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.

refining systems
blending system
proportioning system
broke system
dump chests
chemical/additive plants

water
stock
chemicals
additives
steam

refiners, pumps, valves, chests, agitators
pulpers, screens, cleaners, disc deckers
monitoring and alarm systems

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

Furnish specifications
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
Process and instrument diagrams

as per site agreement
operator maintenance schedules
maintenance systems

freeness/wetness
pH
consistency
residuals
flow rates
concentrations

process control and monitoring equipment, input and extract data
Communication channels:
wet end operators
dry end operators
pulping operators
supervisors
service suppliers
machine operators
maintenance
management

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.
Isolations and lockouts according to SOP.
Demonstrates that faults are rectified within site agreements.
Accesses and enters information in recording system.
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.