Assessment Requirements for PPMPRS320 Solve systemic problems in the workplace

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Assessment Requirements for PPMPRS320 Solve systemic problems in the workplace

Modification History

Release	Comment
1	Replaces equivalent unit FPPPRS320A Solve systemic problems in the workplace, which was first released with FPP10 Pulp and Paper Manufacturing Industry Training Package Version 1.0. This is the first release of this unit in the new standards format. Assessment requirements now specify the performance and knowledge evidence, as well as assessment conditions for this unit of competency. These sections simplify and replace components used in the previous unit format, including ‘Required Skills and Knowledge, Evidence Guide and Range Statement’.

Performance Evidence

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:

identify the equipment maintenance, product quality and process inconsistency problems in a pulp or paper mill for at least two of the following operations:

coating systems

handling and preparing primary resources

steam generation

electrical power generation

handling and preparing waste paper for pulp production

waste paper operations

pulping operations

chemical recovery operations

finishing and converting

stock preparation operations

wet end operations

dry end operations

water services

identify the resources needed to address these problems including personnel, equipment, production process, materials or supplies or trouble shooting guides

select and apply suitable problem solving methodologies from the following list, according to the extent of problems:

industry specific methodologies:

e-learning tool

lean

root cause analysis techniques

5 whys

fish bone

sirf roundtable method

cause and effect diagrams

six sigma

Kepner - Tregoe

identify the type and extent of the problem

conduct an analysis and determine a solution

develop and implement an action plan to solve problems in operations

monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the approach and the implementation of the action plan

report using the required documentation on the solution to the problem.

Knowledge Evidence

A person competent in this unit must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

problem solving methodologies which can be applied to common systemic problems with equipment and product quality in a pulp or paper manufacturing facility

documentation and procedures relevant to problem solving, including risk and hazard identification, work health and safety (WHS), quality, environmental (including relevant sustainability requirements and practices), isolation, housekeeping and standard operating procedures.

system, processes and associated services sufficient for problem solving including:

plant layout

theory of operation

causes and effects of adjustments made to equipment and processes

relationships between system, processes and associated services

effects of process variables on production and quality

planning procedures to predict possible solutions for problem solving

monitoring and evaluation processes for problem solving techniques

problem solving reporting requirements according to SOP.

Assessment Conditions

The following resources must be made available:

access to the full range of equipment involved in integrated continuous manufacturing, in a pulp or paper manufacturing facility

personal protective equipment required for working across all areas of a pulp and paper manufacturing facility

maintenance tools and associated equipment

workplace documentation and procedures required for solving systemic problems in a pulp and paper manufacturing plant

relevant personnel for the purposes of communicating information

Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or in a productive environment that accurately reflects performance in a workplace.

Assessor requirements

Assessors must:

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.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.education.gov.au/Pages/TrainingPackages.aspx/Pages/Home.aspx