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.

coating process
tail feed systems
coating makedown
splicing
clay plant operation
calender
pre reeler operations
super calendering
monitoring systems
rewindering
drying systems
carbornate makedown
material makedown
internal unloading
starch cooking
combine rollers
testing

chemicals
power
water
additives
steam
labels
felts
equipment
gas
accessories (parts)
air
base paper

equipment appropriate to the off-line coating processes, for example, coater, splicer, pre reelers, calender, super calender, parent rolls/reels, cranes, pigment and coating makedown, starch cooking.

OH&S
environmental requirements
legislation (state and commonwealth)
enterprise policies and procedures
Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
quality assurance

SOP
product specifications/schedules
maintenance logs
job sheets
site agreements
safety instructions
process and instrument diagrams

as per site agreement
operator maintenance schedules
maintenance suppliers

computer systems
electronic screens and alarms
process control systems

internal/external customers and suppliers
team members
production/service co-ordinator
maintenance service

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
Identifies sources of historical and operational data.
Interprets relevant verbal and written information.
Explains systems, processes and functions.
Identifies and implements in-process test requirements.
Describes cause and effects of test results and actions.
Explains impact of inappropriate responses.
Explains product grade and process adjustment procedures.
Describes causes and effects of system faults and rectification requirements.
Identifies and implements operational procedures.
Explains use and handling requirements of chemicals used; their purpose, effects, hazards and SOP.
Uses technology to assist work performance.
Responds to emergencies/crash shutdowns in accordance with SOP.
Implements isolations and lockouts according to SOP.
Maintains grade specification/quality or initiates appropriate action to rectify.
Rectifies faults within site agreements.
Recommendations for further action are made.
Maintains plant operation/production with minimal interruptions.
Complies with relevant OH&S and SOP requirements.
Interprets trouble shooting guides, operational data, treat analysis and test results.
Uses effective data gathering and analysis techniques.
Operates test equipment.
Logs and records information.
Communicates with other personnel/sections/departments to assist with diagnosis and resolution of operational problems.
Works within OH&S, SOP, environmental and safe working requirements and practices.