PPMHWP270
Unload waste paper


Application

This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to unload, grade, sort and store waste paper loads, in a pulp or paper manufacturing facility.

The unit applies to production support operators who sort and unload waste paper. This typically involves working in a facility with complex integrated equipment and continuous operations.

Licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this unit in some states and territories at the time of publication and may differ according to jurisdiction


Elements and Performance Criteria

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. Unload waste paper

1.1 Check and verify loads of waste paper, according to order and within productivity requirements and workplace health and safety (WHS) requirements.

1.2 Interpret, verify and receive load and product documentation.

1.3 Handle non conforming loads.

1.4 Identify handling characteristics for loads.

1.5 Select mechanical handling equipment and operate in accordance with load and handling characteristics and safe work practices.

2. Grade, sort and stack waste paper

2.1 Move waste paper to appropriate stacking locations consistent with type, quality and stock rotation requirements.

2.2 Construct stacks to provide stability and minimise problems.

2.3 Make provision for decks, storage bays and access for lifting equipment is made when storing.

3. Store product

3.1 Carry, raise and set down load safely, according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and workplace health and safety (WHS) requirements.

3.2. Store load in compliance with stock location requirements.

3.3. Complete inventory records documentation.

Evidence of Performance

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 unload, grade, sort and store waste paper loads, at least twice in line with required enterprise intervals, by:

using safety accessories including protective and high visibility safety clothing, breakdown tools and equipment and electronic communication equipment when unloading

identifying and monitoring process control points

using and interpreting electronic control systems, during checking and loading operations

sorting and grading waste paper to specifications

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

using approved manual handling techniques

operating and maintaining materials handling equipment, including high risk load shifting equipment as required

reporting on load documentation

communicating effectively, through written and verbal means, and using hand signals with others, in the work area when undertaking unloading of waste paper.


Evidence of Knowledge

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

documentation and procedures relevant to unloading waste paper, including, work health and safety(WHS) , high risk load shifting licensing requirements, environmental including relevant sustainability requirements, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), emergency evacuation procedures, safe working requirements and risks and hazard identification

workplace forms and their purpose, used in unloading, including job safety sheet, permit systems, weighbridge dockets, work orders, tally sheets, truck delivery dockets, invoices, stock inventory records and dispatch reports

situational awareness when unloading trucks including awareness of personnel, hazards, moving trucks and equipment

waste paper unloading processes, layout and associated services sufficient to receive waste paper within level of responsibility

stacking procedures and their implications for different storage areas

load types, specifications and characteristics

electronic and other control systems, operation and application to make appropriate adjustments that control waste paper receiving practices, within level of responsibility.


Assessment Conditions

The following resources must be made available:

access to the full range of equipment involved in unloading waste paper in a pulp or paper manufacturing facility

electronic control systems which including Digital Control System (DCS), touch screens or robotics for unloading waste paper

applicable work health and safety (WHS) and isolation work place procedures, environmental guidelines and safe working requirements, risks and hazard identification and workplace housekeeping requirements

personal protective equipment required for unloading waste paper

relevant personnel for the purposes of communicating information

sample workplace documentation, procedures and reports including Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), quality procedures, environmental sustainability requirements/practices, and safe work documentation.

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.


Foundation Skills

This section describes those core and employment skills that are essential to performance and are not explicit in the performance criteria.

Numeracy skills to:

use measuring equipment to estimate volume and weight

interprets instruments, gauges and data recording equipment.

Oral communication skills to:

select and use appropriate spoken communication strategies with work colleagues and other personnel on site when unloading trucks.

Reading skills to:

read and interpret documentation, procedures and reports.

Writing skills to:

complete forms and records accurately and legibly using correct technical vocabulary

access, navigate and enter computer-based information.

Technology skills to:

use electronic and other control systems to control equipment and processes for unloading waste paper

Problem solving skills to:

maintain situational awareness in the work area.


Sectors

Pulp and Paper Manufacturing.