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.

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 operating process control equipment

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 operating process control equipment

Access to the full range of equipment involved in operating process control equipment 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

This describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit.

Required skills

Uses required forms of communication in operating process control equipment

Reads and interprets required documentation, procedures and reports

Accesses and navigates control systems

Makes process adjustments using the control system

Identifies and actions problems within level of responsibility

Interprets instruments, gauges and other recording equipment

Understands the effect of adjustments on part or product specifications

Maintains situational awareness in the work area

Analyses and uses sensory information to adjust process 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 operating process control equipment including OHS, environmental including relevant sustainability requirements/practices, SOP, isolation procedures, safe working requirements, risks and hazard identification and housekeeping

Relevant forms of communication

Basic problem solving techniques consistent with level of responsibility

Materials, equipment and process sufficient to recognise material and equipment conditions which may lead to out of specification production

Risk management using the hierarchy of controls applied to the operation of computer controlled machines/processes

Approved hazard control, safety procedures and the use of PPE in relation to handling materials, equipment operation and cleanup

Symbols used in process controls

Computer-controlled machine operating procedures

Typical equipment malfunctions

Procedures for reporting equipment malfunctions

Procedures for reporting product or part deviations

Sensory information that indicates a deviation from standard operating parameters

Sufficient knowledge of electronic and other control systems, operation and application to make appropriate adjustments, within level of responsibility

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.

Procedures

All operations are performed in accordance with procedures including:

all relevant workplace procedures

work instructions

temporary instructions

relevant industry and government codes and standards

Typical hazards may include:

noise

debris

chemicals

heavy loads

hazardous materials

moving equipment

equipment operations

nip points

suspended loads

high risk equipment

electrical equipment failure

fire

Problems:

means 'apply known solutions to a limited range of predictable problems'

typical process and product problems may include:

machine electrical or mechanical malfunction

process deviation/variation

out of specification product

appropriate action for problems outside of area of responsibility may be reported to an appropriate person

appropriate action for solving problems within area of responsibility includes asking questions and seeking assistance from appropriate persons/sources

Key variables to be monitored may include:

speed

output rate

product integrity and general conformance to specification

Equipment may include:

computer systems

electronic screens and alarms

process control systems

analogue and digital instrumentation

fully automated, semi-automated, manually operated plant and equipment appropriate to process control equipment

Processes may include:

primary resources processes

waste paper handling processes

waste paper operations processes

pulping processes

chemical recovery systems

stock preparation systems

wet end processes

dry end processes

finishing and converting processes

warehousing and dispatch processes

water services processes

coated paper processes

steam generation processes

electrical power generation processes

Legislation, regulatory, licensing and certification requirements may include:

OHS and environmental requirements (local, state and commonwealth)

HAZCHEM

dangerous goods

external licensing requirements (for example, EPA, water authorities, local councils)

internal environmental control standards

Electronic control systems may include:

Digital Control System (DCS)

touch screens

robotics

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

Situational awareness may include

awareness of:

traffic

pedestrians

location of equipment

product

hazards

obstruction

unexpected movement

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

Sensory information may include:

visual

sound

feel

touch

smell

vibration

temperature