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.

bleaching plant operations
chip preparation
cleaning/washing systems
chemical preparation/treatment
pulp lapping production
stock distribution and storage
digester operations
mechanical pulping systems

bleached/unbleached pulp
crumbed pulp
baled/rolled/sheet pulp
slushed pulp

woodchips
pulp
steam
water
chemicals
power

power/steam systems
hydraulic/electrical systems
chemical delivery and processing
conveyors and pump distribution equipment
pneumatic systems
process plant
materials handling equipment
hand and power tools

OH&S policies and procedures
hazardous chemical handling
air and gas discharges
relevant endorsed licences
environmental legislation/requirements
Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
quality assurance requirements
safety instructions

work instructions/purchase orders
log sheets and shift reports
work orders
exception documents
delivery/distribution documentation
tally/production records
Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
incident reports
Materials Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
process and instrumentation diagrams

as per site agreement
operator maintenance schedules
test equipment is calibrated as per site agreement
maintenance systems


consistency
oven-dried chips
freeness
moisture control
chemical strengths
loading/storage configurations
steam pressures
shives
steam recovery
pH tests
fibre fractions
physical properties

pre process
in process
end of process

computer data entry, retrieval & interpretation
analogue control systems

internal/external
customers/suppliers
team members
Production/services or coordinator
maintenance services

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 operational data.
Interprets relevant verbal and written information.
Explains relevant 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.
Demonstrates relevant OH&S, environmental, safe work practices and emergency evacuation procedures.
Uses technology to assist work performance.
Communicates effectively with others.
Demonstrates that relevant tests are conducted in accordance with SOP.
Demonstrates that available data and test results are consistently interpreted and appropriate actions are selected and initiated.
Demonstrates that grade specification/quality is consistently maintained.
Demonstrates that problems in monitoring process are identified and rectified.
Demonstrates ability to inspect and maintain equipment systems to specifications.
Works within OH&S, SOP, environmental and safe working requirements and practices.