Assessor Resource

PPMPUL250
Store and distribute pulped product

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit of competency describes the outcome required to load, unload, transport and store pulped product.

The unit applies to production support operators who work in a pulp or paper manufacturing facility.

No licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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Evidence Required

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. Prepare for handling operations

1.1. Identify handling requirements and where required check with appropriate personnel.

1.2. Select appropriate personal protective and load shifting equipment and complete pre-operational checks to ensure operational effectiveness.

1.3. Inspect type and quantity of material for relocation and check work area for potential hazards, obstructions and spillage.

1.4. Confirm availability of required materials.

2. Load and unload product

2.1. Use load shifting equipment in line with organisational safety procedures, manufacturer’s instructions and environmental protection practices.

2.2. Use communication signals to notify nearby personnel of impending operation.

2.3. Estimate material dimensions and weight to ensure load and equipment is stable.

2.4. Load or unload product direct from the production line; observe and respond to people and hazards present.

3. Transport and store product

3.1. Transport product to appropriate storage location.

3.2. Identify, isolate and report non-conformant product.

3.3. Store product in approved configurations in relevant stock locations.

4. Document and report product information

4.1. Identify products with appropriate labels as required

4.2. Compile and verify inventory records in line with organizational procedures.

4.3. Communicate problems or variations with process, product or equipment to relevant personnel.

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 evidence that they can:

transfer loads of material, at least twice in line with required enterprise intervals, from the following list:

bleached or unbleached pulp

fluff pulp

crumbed pulp

baled, rolled or sheet pulp

slushed pulp

provide clear signals of operation using required signal systems including:

hand signals

whistles

sirens

loud speaker announcements

two way radios

label and store products in approved configurations in storage locations and complete inventory control records.

A person competent in this unit must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

pulping plant layout

pulping plant processes, at an overview level

typical work flow processes for transferring pulped products to and from designated storage areas

typical workplace hazards present during transfer operations and methods of minimising risks

capacity of transfer equipment in relation to dimensions and weight

methods to correctly load transfer equipment to ensure stability of load and equipment

key features of these varying signal systems used for transfer processes:

hand signals

whistles

sirens

loud speaker announcements

two way radios

typical industry chain of command for communicating signals during transfer processes

storage layout and categories for:

raw materials

finished pulped products

inventory labelling and recording systems

organisational procedures:

standard operating procedures specific to distributing and storing pulped product

workplace health and safety with particular emphasis on use of personal protective equipment

communication reporting lines

recording and reporting inventory, transfer processes, product and equipment faults.

The following resources must be made available:

load shifting equipment which can be:

fork lifts

'follow me' trolleys

loaders

skid steer loaders

dozers

cranes

truck-mounted loading cranes

gantry cranes

communication equipment used to signal operation of transfer equipment

personal protective equipment suitable for distributing and storing pulped product

commercial raw materials and pulped product for transfer which can be:

bleached or unbleached pulp

fluff pulp

crumbed pulp

baled, rolled or sheet pulp

slushed pulp

template documents for recording inventory, transfer process, product and equipment faults

organisational workplace health and safety and standard operating procedures for distributing and storing pulped product

relevant personnel for the purposes of communicating information

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.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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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. Prepare for handling operations

1.1. Identify handling requirements and where required check with appropriate personnel.

1.2. Select appropriate personal protective and load shifting equipment and complete pre-operational checks to ensure operational effectiveness.

1.3. Inspect type and quantity of material for relocation and check work area for potential hazards, obstructions and spillage.

1.4. Confirm availability of required materials.

2. Load and unload product

2.1. Use load shifting equipment in line with organisational safety procedures, manufacturer’s instructions and environmental protection practices.

2.2. Use communication signals to notify nearby personnel of impending operation.

2.3. Estimate material dimensions and weight to ensure load and equipment is stable.

2.4. Load or unload product direct from the production line; observe and respond to people and hazards present.

3. Transport and store product

3.1. Transport product to appropriate storage location.

3.2. Identify, isolate and report non-conformant product.

3.3. Store product in approved configurations in relevant stock locations.

4. Document and report product information

4.1. Identify products with appropriate labels as required

4.2. Compile and verify inventory records in line with organizational procedures.

4.3. Communicate problems or variations with process, product or equipment to relevant personnel.

Not Applicable

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 evidence that they can:

transfer loads of material, at least twice in line with required enterprise intervals, from the following list:

bleached or unbleached pulp

fluff pulp

crumbed pulp

baled, rolled or sheet pulp

slushed pulp

provide clear signals of operation using required signal systems including:

hand signals

whistles

sirens

loud speaker announcements

two way radios

label and store products in approved configurations in storage locations and complete inventory control records.

A person competent in this unit must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

pulping plant layout

pulping plant processes, at an overview level

typical work flow processes for transferring pulped products to and from designated storage areas

typical workplace hazards present during transfer operations and methods of minimising risks

capacity of transfer equipment in relation to dimensions and weight

methods to correctly load transfer equipment to ensure stability of load and equipment

key features of these varying signal systems used for transfer processes:

hand signals

whistles

sirens

loud speaker announcements

two way radios

typical industry chain of command for communicating signals during transfer processes

storage layout and categories for:

raw materials

finished pulped products

inventory labelling and recording systems

organisational procedures:

standard operating procedures specific to distributing and storing pulped product

workplace health and safety with particular emphasis on use of personal protective equipment

communication reporting lines

recording and reporting inventory, transfer processes, product and equipment faults.

The following resources must be made available:

load shifting equipment which can be:

fork lifts

'follow me' trolleys

loaders

skid steer loaders

dozers

cranes

truck-mounted loading cranes

gantry cranes

communication equipment used to signal operation of transfer equipment

personal protective equipment suitable for distributing and storing pulped product

commercial raw materials and pulped product for transfer which can be:

bleached or unbleached pulp

fluff pulp

crumbed pulp

baled, rolled or sheet pulp

slushed pulp

template documents for recording inventory, transfer process, product and equipment faults

organisational workplace health and safety and standard operating procedures for distributing and storing pulped product

relevant personnel for the purposes of communicating information

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.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Identify handling requirements and where required check with appropriate personnel. 
Select appropriate personal protective and load shifting equipment and complete pre-operational checks to ensure operational effectiveness. 
Inspect type and quantity of material for relocation and check work area for potential hazards, obstructions and spillage. 
Confirm availability of required materials. 
Use load shifting equipment in line with organisational safety procedures, manufacturer’s instructions and environmental protection practices. 
Use communication signals to notify nearby personnel of impending operation. 
Estimate material dimensions and weight to ensure load and equipment is stable. 
Load or unload product direct from the production line; observe and respond to people and hazards present. 
Transport product to appropriate storage location. 
Identify, isolate and report non-conformant product. 
Store product in approved configurations in relevant stock locations. 
Identify products with appropriate labels as required 
Compile and verify inventory records in line with organizational procedures. 
Communicate problems or variations with process, product or equipment to relevant personnel. 

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