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Unload waste paper

Unload waste paper

Unit of competency
National Code
PPMHWP270
State Code
AXH77
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
06/05/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
25/08/2016
Field of Education
089901 - Purchasing, Warehousing And Distribution
Original Release Date
25/08/2016
Nominal Hours
25
Description
This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to unload, grade, sort and store waste paper loads, in a pulp or paper manufacturing facility. The unit applies to production support operators who sort and unload waste paper. This typically involves working in a facility with complex integrated equipment and continuous operations.Licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this unit in some states and territories at the time of publication and may differ according to jurisdiction
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Unload waste paper
  • 1.1 Check and verify loads of waste paper, according to order and within productivity requirements and workplace health and safety (WHS) requirements.
  • 1.2 Interpret, verify and receive load and product documentation.
  • 1.3 Handle non conforming loads.
  • 1.4 Identify handling characteristics for loads.
  • 1.5 Select mechanical handling equipment and operate in accordance with load and handling characteristics and safe work practices.
2. Grade, sort and stack waste paper
  • 2.1 Move waste paper to appropriate stacking locations consistent with type, quality and stock rotation requirements.
  • 2.2 Construct stacks to provide stability and minimise problems.
  • 2.3 Make provision for decks, storage bays and access for lifting equipment is made when storing.
3. Store product
  • 3.1 Carry, raise and set down load safely, according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and workplace health and safety (WHS) requirements.
  • 3.2. Store load in compliance with stock location requirements.
  • 3.3. Complete inventory records documentation.
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AUY12 FPPHWP270A Unload waste paper Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODT64 PPMHRF203 Unload recovered fibre Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BAH4 PPM20116 Certificate II in Pulping Operations Qualification