Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the outcomes required to solve systemic problems in the pulp and paper industry within limits of responsibility General legislation, regulatory, licensing and certification requirements applicable to this unit are detailed in the range statement |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit applies to operators who solve systemic problems in the pulp and paper industry. This work typically involves complex integrated equipment and continuous operations This unit generally applies to those who:
to meet safety, quality and productivity requirements It does not include identifying and rectifying problems in the workplace |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor
Pre-Requisites
Not Applicable
Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
This unit contains employability skills |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Identify and describe the problem |
1.1. Problem is identified and described within Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) regulations, environmental and safe working requirements/practices, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), and housekeeping requirements |
1.2. Information is gathered to define the type of problem |
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1.3. Information is gathered to define the extent of the problem |
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1.4. Information is gathered on the effect of the problem with regard to quality or productivity |
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2. Assess the situation and determine actions |
2.1. Situation is assessed and actions are determined within OHS regulations, environmental and safe working requirements/practices, SOP, and housekeeping requirements |
2.2. Immediate action is taken if safety, quality or productivity are compromised |
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2.3. Personnel are notified as required |
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2.4. Problem is referred to appropriate group or department if required |
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2.5. Possible types of problem solving activities/methodologies available are assessed and most appropriate is determined |
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3. Conduct analysis |
3.1. Analysis is conducted within OHS regulations, environmental and safe working requirements/practices, SOP, and housekeeping requirements |
3.2. Team is assembled for analysis, if required |
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3.3. Selected problem solving methodology is used |
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3.4. Possible solutions are determined |
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3.5. Quick fixes are conducted if required |
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3.6. Favoured solutions are determined |
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4. Determine action plan |
4.1. Action plan is determined within OHS regulations, environmental and safe working requirements/practices, SOP, and housekeeping requirements |
4.2. Action plan is developed including contingencies |
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4.3. Plan is documented following workplace procedures |
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4.4. Plan is communicated to appropriate personnel |
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4.5. Plan is approved by appropriate personnel |
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5. Implement plan |
5.1. Plan is implemented within OHS regulations, environmental and safe working requirements/practices, SOP, and housekeeping requirements |
5.2. Resources to implement the plan are identified and organised |
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5.3. Plan is scheduled |
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5.4. Plan is communicated to team and other personnel |
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5.5. Team members are assisted where required |
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5.6. Planned changes are made to solve the problem |
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6. Monitor and evaluate the solution |
6.1. The solution is monitored and evaluated within OHS regulations, environmental and safe working requirements/practices, SOP, and housekeeping requirements |
6.2. Changes are monitored |
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6.3. Effectiveness of the solution is evaluated |
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6.4. Contingency plans are implemented if required |
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7. Document and report changes |
7.1. Changes are documented and reported within OHS regulations, environmental and safe working requirements/practices, SOP, and housekeeping requirements |
7.2. Required documentation is finalised |
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7.3. Outcome of the solution is reported |
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7.4. Outcomes of the solution are communicated to team and appropriate personnel |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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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. |
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Overview of assessment |
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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:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
A workplace assessment must be used to assess:
Access to the full range of equipment involved in integrated continuous manufacturing 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:
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 |
Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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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. |
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Type and extent of the problem may include: |
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Problem solving activities and methodologies may include: |
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Contingencies may include: |
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Resources may include: |
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Operations may include: |
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Equipment may include: |
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Electronic control systems may include: |
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Legislation, regulatory, licensing and certification requirements may include: |
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Documentation, procedures and reports may include: |
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Actions may include: |
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Sampling and testing may include: |
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Communications may include |
interaction with:
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Situational awareness may include |
awareness of:
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Forms of communications may include: |
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Sensory information may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not Applicable