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.

finished goods handling system

Materials may be hardwood or softwood logs, lapped pulp, waste paper, woodchips, finished supplies, parts, complete orders.


Enterprise policy, procedures and guidelines.
OH&S and environmental regulatory requirements (state and commonwealth).
Quality assurance requirements.
Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).

Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
Weighbridge dockets, work orders, tally sheets, truck delivery dockets, invoices, SOP, non-conformance reports, test results/reports.
Log sheets (production/equipment), equipment performance data, tonnage/input/ conversion.
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).

Operator level maintenance as per site agreement.
Operator maintenance schedules.
Maintenance systems.

Visual assessments of materials, for example size, bark.
Testing and verification of video, monitoring, and alarm systems operation.
Chip size.
Contamination detection.
In process testing, for example moisture content, chip furnish, density.

Enter/extract/file data into computer system.
Electronic alarms and video monitoring.
Electronic weighing and measuring equipment.

Internal/external customers, work area personnel.
Maintenance services
Team members
Production/service 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
Explains load types, specifications and characteristics.
Enters data and uses recording systems.
Calculates weights.
Operates materials handling equipment and procedures.
Explains area layout.
Interprets data.
Demonstrates ability to control traffic within specified work area.
Establishes and maintains a safe work environment and complies with all SOP and OH&S requirements.
Directs trucks to appropriate locations for unloading.
Calculates and documents accurately in accordance with enterprise requirements.
Communicates effectively with truck and personnel.
Works within OH&S, SOP, environmental and safe working requirements and practices.