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Evaluate emerging technologies and processes

Evaluate emerging technologies and processes

Unit of competency
National Code
PPMIND501
State Code
ODT96
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/02/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
31/05/2022
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
31/05/2022
Nominal Hours
55
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to research and evaluate emerging technologies and processes in the pulp and paper manufacturing industry and develop strategies to prepare for their potential impact on the organisation.The unit applies to leaders or managers in the pulp and paper manufacturing industry who are responsible for monitoring and guiding the activities of the organisation, anticipating new or emerging technologies and innovative approaches for the workplace.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Research emerging technologies and processes
  • 1.1 Research and review sources of information on emerging technologies and processes for pulp and paper manufacturing
  • 1.2 Assess and document emerging technologies and practices relevant to organisational context and innovation objectives
  • 1.3 Identify legislative requirements and organisational standards applicable to emerging technologies and processes
2. Evaluate impact of emerging technologies and processes
  • 2.1 Evaluate features and functions of emerging technologies and processes to determine advantages and disadvantages relevant to organisational context
  • 2.2 Assess and document potential impacts of emerging technologies and practices on current organisational technologies and processes
  • 2.3 Seek and obtain feedback from organisational representative on assessment of impact of emerging technologies and practices, and incorporate feedback into report
3. Develop strategies to prepare for emerging technologies and processes
  • 3.1 Develop and document strategies to prepare organisation for impacts and barriers of emerging technology and processes
  • 3.2 Identify and document changes to organisational technologies and processes required based on strategies to determine organisational response
  • 3.3 Seek, obtain and incorporate feedback from organisational representative on strategy and organisational response
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