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

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

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 storage and inventory systems.
Operates manual/materials handling equipment.
Conducts routine maintenance of equipment.
Interprets documentation.
Identifies internal/external suppliers.
Explains traffic flows and work area conditions.
Demonstrates that product is successfully stored in appropriate locations
Demonstrates that non-conformance loads are identified and acted upon.
Demonstrates that product is handled to minimise damage.
Demonstrates that inventory records are maintained as required.
Work is carried out in compliance with relevant OH&S, SOP and safe work practices.
Works within OH&S, SOP, environmental and safe working requirements and practices.