Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the outcomes required to co-ordinate in-process quality assurance in the pulp and paper industry 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 co-ordinate in-process quality assurance in the pulp and paper industry within company quality assurance policy, practices and procedures. This work typically involves complex integrated equipment and continuous operations This unit generally applies to those who:
to meet safety, quality and productivity requirements |
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 monitor critical control points in-process system |
1.1. Critical control points in the in-process system are identified and monitored within Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) regulations, environmental and safe working requirements/practices, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), and housekeeping requirements |
1.2. Critical control points in the in-process system are identified to determine priorities for checking and maintaining quality |
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1.3. Performance is monitored at each critical control point in the in-process system to assure quality and to identify need for corrective action |
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2. Monitor performance in the process system |
2.1. Performance in the process system is monitored within OHS regulations, environmental and safe working requirements/practices, SOP, and housekeeping requirements |
2.2. Product and process is monitored within the in-process quality assurance system and adjusted to achieve performance within standards |
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2.3. Relevant performance criteria is communicated to enable the required action to be taken |
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2.4. Product is inspected and action taken |
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 co-ordinating in-process quality assurance 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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Company instructions |
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Monitoring and reporting will typically involve: |
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Recording may be: |
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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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Communications may include |
interaction with:
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Forms of communication may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not Applicable