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 packaging product

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 packaging product

Access to the full range of equipment involved in product packaging operations 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 packaging product

Reads and interprets required documentation, procedures and reports

Accesses and navigates and enters computer based information required for packaging of product including:

recording non-conforming product

recording faults and related action

identifies product and customer specifications

Interprets instruments, gauges and data recording equipment

Identifies and actions problems within level of responsibility

Identifies causes and effects of equipment or system faults and takes corrective action

Identifies and monitors process control points

Maintains situational awareness in the work area

Implements isolation and lockout procedures

Locates non-conforming product to designated areas

Operates required materials handling equipment

Maintains required materials handling equipment

Operates packaging and wrapping systems

Inspects and maintains equipment or systems to specification

Uses measuring equipment as required

Operates high risk load shifting equipment as required

Analyses and uses sensory information to adjust process to maintain safety, quality and productivity

Uses electronic and other control systems to control equipment to package product as required

Required knowledge

Procedures, regulations and legislative requirements relevant to packaging product 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

Causes and effects of system faults and rectification requirements

Working knowledge of packaging, processes, layout and associated services including operating parameters, variation and associated adjustments within level of responsibility

Manual transfer techniques and requirements

Packaging procedures and responsibilities

Application of high risk equipment as required

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 that control packaging of product

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.

Plant, systems and equipment may include

materials handling equipment including:

forklift and attachments

pallet truck

gantry crane

poly-wrapper

labelling system

RF (radio frequency) guns or barcode scanners

sweeper

transport equipment including trucks and trailers

ramps and dock levellers

wrapping and packing

guillotine, knives and cutting equipment

conveying systems

processes equipment (manual, motorised)

overhead cranes

scales

roll grab attachments

warehousing control systems

electronic, pneumatic and hydraulic process controls

computer systems

electronic screens and alarms

Materials and supplies may include:

slip sheets

plywood

container boxes (shippers)

security seals

shrink and stretch wraps

pallets

sheet paper

signs and labels

rolls

compressed air

Product may include:

unitised pallets

customer rolls and reels

cartons

polybundles

Electronic control systems may include:

Digital Control System (DCS)

touch screens

robotics

Legislation, regulatory, licensing and certification requirements may include:

OHS and environmental requirements (local, state and commonwealth)

activity or task specific high risk licensing requirements

freight transport legislation including load limits and restraint, driver fatigue and train of responsibility

Documentation, procedures and reports may include:

production and packaging schedules

quality procedures and quality assurance documentation including ISO 9002

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

work orders

SOP

customer orders

Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)

Maintenance may include:

operator level maintenance as per site agreement

operator maintenance schedules

maintenance supplies

maintenance systems

maintenance suppliers

pro-active maintenance strategies e.g. Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Reliability Centred Maintenance (RCM)

Quality assessments as per site requirements may include:

date coding

damaged packaging

sheet size

roll appearance

print quality

roll size

product identification

warehousing records

Actions may include:

process adjustments

reporting to authorised person

rectifying problem within level of responsibility

Communications may include

interaction with:

packaging co-ordinator

senior operators

drivers

internal/external customers and suppliers

maintenance services

team members

production/services co-ordinator

operational management

statutory authorities

Situational awareness may include

awareness of:

traffic

pedestrians

location of equipment

product

hazards

obstructions

unexpected movement

Sensory information may include:

visual

sound

feel

touch

smell

vibration

temperature

Forms of communications 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