Unload materials

Unit of competency Outline

Date retreived
22/07/2026 11:20 AM AWST

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Unit of competency

National Code
PPMRES270

State Code
AXH34

TGA Status
Replaced

DTWD Status
Replaced

Current Release Number
1.00

Current Release Date
06/05/2016

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State Implementation and Classification

Approved Date

25/08/2016

Field of Education

089901 - Purchasing, Warehousing And Distribution

Original Release Date

25/08/2016

Nominal Hours

180

Description

This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to unload, sort and store materials, in the pulp and paper industry. The unit applies to production support operators who unload and store materials, in a pulp or paper manufacturing facility.No licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Notes

Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Conduct unloading processes

1.1. Identify work requirements, in accordance with productivity requirements, relevant workplace health and safety (WHS) procedures, risks and hazards identification and environmental workplace procedures.
1.2. Check, set up and prepare load shifting equipment for operation.
1.3. Inspect load for movements and determine safest unloading sequence.
1.4. Lift materialsand unload while maintaining load and equipment stability.
1.5. Report damage to raw materials, equipment, or vehicle according to company procedures.
1.6. Monitor load or vehicle lifting equipment performance for unsatisfactory or hazardous operation.

2. Sort and store materials

2.1. Identify materials and assess for immediate use or storage.
2.2. Move materials to appropriate storage locations consistent with type, quality and stock rotation requirements.
2.3. Construct stacks to provide stability and minimise problems.
2.4. Make provision for decks, storage bays and access for lifting equipment when storing.

3. Record or tally unloading operations data

3.1. Confirm and record materials.
3.2. Mark storage areas, as required.
3.3. Maintain tally sheets and/or reject stock documentation, as required.

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Replaces

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
AUY44	FPPRES270A	Unload materials	Unit of competency

Replaced By

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
ODT51	PPMRES202	Unload materials	Unit of competency

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
BAH5	PPM20216	Certificate II in Papermaking Operations	Qualification
BAH4	PPM20116	Certificate II in Pulping Operations	Qualification