Application
This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to apply workplace procedures and instructions to plan, undertake and review a routine task, in the pulp and paper industry.
The unit applies to those operators who plan, undertake and review a routine task in the pulp and paper industry. A routine task is one related to work tasks and environments, consisting of a series of single linear stages, which are familiar to the individual undertaking the planning activity. Routine tasks are contained within a single system or process in a pulp or paper manufacturing facility.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory, 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 task requirements | 1.1. Identify task requirements within work health and safety (WHS) procedures, environmental procedures, standard operating procedures (SOP) and housekeeping requirements. 1.2. Obtain, clarify and understand instructions on documentation and procedures. 1.3. Obtain, clarify and understand information to assist planning and specifications for task outcomes. 1.4. Identify completion time and quality measures for task requirements. |
2. Plan steps required to complete task | 2.1. Clarify and understand individual steps or activities required to undertake tasks. 2.2. Check planned steps and outcomes to ensure conformity with instructions and relevant specifications. 2.3. Complete required sequence of activities as identified in the plan. |
3. Review plan | 3.1. Compare task outcomes with the planned objectives, task instructions, specifications and task requirements. 3.2. Review the plan, when necessary, to better meet objectives and task requirements. 3.3. Make adjustments to plan, report to an authorised person or rectify the problem, within level of responsibility, according to SOPs. |
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 plan sequences to complete routine tasks, at least twice in line with required enterprise intervals by:
identifying routine tasks relevant to own work role
identifying and applying any workplace procedures, safety procedures and quality measures relevant to the tasks to be satisfactorily completed
identifying and applying information to assist planning and completion of tasks, including instructions, standard operation sheets, specifications, time allowances, outcome requirements and performance requirements
asking questions for supervisors to clarify any instructions related to these tasks
estimating the completion time for each task.
planning a sequence of steps to undertake to complete these tasks
reporting the planned approach, according to standard operating procedures (SOP)
completing required sequence of activities as identified in the plan
comparing the planned approach with the actual completion of tasks
revising planning sequence of tasks to improve performance
modifying plan to better meet objectives and task requirements.
Evidence of Knowledge
A person competent in this unit must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:
procedures and information relevant to planning and undertaking a routine task including work health and safety (WHS) procedures, quality procedures, environmental requirements and practices, SOP, isolation procedures, risks and hazard identification and housekeeping
basic problem-solving techniques consistent with level of responsibility and workplace tasks relevant to work role
planning sequences to complete routine tasks, related to work tasks and environments which are familiar to individual undertaking planning activity
technical, quality and time requirements to complete tasks
procedures to undertake reviews and adjustments of workplace plans to complete tasks.
Assessment Conditions
The following resources must be made available:
access to equipment required for planning and undertaking routine tasks 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 a simulated environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting.
Assessor requirements
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: | apply quality control checks and interpret and check specifications. |
Reading skills to: | read and interpret required documentation, procedures and reports relevant to planning and completing workplace tasks. |
Writing skills to: | document a planned approach to workplace tasks in clear legible writing. |
Technical skills skills to: | access, navigate and enter computer-based information. |
Range Statement
Not Applicable
Sectors
Pulp and Paper Manufacturing