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.

Raw materials delivered may be waste paper, chemicals, fuels and gas.
Blocks, pallets, shippers, signs, labels and strapping.

Conveyor systems, cranes, sorting tables.
Fork lift, straddle truck, trailer/tipper, articulated loader, side loader, mobile crane.
Hydraulic presses/blocking machinery, manual handling equipment.
Mechanical handling equipment (manual and motorised).
Accessories may include protective and high visibility safety clothing and equipment, break down tools and equipment, electronic communication equipment.
Hand and power tools

Fork lift tines, crane hooks, chains, slings and straps, grabs.

OH&S policies and procedures, and other statutory requirements (state and commonwealth); requirements include vehicle loading/unloading safety requirements, mechanical handling and safe working practices.
Internal and external environmental requirements.
Dangerous goods and services.
Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
New plant legislation.
Relevant operator licences and endorsements.

Sampling and test reports.
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.
Stock inventory, work orders, despatch documentation, quality assurance documentation, customer orders.
Process and instrument diagrams.

As per site agreement
Operator maintenance schedules
Maintenance systems

Computer data entry and retrieval.
Electronic weighbridge.
Sampling and testing equipment.

Internal/external suppliers and customers.
maintenance services.
team members
production/services co-ordinators.

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 paper types, specifications, characteristics and grade specifications.
Enters data and uses recording systems.
Calculates weights and tables.
Operates materials handling equipment and procedures.
Explains plant and yard layout.
Interprets data.
Demonstrates the ability to sort/grade waste paper to specification.
Demonstrates the ability to establish and maintain a safe work environment and complies with all SOP and OH&S requirements.
Demonstrates the ability to direct trucks to appropriate locations for unloading.
Demonstrates the ability to calculate and document accurately in accordance with enterprise requirements.
Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively with relevant personnel.
Works within OH&S, SOP, environmental and safe working requirements and practices.