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

PPMNUM210 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Estimate and calculate basic data

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency PPMNUM210 - Estimate and calculate basic data
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to estimate, calculate and record basic data in the pulp and paper industry. This work typically is typically undertaken in an industry setting of complex integrated equipment and continuous operations.This unit applies to those who estimate and calculate basic data in the pulp and paper industry.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

The following resources must be made available:

access to the full range of equipment involved in estimating and calculating basic data in a pulp or paper manufacturing facility

sample workplace documentation, procedures and reports including (SOP), quality procedures, environmental sustainability requirements/practices, plant manufacturing operating manuals and enterprise policies and procedures.

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.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
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: Identify and interpret workplace data
  • Select and interpret numerical information required for routine workplace tasks
  • Interpret and comprehend whole numbers and routine or familiar percentages, ratios and volume calculations used in the workplace
       
Element: Estimate and undertake basic calculations
  • Use basic arithmetic for workplace calculations
  • Undertake calculations to meet process points and production requirements
  • Make estimations of calculations to check results are within realistic limits
       
Element: Use workplace measuring equipment
  • Select and use measuring instruments to accurately measure equipment settings and product characteristics
  • Measure product characteristics and process points and calculate variations from standard in accordance with work/occupational health and safety (WHS/OHS), environmental and safe working practices
  • Identify and report measuring instrument faults to ensure that they are available for subsequent use
       
Element: Record data
  • Record results using standard methods and following workplace requirements
  • Identify possible incorrect recordings by comparing with estimations and historical data
  • Report abnormal results to appropriate personnel
       


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. Identify and interpret workplace data

1.1. Select and interpret numerical information required for routine workplace tasks

1.2. Interpret and comprehend whole numbers and routine or familiar percentages, ratios and volume calculations used in the workplace

2. Estimate and undertake basic calculations

2.1. Use basic arithmetic for workplace calculations

2.2. Undertake calculations to meet process points and production requirements

2.3. Make estimations of calculations to check results are within realistic limits

3. Use workplace measuring equipment

3.1. Select and use measuring instruments to accurately measure equipment settings and product characteristics

3.2. Measure product characteristics and process points and calculate variations from standard in accordance with work/occupational health and safety (WHS/OHS), environmental and safe working practices

3.3. Identify and report measuring instrument faults to ensure that they are available for subsequent use

4. Record data

4.1. Record results using standard methods and following workplace requirements

4.2. Identify possible incorrect recordings by comparing with estimations and historical data

4.3. Report abnormal results to appropriate 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 of the ability to:

use measuring instruments at least twice in line with required enterprise intervals to take production measurements including:

product quality

delay

waste

speed

tonnage

throughput

asset utilisation

machine efficiency

estimate and calculate basic measures used in production operations, at least twice in line with required enterprise intervals, including:

product characteristics - dimensions, weight and volume

production timelines and processing speed

use basic operations of arithmetic required for production operations, involving whole numbers, fractions and decimals, including:

addition

subtraction

multiplication

division

percentages

ratios and proportions

write numerical information accurately and legibly

record basic workplace data accurately on statistical process charts, production tally sheets and other formats required for the pulp and paper industry

identify standard faults in measuring instruments

estimate measures using whole numbers and decimals

verify estimations against relevant calculations.

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

place value and use of zero

number systems including integers and mixed numbers, rational numbers (fractions), decimals, percentage

reasons for estimating

basic methods of estimation, including rounding

basic arithmetic, geometric and other measures used in pulp or paper production

types and purpose of measuring instruments

methods for taking basic production measurements

purpose of recording statistical data.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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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. Identify and interpret workplace data

1.1. Select and interpret numerical information required for routine workplace tasks

1.2. Interpret and comprehend whole numbers and routine or familiar percentages, ratios and volume calculations used in the workplace

2. Estimate and undertake basic calculations

2.1. Use basic arithmetic for workplace calculations

2.2. Undertake calculations to meet process points and production requirements

2.3. Make estimations of calculations to check results are within realistic limits

3. Use workplace measuring equipment

3.1. Select and use measuring instruments to accurately measure equipment settings and product characteristics

3.2. Measure product characteristics and process points and calculate variations from standard in accordance with work/occupational health and safety (WHS/OHS), environmental and safe working practices

3.3. Identify and report measuring instrument faults to ensure that they are available for subsequent use

4. Record data

4.1. Record results using standard methods and following workplace requirements

4.2. Identify possible incorrect recordings by comparing with estimations and historical data

4.3. Report abnormal results to appropriate personnel

Not Applicable
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
Select and interpret numerical information required for routine workplace tasks 
Interpret and comprehend whole numbers and routine or familiar percentages, ratios and volume calculations used in the workplace 
Use basic arithmetic for workplace calculations 
Undertake calculations to meet process points and production requirements 
Make estimations of calculations to check results are within realistic limits 
Select and use measuring instruments to accurately measure equipment settings and product characteristics 
Measure product characteristics and process points and calculate variations from standard in accordance with work/occupational health and safety (WHS/OHS), environmental and safe working practices 
Identify and report measuring instrument faults to ensure that they are available for subsequent use 
Record results using standard methods and following workplace requirements 
Identify possible incorrect recordings by comparing with estimations and historical data 
Report abnormal results to appropriate personnel 

Forms

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