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Application

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to remove and replace conveyor belts. It applies to all types of industrial conveyor.
This unit applies to an experienced technician working alone or as part of a team.
The unit principally refers to skills and knowledge that can be adapted to suit specialised work sites and working conditions.
No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.

What You'll Learn

1.

  • 1.1 Review belt specifications and work order documentation to plan for replacement
  • 1.3 Review plan to ensure downtime is minimised, materials are used economically and quality standards are met
  • 1.4 Obtain required permissions and permits
  • 1.5 Confirm availability of required equipment, tools and materials and follow procedures to check them for condition, quality and compliance tags
  • 1.6 Ensure that safe work area has been established according to workplace procedures

2.

  • 2.1 Examine conveyor system for existing and potential sources of belt damage
  • 2.3 Ensure conveyor equipment is disengaged and locked out according to equipment instructions
  • 2.4 Remove tension from belt according to equipment instructions
  • 2.5 Set up equipment to appropriately support removal and replacement of belt, without unnecessary twisting or bending
  • 2.6 Remove existing belt and track replacement belt onto rollers
  • 2.7 Store removed belt according to workplace procedures
  • 2.8 Follow procedures to correctly splice new belt

3.

  • 3.1 Inspect belt condition for imperfections or irregularities
  • 3.3 Monitor and adjust tracking, speed and tensions to ensure correct operation

4.

  • 4.1 Observe belt in operation and identify conditions that may require emergency shutdown of equipment
  • 4.3 Follow workplace shutdown procedures

5.

  • 5.1 Clean work area and return to approved condition
  • 5.3 Accurately complete workplace documentation

Assessment Requirements

Performance Evidence

There must be evidence the candidate has completed the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit, and demonstrated the ability to:
• remove and replace conveyor belts at least once to meet plan and quality standards.

Knowledge Evidence

There must be evidence the candidate has knowledge of:
• the functions and operating principles of conveyor systems and ancillary equipment
• the stresses and tensions on working belts and common causes of failure
• types and application of joining methods
• impact of incorrect or faulty joining processes
• equipment certification requirements applicable to belt removal and replacement
• organisational procedures relevant to the work environment or job role, including procedures for the emergency shutdown of equipment
• hazards that may arise in the job or work environment, and:
• their possible causes
• potential consequences
• appropriate risk controls.

Assessment Conditions

Skills must have been demonstrated in the workplace or in a simulated environment that reflects workplace conditions and contingencies.
Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.

Foundation Skills

  • {'skill': 'Foundation Skills', 'description': 'This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance.\n• Reading skills to interpret job and equipment specifications and workplace procedures.\n• Writing and oral communication skills to record and report on emergency shutdown requirements and process control variances.\nOther foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.'}

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Last updated from training.gov.au: 07 April 2026