Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the outcomes required to troubleshoot and rectify water systems in the pulp and paper industry General legislation, regulatory, licensing and certification requirements applicable to this unit are detailed in the range statement Specific high risk and small boat licensing requirements for this unit may be applicable and are to be met separately and prior to the achievement of this unit |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit applies to operators who troubleshoot and rectify water systems in the pulp and paper industry This unit generally applies to those who:
to meet safety, quality and productivity requirements It does not include starting up, monitoring and controlling or shutting down water systems |
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 analyse causes of faults |
1.1. Causes of faults are identified and analysed within Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) regulations, environmental and safe working requirements/practices, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), and housekeeping requirements 1.2. Visual checks are conducted 1.3. Alarms and visual checks are interpreted to determine fault type 1.4. Sampling and testing results are interpreted to identify variations from specifications 1.5. Cause and source of problem is identified and located using appropriate analysis 1.6. Relevant sources of information are accessed to assist analysis |
2. Rectify plant and equipment faults |
2.1. Plant and equipment faults are rectified within OHS, housekeeping, SOP, environmental and safe working requirements and practices 2.2. Equipment is shut down and isolation procedures are implemented prior to fault rectification as required 2.3. Faulty equipment is identified and repaired or replaced 2.4. Running adjustments and operator level maintenance are carried out 2.5. Plant and equipment are returned to normal operation 2.6. Restoration to normal operation is verified and communicated to relevant personnel |
3. Rectify water quality faults |
3.1. Water quality faults are rectified within OHS, housekeeping, SOP, environmental and safe working requirements and practices 3.2. Quality faults or variations are identified by observation, systematic sampling and testing 3.3. Samples for a range of tests are taken 3.4. Test results are interpreted and operational adjustments made as required 3.5. Faults are rectified or recommendations made for further action as required 3.6. Out-of-specification water is actioned as required |
4. Record and report water system information |
4.1. Water system information is recorded and reported within OHS, housekeeping, SOP, environmental and safe working requirements and practices 4.2. Variations from specification are documented 4.3. Performance variations are documented 4.4. Causes of deviation and corrective action undertaken is recorded as required 4.5. Relevant information is communicated to 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 operation of water systems 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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Productivity requirements may include: |
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Water system may include: |
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Water sources may include: |
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Water types may include: |
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Materials and supplies may include: |
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Equipment may include: |
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Electronic control systems may include: |
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Hazards and risks in water 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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Maintenance may include: |
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Sampling and testing may include checks of: |
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Communications may include |
interaction with:
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Situational awareness may include |
awareness of:
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Sensory information may include: |
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Forms of communications may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not Applicable