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

PPMPLN420 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Plan a complex activity

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Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency PPMPLN420 - Plan a complex activity
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to apply workplace procedures and instructions to plan a complex activity, in the pulp and paper industry. The unit applies to those operators who plan a complex activity, in a pulp or paper manufacturing facility. A complex activity is one related to work tasks and environments that involves a sequence of stages prior to and during implementation, including researching information, problem solving and troubleshooting, sequencing of activities, consideration of timelines and budgets. Complex activities affect more than one integrated system or process within a pulp or paper manufacturing facility.No licensing, legislative, regulatory, 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 required for planning a complex activity, 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.

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 complex activity requirements
  • Identify complex activity requirements consistent with safe work, environmental sustainability, quality, housekeeping and standard operating procedures.
  • Obtain and examine information to assist planning.
  • Identify resources required for completing complex activity.
  • Identify completion time for complex activity.
       
Element: Identify work method
  • Identify the scope of the complex activity and most suitable work method.
  • Identify alternative work methods, if required, to meet objectives of complex activity.
  • Establish relative advantage and disadvantage of each work method.
  • Select most appropriate work method.
       
Element: Prepare complex activity plan
  • Determine appropriate sequences of tasks.
  • Determine critical path for completion of complex activity, within time and budget.
  • Identify individual tasks required to apply work method and meet objectives.
  • Document complex activity plan.
       


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 complex activity requirements

1.1. Identify complex activity requirements consistent with safe work, environmental sustainability, quality, housekeeping and standard operating procedures.

1.2. Obtain and examine information to assist planning.

1.3. Identify resources required for completing complex activity.

1.4. Identify completion time for complex activity.

2. Identify work method

2.1. Identify the scope of the complex activity and most suitable work method.

2.2. Identify alternative work methods, if required, to meet objectives of complex activity.

2.3. Establish relative advantage and disadvantage of each work method.

2.4. Select most appropriate work method.

3. Prepare complex activity plan

3.1. Determine appropriate sequences of tasks.

3.2. Determine critical path for completion of complex activity, within time and budget.

3.3. Identify individual tasks required to apply work method and meet objectives.

3.4. Document complex activity plan.

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 plan sequences to complete complex activity, at least twice in line with required enterprise intervals by:

selecting a complex activity relevant to job role including:

clothing change

total plant shutdown/startup

grade/product change involving multiple process operations

trials

obtaining and examining all relevant information to satisfactorily complete the complex activity, including:

instructions

standard operation sheets

specifications

quality requirements

time allowances

outcome requirements

performance requirements

selecting the most appropriate work method and resources to complete the activity

developing a plan for the complex activity, covering appropriate information, technical, quality and time requirements, to achieve results

prioritising components in the plan to achieve satisfactory outcomes according to standard operating procedures (SOP)

determining the sequence of activities in the plan and estimate timelines and budget for the completion of tasks

documenting the complex activity plan according to organisational requirements.

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

procedures and information relevant to planning and undertaking a complex activity including risks and hazard identification, work health and safety (WHS), quality, environmental (including relevant sustainability requirements and practices), isolation, housekeeping and standard operating procedures.

problem-solving techniques consistent with level of responsibility and complex activities relevant to work role

procedures and work methods to follow when devising components of complex activities to achieve accurate planning, performance, quality and time requirements

planning documentation for complex activity requirements according to SOP.


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 complex activity requirements

1.1. Identify complex activity requirements consistent with safe work, environmental sustainability, quality, housekeeping and standard operating procedures.

1.2. Obtain and examine information to assist planning.

1.3. Identify resources required for completing complex activity.

1.4. Identify completion time for complex activity.

2. Identify work method

2.1. Identify the scope of the complex activity and most suitable work method.

2.2. Identify alternative work methods, if required, to meet objectives of complex activity.

2.3. Establish relative advantage and disadvantage of each work method.

2.4. Select most appropriate work method.

3. Prepare complex activity plan

3.1. Determine appropriate sequences of tasks.

3.2. Determine critical path for completion of complex activity, within time and budget.

3.3. Identify individual tasks required to apply work method and meet objectives.

3.4. Document complex activity plan.

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
Identify complex activity requirements consistent with safe work, environmental sustainability, quality, housekeeping and standard operating procedures. 
Obtain and examine information to assist planning. 
Identify resources required for completing complex activity. 
Identify completion time for complex activity. 
Identify the scope of the complex activity and most suitable work method. 
Identify alternative work methods, if required, to meet objectives of complex activity. 
Establish relative advantage and disadvantage of each work method. 
Select most appropriate work method. 
Determine appropriate sequences of tasks. 
Determine critical path for completion of complex activity, within time and budget. 
Identify individual tasks required to apply work method and meet objectives. 
Document complex activity plan. 

Forms

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