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.

The competencies for Wet End Operations are consistent with those required when working within the following wet end processes:
stock approach systems
forming system
pressing systems
cleaning and screening system

Materials/supplies:
water
air
stock
chemicals
additives
steam
machine clothing (felts/fabrics)

Equipment:
screens
forming section
water/chemical/vacuum/stock systems
former
presses/felts
yankee drier and associated equipment
monitoring, control and alarm systems
cleaners

Legislation, policy and procedures:
enterprise policy, procedures and guidelines
OH&S and environmental regulatory requirements (state and commonwealth)
quality assurance requirements
Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)

Documentation/procedures/reports:
Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
Machine Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
grade specifications
computer system
operating logs
site requirements
process and instrument diagrams

Maintenance:
as per site agreement
operator maintenance schedules
maintenance systems

Technology:
process control and monitoring equipment

Communication channels:
internal/external suppliers/customers
maintenance services
team members
production/services 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
Interprets the grade specification requirements.
Explains the purpose of each type of chemical/additive.
Explains the effect of under and over addition of chemicals.
Describes what is happening to equipment during the wet end process.
Identifies problems in product and equipment.
Identifies and rectifies routine problems.
Accesses, interprets and adjusts computer information.
Communicates routine problems within SOP.
Adjusts process to meet grade specifications.
Accesses and enters information in computer system.
Demonstrates ability to rectify machine paper breaks.
Explains effect of plant malfunction on the environmental performance of the mill.
Demonstrates basic understanding of the environmental licence conditions.
Explain the wet end safety procedures.
Inspects and maintains equipment/auxiliary, equipment/services written operating standards.
Demonstrates that product grade specifications are achieved within SOP.
Demonstrates that problems are identified and promptly rectified and/or reported.
Works within OH&S, SOP, environmental and safe working requirements and practices.