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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan and prepare for service and maintenance of conveyors, feeders and hoppers
   • Obtain, interpret and confirm work requirements
   • Access, interpret and apply documentation required to service and maintain conveyors, feeders and hoppers
   • Identify, address and report potential hazards, risks and environmental issues, and implement control measures according to workplace procedures
   • Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for the work activity
   • Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for emergency situations
   • Coordinate activities with relevant personnel prior to commencement of, during, and on completion of the work
   • Inspect and prepare work area in coordination with others
   • Carry out isolation and lock-out of all equipment according to workplace procedures
2. Carry out service and repairs of conveyors, feeders and hoppers
   • Coordinate with others prior to commencing and during work activities
   • Carry out inspection of conveyors, feeders and hoppers, fault find and report outcomes to relevant personnel according to workplace procedures
   • Select and operate servicing and maintenance plant and equipment
   • Carry out servicing and maintenance of conveyors, feeders and hoppers
   • Dispose of waste, including used oil, lubricants and other materials according to workplace procedures
   • Return and secure all tools and re-usable items
   • Process written maintenance records according to workplace procedures

Performance Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including evidence of the ability to:

service and maintain conveyors, feeders and hoppers on at least two occasions, including:

reporting on site service and maintenance

servicing and maintaining equipment

inspecting work area and equipment

safeguarding the work area.

During the above, the candidate must:

locate and apply relevant documentation, policies and procedures and confirm that the work activity is compliant

implement the requirements, procedures and techniques for servicing and maintaining conveyors, feeders and hoppers

work effectively with others to service and maintain conveyors, feeders and hoppers in a way that meets all required outcomes

communicate clearly and concisely with others to receive and clarify work instructions and to determine coordination requirements prior to commencing and during work activities.

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Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including knowledge of:

key policies, procedures and documentation required to service and maintain conveyors, feeders and hoppers, including:

risk management

statutory compliance

health, safety and environment

quality management

servicing and maintenance support

principles and techniques for identifying characteristics of the items and tools required in the servicing and maintenance

principles and techniques for identifying relevant hazards and emergencies

techniques for coordinating and communicating job activities with others.

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