Rubber (Belt Splicing) (Level 3)

Qualification name:

Certificate III in Polymer Processing.

The nominal term for a rubber (belt splicing) (level 3) traineeship is:

24 months.

What does a rubber (belt splicing) (level 3) trainee do?

A rubber (belt splicing) (level 3) trainee is involved in:

• learning the skills needed to work with a rubber processor
• operating machines and performing ancillary duties to manufacture rubber products such as tyres and reinforced hoses
• setting controls and checking the production machine before starting
• marking out patterns from blueprints and cutting sheets
• monitoring instruments and adjusting controls to regulate the speed and temperature of rubber processing machines
• maintaining consistent operation of output.

As a rubber processor, you have options to become a:

• Tyre production machine operator who builds raw tyres and retreads new tyres.
• Rubber knitting machine operator who operates machines to knit and cement fabric cord or wire around rubber hoses for reinforcement
• Rubber roll builder who builds up layers of rubber on metal cores for use as rollers.
• Rubber roller grinder operator who sets up and operates roller grinders to produce rubber rollers.

What attributes will I need?

• good health and eyesight
• an ability to communicate well
• like to work with figures
• an ability to work accurately and neatly
• no allergies to rubber compounds, powder and dust.

What working conditions could I expect?

• a factory environment
• shift work may be involved
• handling dirty items
• safety equipment and lifting devices to move heavy items.