List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
ELEMENTS | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions. |
1. Determine production requirements | 1.1. Access and interpret production plan. 1.2. Confirm grade specifications and limits and communicate to relevant personnel. 1.3. Determine process requirements according to standard operating procedures (SOP). 1.4. Confirm process supplies are available for production. 1.5. Determine chemical and material requirements. |
2. Inspect and prepare systems for startup | 2.1. Remove isolations according to housekeeping requirements. 2.2. Complete pre-startup checks on equipment in line with work health and safety (WHS), environmental and safe working requirements and practices. 2.3. Confirm electrical power and process supplies as available for production. 2.4. Prepare chemical and material delivery system for operation. 2.5. Confirm operational settings within specification. 2.6. Confirm production ready status with relevant personnel. 2.7. Check monitoring devices and systems and confirm as operational. 2.8. Identify faults and rectify as required. |
3. Co-ordinate startup operations | 3.1. Co-ordinate equipment startups for production. 3.2. Co-ordinate and confirm system functions by monitoring plant, equipment and control system/display monitors. 3.3. Communicate process operation status to relevant personnel. 3.4. Log, record and file production startup details. |
4. Stabilise production process after startup | 4.1. Monitor processes and adjust to rectify variations from specification. 4.2. Make adjustments/modifications to stabilise coating quality within specification. 4.3. Take samples as required to ensure product quality requirements are met. 4.4. Verify product tests as within specification. 4.5. Record process operation, production and quality data. |
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, and must be able to provide sufficient evidence of the ability to:
prepare and start up coated paper processes, at least twice in line with required enterprise intervals, for at least one of the following systems:
tail feed systems
chemical and material batching
laminating and coating
splicing
clay plant operation
calender
pre-reeler operations
super calendering
rewinding
drying systems
combine rollers
determine coating production requirements
conduct checks to ensure availability of sheet, coating chemicals and electrical power
conduct checks to ensure space availability for coated sheet
ensure isolations are removed according to standard operating procedures
conduct pre-startup checks of plant and equipment including instrumentation
input operational settings in preparation for startup in according to standard operating procedures
activate and confirm operation of coating system according to standard operating procedures
take samples, conduct tests on product post startup and interpret and record results
make process control adjustments to stabilise production and ensure product quality
conduct routine maintenance checks on equipment.
A person competent in this unit must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:
information provided on the production specification sheet
working knowledge of coated paper processes, system layout and associated services sufficient to carry out startup activities
interaction requirements within the coating area members and with the area's suppliers and customers
cause and effect of operational equipment faults
sampling and testing process for plant and system operations and process monitoring - purpose, standards and procedures as per site agreements
purpose of each of the steps in the preparation of the coating system for production
purpose of each component of the coating system
purpose and location of the coating chemical supply system
critical control points of the preparation for startup procedure
purpose of the process controls and how changes affect the production variables
critical control points of the startup procedure
critical control points of the monitoring process during startup
electronic and other control systems, operation and application to make appropriate adjustments that control coated paper processes.
The following resources must be made available:
access to the full range of equipment involved in coated paper process operations in a pulp or paper manufacturing facility
fully automated, semi-automated, manually operated plant and equipment appropriate to coated paper process operation and related consumables
personal protective equipment required for coated paper system operations
equipment, machinery and resources to prepare and start up coated paper systems
electronic screens and alarms, process control systems, analogue and digital instrumentation for coated paper processes
relevant personnel for the purposes of communicating information
sample workplace documentation on work health and safety (WHS) procedures, risks and hazards identification procedures, environmental and safe working requirements/practices, SOP and housekeeping requirements.
Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or in a productive environment that accurately reflects performance in a workplace.
Assessor requirements
Assessors must:
hold the appropriate assessor competency standards as outlined in regulations; and
be able to demonstrate vocational competencies at least to the level being assessed; and
be able to demonstrate how they are continuing to develop their VET knowledge and skills as well as maintaining their industry currency and assessor competence.