FPPNUM320A
Measure and calculate routine workplace data

This unit describes the outcomes required to measure and calculate routine workplace data in the pulp and paper industryGeneral legislation, regulatory, licensing and certification requirements applicable to this unit are detailed in the range statement

Application

This unit applies to operators who measure and calculate routine workplace data in the pulp and paper industry. This work typically involves complex integrated equipment and continuous operations

This unit generally applies to those who:

use routine measuring instruments

calculate routine workplace measures

calculate performance measures, and

record routine workplace data

to meet safety, quality and productivity requirements


Prerequisites

Not Applicable


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Use routine measuring instruments

1.1. Routine measuring instruments are used within Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) regulations, environmental and safe working requirements/practices, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), and housekeeping requirements

1.2. Measuring instruments are selected and used to measure common workplace units

1.3. Faults with measuring instruments are identified and reported

2. Calculate routine workplace measures

2.1. Routine workplace measures are calculated within OHS regulations, environmental and safe working requirements/practices, SOP, and housekeeping requirements

2.2. Basic mathematical processes are used to calculate routine workplace measures of product characteristics

2.3. Calculations are verified by using estimating techniques

3. Calculate performance measures

3.1. Performance measures are calculated within OHS regulations, environmental and safe working requirements/practices, SOP, and housekeeping requirements

3.2. Percentages, ratios and proportions are calculated to derive information about workplace requirements and performance

3.3. Deviations in performance are identified and measured to determine the extent of variations

4. Record routine workplace data

4.1. Routine workplace data is recorded within OHS regulations, environmental and safe working requirements/practices, SOP, and housekeeping requirements

4.2. Results are recorded on standard graphs or charts

4.3. Errors in recording information on charts are identified and rectified

4.4. Graphs or charts are interpreted to identify trends and variations

Required Skills

This describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit.

Required skills

Uses required forms of communication in measuring and calculating routine workplace data

Reads and interprets required documentation, procedures and reports

Accesses, navigates and enters computer-based information

Identifies and actions problems within level of responsibility

Sources and applies new ideas and techniques to address unfamiliar situations or resolve problems

Identifies routine faults in measuring instruments

Uses numeracy skills and mathematical concepts to solve workplace problems

Selects and operates measuring instruments

Uses and applies the principles and units of measurement

Uses estimations processes

Verifies calculations

Achieves consistent levels of accuracy

Interprets mathematical symbols and diagrams

Presents mathematical data for use in the workplace

Required knowledge

Procedures, regulations and legislative requirements relevant to measuring and calculating routine workplace data including OHS, environmental including relevant sustainability requirements/practices, SOP, isolation procedures, safe working requirements, risks and hazard identification and housekeeping

Basic problem-solving techniques consistent with level of responsibility

Purpose of graphs or charts

Purpose of measuring instruments

Relationship between different measurement scales

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 measuring and calculating routine workplace data

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 measuring and calculating routine workplace data

Access to the full range of equipment involved in measuring and calculating routine workplace data 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.

Measuring devices may include:

scales

vernier callipers

meters

gauges

Mathematical processes may include:

addition

subtraction

multiplication

division

Product characteristics may include:

length

weight

capacity

time

temperature

moisture

Manual or electronic calculations may include:

percentages

proportions

ratio

results using decimals, simple factions and whole numbers percentages

Performance measures may include:

percentage

proportion

ratio

Productivity and efficiency measures may include:

delay

waste

speed

tonnage

through put

asset utilisation

machine efficiency

Legislation, regulatory, licensing and certification requirements may include:

OHS and environmental requirements (local, state and commonwealth)

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

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

team members

production/service co-ordinators

maintenance services

operational support personnel

operational management

statutory authorities

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


Sectors

Not Applicable


Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills


Licensing Information

Refer to Unit Descriptor