one or more of: mechanical conveyors/feeders (e.g. travelling stackers, belt, vibrating, screw and flight) pneumatic conveyors (e.g. dense phase, disperse phase, pressure and vacuum) bulk storage: piles bunkers silos bins/hoppers weigh bins/loss in weight bins personal protective equipment (PPE).
Hazards	Hazards must be identified and controlled. Identifying hazards requires consideration of: heat, smoke, dust, vapours or other atmospheric hazards weight, shape, volume of materials to be handled hazardous products and materials sharp edges, protrusions or obstructions slippery surfaces, spills or leaks electricity gas gases and liquids under pressure noise rotational equipment or vibration plant services (steam, condensate, cooling water, etc) structural hazards equipment failures machinery, equipment and product mass limited head spaces or overhangs working at heights working in restricted or confined spaces other hazards that might arise.
Records and reports	Records include one or more of: log books/sheets electronic records job/work sheets other records used for the smooth running of the plant. Reports include one or more of: paper or electronic-based logs and reports verbal/radio reports reporting items found which require action.

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Performance Evidence

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 job sheets, procedures, material labels and safety information

identify and prepare equipment, materials and storage facility to meet requirements

perform pre-start, start-up and shutdown procedures

store and transfer materials to meet requirements

identify maintenance needs and prepare equipment for maintenance

perform minor maintenance to procedures

recognise routine and non-routine problems

identify when the operator is able to rectify problems, when assistance is required and who is the appropriate source for assistance

take action to resolve problems or report them to appropriate personnel

distinguish between possible causes of routine problems, including:

raw material variations/contamination

instrument faults/incorrect readings

equipment faults/abnormalities

process/procedure errors

maintenance issues

identify hazards and apply relevant hazard controls

apply safety procedures

communicate effectively with team/work group and supervisors

complete workplace records

do basic arithmetical manipulations, including additions, subtractions, divisions, fractions and percentages.

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Knowledge Evidence

Must provide evidence that demonstrates knowledge relevant to their job sufficient to operate under routine only supervision and to solve routine problems, including knowledge of:

principles of safe and efficient transfer and storage of bulk materials

principles of operation of plant/equipment used in the job/work environment

relationship of properties of particulates to transport/storage, including:

particle size and shape: reactivity, solubility and colour

angle of repose

angle of slide

dusts

density and bulk density

emergency procedures

routine problems, their probable causes and relevant corrective actions

work permit system

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.

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