Elements and Performance Criteria

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.

evaporator operations
condensate stripper
black liquor oxidation
lime mud treatment
WAO (wet air oxidation)
causticising plant operations
recovery boiler operations
DARS operations
foul gas and condensate incineration

white liquor
green liquor
black liquor
condensates
non condensable gases

planned/operational shut
emergency shut
crash shut
maintenance shut

steam
chemicals
water
power

OH&S policies and procedures
environmental legislation and requirements
quality management policies
enterprise SOP
hazardous chemical handling

work instructions/orders
incident reports
Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
log sheets and shift reports
emergency operational procedures (EMOs)
process and instrument diagrams
non conformance reports

as per site agreement
maintenance systems
operator maintenance schedules


process flows
process temperatures
process pressures
steam pressures
pH tests
chemical strengths
chemical density

pre process
end of process
in process

storage capacities
distribution serviceability
product quality

computer data entry and retrieval
process monitoring and management equipment

team members
internal/external customers/suppliers
maintenance services
production/services co-ordinator

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
Identifies sources of operational data.
Interprets relevant verbal and written information.
Explains systems, processes and functions.
Implements in-process test requirements.
Describes cause and effects of test results and actions.
Explains impact of inappropriate responses to plant variables.
Explains chemical recovery and process adjustment procedures.
Describes causes and effects of system faults and rectification requirements.
Explains use and handling requirements of chemicals used; their purpose, effects, hazards and SOP.
Uses technology to assist work performance.
Communicates effectively with relevant personnel.
Demonstrates that relevant tests are conducted in accordance with SOP.
Demonstrates that available data and test results are consistently interpreted and appropriate actions are selected and initiated.
Demonstrates that process quality is consistently maintained.
Demonstrates that problems in process are identified and rectified as soon as practicable.
Demonstrates that plant operation/production is optimised within existing range of variables.
Works within OH&S, SOP, environmental and safe working requirements and practices.