Elements and Performance Criteria

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

woodchip system
screening and rechipping system
bark recovery system
debarking system
woodchip and hopper storage system
chipping system
waste recovery system

Materials may be hardwood or softwood logs, lapped pulp, waste paper, woodchips, finished supplies, parts, complete orders.

Chipper, hogger, conveyor feed systems, chipscreens, hydraulic cutting equipment, blades, chainsaws, magnetic detectors, silos, hopper and storage systems.
Docking saw, debarking machinery.
Chip spreaders/slingers, silos, hopper and storage systems.
Trailer/tipper, articulated loader, tracked dozer/front end loader, forklift, side loader, mobile crane, rigid loader, log loader, straddle truck, mobile crane.
Accessories may include protective and high visibility safety clothing and equipment, break down tools and equipment, electronic communication equipment.
Testing equipment may include drying ovens, sizing screens, computer processing equipment.

Fork lift attachments, crane hooks, chains, slings and straps, grabs, winches.

Enterprise policy, procedures and guidelines.
OH&S and environmental regulatory requirements (state and commonwealth).
Quality assurance requirements.
Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).

Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
Weighbridge dockets, work orders, tally sheets, truck delivery dockets, invoices, SOP, non-conformance reports, test results/reports.
Log sheets (production/equipment), equipment performance data, tonnage/input/ conversion.
Sampling and test reports.
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
Pile survey documents.
Process and instrument diagrams.

Operator level maintenance as per site agreement.
Operator maintenance schedules.
Maintenance systems.

Visual assessments of materials, for example size, bark.
Testing and verification of video, monitoring, and alarm systems operation.
Chip size.
Contamination detection.
In process testing, for example moisture content, chip furnish, density.

Enter/extract/file data into computer system.
Electronic alarms and video monitoring.
Electronic weighing and measuring equipment.

Internal/external customers, work area personnel.
Maintenance services
Team members
Production/service co-ordinator.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Explains types, causes and effects of plant shutdowns.
Implements start-up/shutdown procedures.
Describes purpose and effects of process variables on production/quality.
Uses routine checking procedures during plant/systems operation.
Uses troubleshooting guides and diagnostic procedures.
Gathers data for analysis and interpretation.
Conducts routine checks during plant/systems operation.
Explains types and purposes of tests.
Sets up and operates test equipment.
Implements sampling and testing procedures.
Interprets test results.
Describes plant operation and control mechanisms.
Logs and records requirements/procedures.
Uses keyboarding and computer access skills.
Communicates effectively with others.
Demonstrates ability to comply with environmental requirements.
Responds effectively to problems.
Identifies and rectifies operational and quality variables.
Demonstrates ability to maintain plant operation
Works within OH&S, SOP, environmental and safe working requirements and practices.