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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan and prepare for conveyor shift operations
   • Access, interpret and apply conveyor shift operations documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
   • Receive, interpret and clarify briefings and survey plans before proceeding
   • Carry out site inspection and determine the preparation requirements
   • Develop detailed conveyor shift plan
   • Select, and check for faults, equipment and/or attachments for work activities
   • Organise and brief relevant personnel on plan, timing and tasks
   • Identify and resolve coordination issues with others
   • Identify, address and report potential hazards and risks
   • Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
   • Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency
2. Set up for conveyor shift
   • Complete ground preparation works
   • Coordinate relocation of fire service pipes
   • Coordinate minor maintenance
   • Coordinate setting and preparation of anchoring equipment/posts
   • Follow plans and ensure the issue of appropriate permits to isolate plant
   • Coordinate release of conveyor belt tension
3. Coordinate and monitor conveyor shift
   • Acquire appropriate resources both personnel and equipment
   • Prepare conveyor for relocation
   • Relocate conveyor
   • Coordinate and monitor sequence of conveyor shift activities
   • Maintain safety standards
   • Diagnose problems and implement response actions
   • Complete conveyor shift according to site/mine procedures
4. Test and return conveyor to service
   • Arrange for cancellation of permits and restore isolated plant
   • Carry out test runs with unloaded and loaded belt
   • Inspect frames and conveyor belt for alignment, tension and fouling
   • Arrange for minor maintenance as required
   • Return conveyor system to service
   • Ensure site is clear of debris, tools, plant and machinery
   • Carry out written recording and reporting
5. Plan and prepare for conveyor shift operations
   • Access, interpret and apply conveyor shift operations documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
   • Receive, interpret and clarify briefings and survey plans before proceeding
   • Carry out site inspection and determine the preparation requirements
   • Develop detailed conveyor shift plan
   • Select, and check for faults, equipment and/or attachments for work activities
   • Organise and brief relevant personnel on plan, timing and tasks
   • Identify and resolve coordination issues with others
   • Identify, address and report potential hazards and risks
   • Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
   • Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency
6. Set up for conveyor shift
   • Complete ground preparation works
   • Coordinate relocation of fire service pipes
   • Coordinate minor maintenance
   • Coordinate setting and preparation of anchoring equipment/posts
   • Follow plans and ensure the issue of appropriate permits to isolate plant
   • Coordinate release of conveyor belt tension
7. Coordinate and monitor conveyor shift
   • Acquire appropriate resources both personnel and equipment
   • Prepare conveyor for relocation
   • Relocate conveyor
   • Coordinate and monitor sequence of conveyor shift activities
   • Maintain safety standards
   • Diagnose problems and implement response actions
   • Complete conveyor shift according to site/mine procedures
8. Test and return conveyor to service
   • Arrange for cancellation of permits and restore isolated plant
   • Carry out test runs with unloaded and loaded belt
   • Inspect frames and conveyor belt for alignment, tension and fouling
   • Arrange for minor maintenance as required
   • Return conveyor system to service
   • Ensure site is clear of debris, tools, plant and machinery
   • Carry out written recording and reporting

Performance Evidence

Evidence is required to be collected that demonstrates a candidate’s competency in this unit. Evidence must be relevant to the roles within this sector’s work operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria of this unit and include evidence that the candidate:

locates and applies relevant documentation, policies and procedures

works effectively with others to undertake and complete conveyor system shifts that meets all of the required outcomes including:

using a range of communications techniques and equipment to convey information to others

maintaining written and verbal reporting requirements and procedures

communicating to confirm work requirements

demonstrates completion of conveyor system shifts coordination that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:

conducting prestart, shutdown and secure of equipment

developing detailed conveyor shift plans

coordinating conveyor shift relocation activity

monitoring conveyor shift activity

completing conveyor system relocation

testing conveyor after relocations

returning the conveyor to service

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Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge in coordinating conveyor system shift through:

equipment characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations

conveyor systems and relocation coordination requirements

site and equipment safety requirements and procedures

site environmental, ground conditions and constraints

manufacturer’s manuals, requirements and procedures

organising and prioritizing work tasks

prepared for fire/accident/emergency

mine site geological conditions and survey data

accessing, interpreting and applying technical information

working within a diverse team

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