Measure and calculate routine workplace data

Unit of competency Outline

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Unit of competency

National Code
PPMNUM320

State Code
AXG28

TGA Status
Deleted

DTWD Status
Deleted

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

010103 - Statistics

Original Release Date

25/08/2016

Nominal Hours

Description

This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to measure, analyse and report routine workplace data, in the pulp and paper industry.The unit applies to those operators who measure and calculate routine workplace data in the pulp and paper industry. No licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Notes

Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Use routine measuring instruments

1.1. Interpret work order within documentation and procedures, workplace health and safety (WHS) requirements, productivity and efficiency measures and standard operating procedures (SOP).
1.2. Select and use measuring devices and instruments to measure common workplace units.
1.3. Identify and report faults with measuring instruments, according to SOP.

2. Calculate routine workplace measures

2.1. Calculate basic workplace measures of product characteristics.
2.2. Verify calculations by using estimating techniques.

3. Calculate performance measures

3.1. Calculate percentages, ratios and proportions to derive information about workplace requirements and performance.
3.2. Identify and measure deviations in performance to determine the extent of variations.

4. Record routine workplace data

4.1. Record results on standard graphs or charts.
4.2. Identify and rectify errors in recording information on charts.
4.3. Interpret graphs or charts to identify trends and variations.

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Replaces

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
AUY15	FPPNUM320A	Measure and calculate routine workplace data	Unit of competency

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
BAH2	PPM30216	Certificate III in Papermaking Operations	Qualification
BAH1	PPM30116	Certificate III in Pulping Operations	Qualification