FPPHWP270A
Unload waste paper

This unit describes the outcomes required to unload waste paper 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

Application

This unit applies to operators who unload waste paper in the pulp and paper industry. This work typically involves complex integrated equipment and continuous operations

This unit generally applies to those who:

unload waste paper

grade, sort and stack waste paper, and

store product

to meet safety, quality and productivity requirements

It does not include receiving waste paper or storing and dispatching waste paper


Prerequisites

Not Applicable


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Unload waste paper

1.1. Waste paper is unloaded within Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) regulations, environmental and safe working requirements/practices, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), and housekeeping requirements

1.2. Load or product documentation is received, interpreted and verified

1.3. Non-conforming loads are handled

1.4. Load and handling characteristics are identified

1.5. Mechanical handling equipment is selected and operated in accordance with load and handling characteristics

2. Grade, sort and stack waste paper

2.1. Waste paper is graded, sorted and stacked within OHS regulations, environmental and safe working requirements/practices, SOP, and housekeeping requirements

2.2. Waste paper is moved to appropriate stacking locations consistent with type, quality and stock rotation requirements

2.3. Stacks are constructed to provide stability and minimise problems

2.4. Provision for decks, storage bays and access for lifting equipment is made when storing

3. Store product

3.1. Product is stored within OHS regulations, environmental and safe working requirements/practices, SOP, and housekeeping requirements

3.2. Load is carried, raised and set down safely

3.3. Load is stored in compliance with stock location requirements

3.4. Inventory records documentation is completed

Required Skills

This describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit.

Required skills

Uses required forms of communication in unloading waste paper

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

Identifies and monitors process control points

Maintains situational awareness in the work area

Uses measuring equipment as required

Stacks and stores waste paper efficiently and safely

Handles non-conformance loads

Minimises handling to meet loading, processing, and stock rotation requirements

Delivers paper as required, to meet production requirements

Uses approved manual handling techniques

Maintains machinery

Operates materials handling equipment

Operates high risk (and non-high risk) load shifting 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 unloading waste paper including OHS, environmental including relevant sustainability requirements/practices, SOP, isolation procedures, safe working requirements, risks and hazard identification and housekeeping

Emergency and evacuation procedures

Relevant forms of communication

Basic problem-solving techniques consistent with level of responsibility

Working knowledge of waste paper unloading processes, layout and associated services sufficient to unload waste paper within level of responsibility

Stacking procedures, implications and requirements

Deck or storage bay requirements

Load types, specifications and characteristics

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 that control waste paper unloading processes, within level of responsibility

Evidence Required

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 unloading waste paper

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 unloading waste paper

Access to the full range of equipment involved in unloading waste paper 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


Range Statement

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:

waste paper

blocks

pallets

loose

reels

product

Equipment may include:

conveyor systems

cranes

sorting tables

fork lift

straddle truck

trailer or tipper

articulated loader

side loader

mobile crane or other materials

handling equipment

hand and power tools

computer systems

fully automated, semi-automated, manually operated plant and equipment appropriate to unloading waste paper

Accessories may include:

protective and high visibility safety clothing and equipment

break down tools and equipment

electronic communication equipment

Electronic control systems may include:

Digital Control System (DCS)

touch screens

robotics

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

weighbridge dockets

work orders

tally sheets

truck delivery dockets

invoices

non-conformance reports

test results and reports

log sheets (production or equipment)

equipment performance data

tonnage

input and conversion

stock inventory

process and instrument diagrams

Maintenance may include:

operator level maintenance as per site agreement

maintenance systems

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

Sampling or testing may include:

sampling at process by operator to site specifications

visual assessment of load for unacceptable contaminants

Actions may include:

process adjustments

reporting to authorised person

rectifying problem within level of responsibility

Situational awareness may include

awareness of:

traffic

pedestrians

location of equipment

product

hazards

obstruction

unexpected movement

Communications may include

interaction with:

internal/external suppliers and customers

maintenance services

team members

operational management

Sensory information may include:

visual

sound

feel

touch

smell

vibration

temperature

Forms of communications 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


Sectors

Not Applicable


Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills


Licensing Information

Refer to Unit Descriptor