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Identify and explain the purpose of specific components of conveyor
systems for bulk and unit handling. (I, II)
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| 2.
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Describe and/or illustrate specific conveyors arrangements. (I,II)
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| 3.
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List the complete sequence by which conveyor systems are erected. (I,
II)
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| 4.
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Identify the factors that constitute a properly tensioned fastener and
demonstrate three methods of tensioning a fastener. (I A)
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| 5.
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Identify and define drive terminal, power drive, take-up and pulley
arrangements. (I A)
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| 6.
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Describe the difference in application of flexible and rigid
couplings. (I A, B)
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| 7.
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Describe the purpose and operation of various brakes, backsteps and
clutches. (I A, B)
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| 8.
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Describe the function and installation practices of specific conveyor
attachments and components. (I A, B, C)
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| 9.
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Identify and describe specific types of idlers and rollers used in
conveyor systems and calculate the quantity and spacing of idlers
needed for a given conveyor system. (I A)
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| 10.
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Identify and describe specific types of pulleys used in conveyor
systems. (I A)
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| 11.
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Describe the function and application of pulleys lagging and calculate
pulley crown for specific conveyor systems. (I A)
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| 12.
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Identify specific types of feeders used in bulk conveying systems and
describe their operation and installation within that system. (I A)
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| 13.
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Classify conveyors trippers according to type and mode of operation.
(I A)
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| 14.
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Identify types and composition of specific conveyors belts and give
examples of their application. (I A)
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| 15.
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List the components of single and multiple pulleys conveyors belt and
describe the function of each component. (I A)
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| 16.
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Describe the correct procedures for storing and threading a conveyor
belt. (I A)
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| 17.
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Demonstrate methods of laying out and squaring conveyors belt ends. (I
A)
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| 18.
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Describe the procedures for making a vulcanized, endless splice and
demonstrate the use of splicing tools in skiving and stripping down a
conveyor belt. (I A)
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| 19.
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Demonstrate the procedures for making a mechanical belt splice with
differing types of fasteners. (I A)
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| 20.
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Describe the function of specific belt cleaning devices. (I A)
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| 21.
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List the standard tracking sequences and identify the tracking
effectiveness of each roll, idler or pulley in a specific conveyor
system for bulk and unit handling. (I A)
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| 22.
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Demonstrate the procedures and for aligning conveyors components (i.e.
frame trusses, pulleys, idlers and rollers) in bulk and unit handling.
(I A)
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| 23.
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Describe tensioning conveyor belts for bulk and unit handling with
manual take-up and gravity take-up. (I)
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| 24.
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Explain the function of screws conveyors and identify screw elevator
components and describe the difference between helicoid and sectional
screw flights. (I B)
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| 25.
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Identify the different styles of screw flights, determine screw helix
and rotation, and describe the application of each style. (I B)
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| 26.
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Identify the types of screw conveyor bearings and seals by composition
and style. (I B)
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| 27.
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List the specific sequence of assembly for a specific screw conveyor
indicating the means of maintaining clearances and thrust loads. (I B)
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| 28.
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Identify and explain the function of components of bucket elevators.
(I C)
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| 29.
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Identify by design and application the primary types of bucket
elevators. (I C)
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| 30.
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Determine belt splices used on specific bucket elevators. (I C)
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| 31.
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List and explain the functions of specific gravity conveyors. (II)
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| 32.
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Identify and describe the specific types of live-roller conveyors.
(II)
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| 33.
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List the major components of conveyors safety and summarize the safety
provisions under each category. (I, II, III)
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| 34.
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Summarize the principles and characteristics of materials on moving
belts. (III A)
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