Operate an overground spoil removal conveyor

Category

Spoil removal

Duration

7 hours

Standard Overview

The purpose of this standard is to provide the learner with the knowledge and skills to support the following:

Scope

• safe systems of work for operating an overground spoil removal conveyor
• operating an overground spoil removal conveyor
• the risks and causes of fire
• managing noise from conveyor equipment
• managing dust risks associated with conveyor equipment
• dealing with equipment failure
• shut down procedures
• routine maintenance and checks
• cleaning

Learner pre-requisites

There are no learner pre-requisites as part of this standard.

Instruction/ supervision

As a minimum, course trainers must be able to demonstrate that, in relation to this standard, they have:

• an award in education and training (or equivalent, as per requirements for approved training organisations)
• at least 2 years industrial experience relevant to the scope of the standard
• a verifiable CV

Delivery Materials

All materials and equipment must be of a suitable quality and quantity for the learner to achieve learning outcomes and must comply with relevant legislation.

Delivery – Learner / Trainer Ratio

The learning environment, class size and learner to trainer ratio must allow training to be delivered in a safe manner and enable learners to achieve the learning outcomes.

Allowed Delivery Methods

The following delivery methods may be used in the delivery of this standard:

• face to face learning environment only (such as classroom/workshop etc.)

Is the training mainly practical or theoretical

This standard is predominantly theoretical training.

This standard is considered to be

This standard is considered to be set at an entry level.

Assessment Type

Formally Assessed

Assessment Pass / Fail Criteria

For the successful completion of training, learners must complete an end of course knowledge test that measures all learning outcomes and has a pass or fail criteria.

Assessment Method

Pass or fail criteria for this standard:

Methods of assessment considered appropriate for training delivered against this standard are:

• multiple choice questions

This training is assessed using multiple-choice questions, all learning outcomes must be covered over 25 questions and learners are required to achieve an overall pass mark of at least 80%.

Name of proposed Recognised Organisation

CITB

Classification

Lifetime (Please note standards using this classification will only be grant aided once per learner)

Working Group Approval date

6th December 2023

Proof-Read Approval Date

4th December 2023

Review cycle

On request or 5 years from approval date.

Learning outcomes

Including additional guidance to support training delivery and final assessment

The learner will be able to:

Explain safe systems of work

Delivery guidance:

• safe systems of work including:
• general safety awareness
• safety devices
• identifying and dealing with hazards
• health and safety control equipment
• working at height
• working in a confined space
• how to work with, around and in close proximity to plant and machinery

Assessment criteria:

• multiple choice test

Describe how to safely operate an overground spoil removal conveyor

Delivery guidance:

• pre-start checks, safe start up and operating procedures
• manufacturer’s guidelines
• how to use weighing systems
• the hazards of equipment under tension
• hazardous energy sources (electricity, compressed air, hydraulics, pressurised liquids)
• moving conveyor hazards
• tensioning, monitoring, and adjusting track belt systems
• visual inspection
• closing down at the end of the working day

Assessment criteria:

• multiple choice test

Describe the risks and causes of fire on or around overground spoil removal conveyors

Delivery guidance:

• the risks and causes of fire in and around conveyor equipment
• how to raise the alarm in the event of fire or smoke being seen around conveyor equipment
• the different types of fire safety equipment

Assessment criteria:

• multiple choice test

Describe how to manage noise from overground spoil removal conveyors

Delivery guidance:

• risks to operators
• causes of excessive noise being produced by conveyor equipment
• awareness of the noise nuisance to those who live or work in close proximity to conveyor equipment
• mitigating the risk of noise
• monitoring, recording, and reporting, noise issues

Assessment criteria:

• multiple choice test

Describe how to manage dust risks associated with overground spoil removal conveyors

Delivery guidance:

• risks to operators
• causes of excessive dust being produced by conveyor equipment
• awareness of the dust nuisance to those who live or work in close proximity to the conveyor equipment
• mitigating the risk of dust
• monitoring, recording, and reporting, dust issues

Assessment criteria:

• multiple choice test

Explain how to deal with equipment failure

Delivery guidance:

• types of failure
• identifying defects and failures
• reporting defects and failures
• importance of recording and reporting
• seeking advice and guidance

Assessment criteria:

• multiple choice test

Explain shut down procedures

Delivery guidance:

• shutting down for maintenance and cleaning
• safe mechanical isolation
• emergency shut down procedures
• importance of recording and reporting

Assessment criteria:

• multiple choice test

Describe the routine maintenance requirements

Delivery guidance:

• the type of maintenance operatives will perform, including:
• cleaning
• clearing
• lubricating
• tensioning
• what is the difference between daily operational and scheduled maintenance
• how to report and record issues with overground spoil removal conveyors

Assessment criteria:

• multiple choice test

Explain how to clean overground spoil removal conveyors

Delivery guidance:

• what is meant by cleaning
• how to carry out cleaning following safe systems of work
• the tools, equipment, materials, and consumables used for cleaning

Assessment criteria:

• multiple choice test