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.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence should be relevant to the work. It should satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include consideration of:

the required knowledge and skills tailored to the needs of the specific workplace

applicable OHS regulations, environmental and safe working requirements/practices, SOP and housekeeping requirements

applicable aspects of the range statement

practical workplace demonstration of skills in planning a complex activity

Context of and specific resources for assessment

A workplace assessment must be used to assess:

the application of required knowledge on the job

the application of skills on the job, over time and under a range of typical conditions that may be experienced in planning a complex activity

Access to the full range of equipment involved in planning a complex activity in a pulp or paper mill is required

Method of assessment

A combination of assessment methods should be used. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:

observation of applied skills and knowledge on the job

workplace demonstrations via a mock-up or simulation that replicate part/s of the job

answers to written or verbal questions about specific skills and knowledge

third-party reports from relevant and skilled personnel

written evidence e.g. log sheet entries, checklist entries, test results

Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and in keeping with the language and literacy capacity of the learner and the work being performed. This includes conducting an assessment in a manner that allows thoughts to be conveyed verbally so that the learner can both understand and be understood by the assessor (e.g. use plain English and terminology used on the job)

A holistic assessment with other units relevant to the pulp and paper industry, mill and job role is recommended

Additional information on approaches to assessment for the pulp and paper industry is provided in the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package

This describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit.

Required skills

Uses required forms of communication in planning a complex activity

Reads and interprets required documentation, procedures and reports

Accesses, navigates and enters computer-based information

Identifies and actions problems within level of responsibility

Develops a plan for a complex activity from information provided, incorporating technical, quality and time requirements, which is capable of appropriate results

Modifies plans as a result of outcomes achieved

Prioritises components of complex activities to achieve performance, quality and time requirements

Required knowledge

Procedures, regulations and legislative requirements relevant to planning a complex activity including OHS, environmental including relevant sustainability requirements/practices, SOP, isolation procedures, safe working requirements, risks and hazard identification and housekeeping

Relevant forms of communication

Basic problem-solving techniques consistent with level of responsibility

Components of complex activities to achieve performance, quality and time requirements

Technical, quality and time requirements to complete a complex activity

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.

Information provided to assist planning may include:

instructions

standard operation sheets

specifications

quality requirements

time allowances

outcome requirements

performance requirements

Plans

may or may not be documented

and may include:

tasks involving one or more steps or functions

a complete activity

Planning may involve:

activities performed in accordance with established procedures

but may require:

modification of procedures to deal with unforeseen developments

and will be:

related to work tasks and environments which are familiar to individual undertaking planning activity

Activity may require:

prioritising and sequencing of individual components

Complex activities may include:

clothing change

total plant shutdown/startup

grade/product change involving multiple process operations

trials

Legislation, regulatory, licensing and certification requirements may include:

OHS and environmental requirements (local, state and commonwealth)

Documentation, procedures and reports may include:

SOP

quality procedures

environmental sustainability requirements/practices

enterprise policies and procedures

safe work documentation e.g. plant clearance, job safety analysis, permit systems

Actions may include:

plan adjustments/modification

reporting to authorised person

rectifying problem within level of responsibility

Communications may include

interaction with:

internal/external customers and suppliers

team members

production/service co-ordinators

maintenance services

operational support personnel

operational management

statutory authorities

Forms of communication may include:

written e.g. log books, emails, incident and other reports, run sheets. data entry

reading and interpreting documentation e.g. SOP, manuals, checklists, drawings

verbal e.g. radio skills, telephone, face to face, handover

non-verbal e.g. hand signals, alarms, observations

signage e.g. safety, access