Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

FPPRES250A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Distribute woodchips

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Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency FPPRES250A - Distribute woodchips
Description This unit describes the outcomes required to distribute woodchips in the pulp and paper industryGeneral legislation, regulatory, licensing and certification requirements applicable to this unit are detailed in the range statementSpecific high risk and (non-high risk) load shifting licensing requirements for this unit may be applicable and are to be met separately and prior to the achievement of this unit
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit applies to operators who distribute woodchips in the pulp and paper industry. This work typically involves complex integrated equipment and continuous operationsThis unit generally applies to those who:plan woodchip distributionstart up transfer equipment and chip distributor, anddistribute woodchips to storage facilityto meet safety, quality and productivity requirementsIt does not include receiving or unloading materials, preparing and operating the woodchip production system or troubleshooting and rectifying primary resource operations
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Not Applicable
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities
Slides
PPT
Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Plan woodchip distribution
  • Woodchip distribution is planned within Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) regulations, environmental and safe working requirements/practices, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), and housekeeping requirements
  • Future storage size requirement is estimated from production and distribution schedules
  • Filling or distribution patterns are planned to enable maximum woodchip storage
  • Requirements for specific sequences in filling deposit areas are identified
  • Direction and extent for distribution and contraction is planned and confirmed with relevant personnel
  • Chip distribution requirements are estimated considering the reach and limitations of the chip slinging and chip moving equipment
       
Element: Start up transfer equipment and chip distributor
  • Transfer equipment and chip distributer is started up within OHS regulations, environmental and safe working requirements/practices, SOP, and housekeeping requirements
  • Pre-startup checks are completed for conveyors, chip distributor, and wheeled or tracked vehicles
  • Isolations are removed
  • Deposit areas are checked to ensure clearance for startup
  • Other operators are informed of impending startup
  • Conveyors and chip spreading processes are started and correct transfer of woodchips is confirmed
       
Element: Distribute woodchips to storage facility
  • Woodchips are distributed to storage facility within OHS regulations, environmental and safe working requirements/practices, SOP, and housekeeping requirements
  • Equipment is prepared for distribution of woodchips
  • Storage is inspected to identify hazards within the vehicle operational area
  • Notice of impending operation is communicated to relevant personnel
  • Woodchip distribution is manoeuvred to enable filling or distribution over required area
  • Woodchips are distributed to storage facilities
       


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.

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 distributing woodchips

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 distributing woodchips

Access to the full range of equipment involved in distributing woodchips 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


Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

This describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit.

Required skills

Uses required forms of communication for distributing woodchips

Reads and interprets required documentation, procedures and reports

Accesses, navigates and enters computer-based information

Interprets instruments, gauges and data recording equipment

Identifies and actions problems within level of responsibility

Monitors and controls process control points

Maintains situational awareness in the work area

Identifies wood types and grades

Selects and directs woodchips to appropriate area

Implements procedures for the distribution of woodchips

Implements isolation procedures

Operates high risk (and non-high risk) load shifting equipment as required

Operates plant and equipment

Uses measuring equipment as required

Analyses and uses sensory information to alter work sequence to maintain safety, quality and productivity

Uses electronic and other control systems to control equipment and processes as required

Required knowledge

Procedures, regulations and legislative requirements relevant to distributing woodchips 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

Equipment fault identification and corrective action

Working knowledge of woodchip distribution area layout and associated services including operating parameters, variation and associated adjustments within level of responsibility

Woodchip pile segregation purpose and techniques

Machine and plant maintenance requirements and procedures

Application of high risk (and non-high risk) load shifting equipment as required

Sensory information that indicates a deviation from standard operating parameters

Sufficient knowledge of electronic and other control systems, operation and application to make appropriate adjustments that control woodchip distribution processes, within level of responsibility

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.

Productivity requirements may include:

energy efficiency

waste minimisation

evaporation minimisation, including landfill and waste water reduction

environmentally safe waste disposal

consideration of resource utilisation, including fibre efficiency

minimising delays

chemical recovery maximisation

meeting key performance indicators

line speed

handovers

quality checks

meeting output targets i.e. net tonnes per employee per annum

machine/process time availability i.e. time the machine or process is making product

machine/process production rate

Materials and supplies may include:

woodchips

Equipment may include:

chip spreaders and slingers,

silos

hopper and storage systems

trailer or tipper

articulated loader

tracked dozer and front end loader

video monitoring

electronic weighing and measuring equipment

computer systems

electronic screens and alarms

process control systems

analogue and digital instrumentation

fully automated, semi-automated, manually operated plant and equipment appropriate to woodchip distribution

Accessories may include:

protective and high visibility safety clothing and equipment

break down tools and equipment

electronic communication equipment

Legislation, regulatory, licensing and certification requirements may include:

OHS and environmental requirements (local, state and commonwealth)

activity or task specific high risk and (non-high risk) load shifting licensing requirements

Documentation, procedures and reports may include:

SOP

quality procedures

environmental sustainability requirements/practices

plant manufacturing operating manuals

oil or chemical spills and disposal guidelines

plant isolation documentation

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

enterprise policy, procedures and guidelines

weighbridge dockets

work orders

tally sheets

truck delivery dockets

invoices

non-conformance reports

log sheets (production/equipment)

equipment performance data

tonnage, input and conversion

Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)

pile survey documents

process and instrument diagrams

Maintenance may include:

operator level maintenance as per site agreement

operator maintenance schedules

maintenance systems

maintenance suppliers

proactive maintenance strategies e.g. Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Reliability Centred Maintenance (RCM)

Actions may include:

process adjustments

reporting to authorised person

rectifying problem within level of responsibility

Communications may include

interaction with:

internal/external customers and suppliers

work area personnel

maintenance services

team members

production/service co-ordinator

operational management

statutory authorities

Situational awareness may include

awareness of:

traffic

pedestrians

location of equipment

product

hazards

obstruction

unexpected movement

Sensory information may include:

visual

sound

feel

touch

smell

vibration

temperature

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

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
Woodchip distribution is planned within Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) regulations, environmental and safe working requirements/practices, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), and housekeeping requirements 
Future storage size requirement is estimated from production and distribution schedules 
Filling or distribution patterns are planned to enable maximum woodchip storage 
Requirements for specific sequences in filling deposit areas are identified 
Direction and extent for distribution and contraction is planned and confirmed with relevant personnel 
Chip distribution requirements are estimated considering the reach and limitations of the chip slinging and chip moving equipment 
Transfer equipment and chip distributer is started up within OHS regulations, environmental and safe working requirements/practices, SOP, and housekeeping requirements 
Pre-startup checks are completed for conveyors, chip distributor, and wheeled or tracked vehicles 
Isolations are removed 
Deposit areas are checked to ensure clearance for startup 
Other operators are informed of impending startup 
Conveyors and chip spreading processes are started and correct transfer of woodchips is confirmed 
Woodchips are distributed to storage facility within OHS regulations, environmental and safe working requirements/practices, SOP, and housekeeping requirements 
Equipment is prepared for distribution of woodchips 
Storage is inspected to identify hazards within the vehicle operational area 
Notice of impending operation is communicated to relevant personnel 
Woodchip distribution is manoeuvred to enable filling or distribution over required area 
Woodchips are distributed to storage facilities 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

FPPRES250A - Distribute woodchips
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