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.
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. 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 |
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 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.
Evidence of Knowledge
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.
Assessment Conditions
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.
Foundation Skills
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Range Statement
Not Applicable