Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the outcomes required to monitor and control wet end operations 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 non-high risk) load shifting 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 monitor and control wet end operations in the pulp and paper industry. This work typically involves complex integrated equipment and continuous operations This unit generally applies to those who:
to meet safety, quality and productivity requirements It does not include starting up, shutting down or troubleshooting and rectifying problems associated wet end operations |
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. Monitor and control process and systems |
1.1. Process and systems are monitored and controlled within Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) regulations, environmental and safe working requirements/practices, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), and housekeeping requirements 1.2. Production requirements are checked at start of shift to plan daily activities as required 1.3. Operational status is confirmed by inspection, observation and other information 1.4. Process supplies are maintained and controlled to meet production requirements 1.5. Systems are monitored to ensure wet end operations are within parameters 1.6. Process and system variations from operating parameters are identified, rectified and/or reported 1.7. Operator level preventative maintenance is undertaken as required 1.8. Changes to machine operations are communicated to relevant personnel 1.9. Sheet breaks are detected and sheet re-established as required |
2. Control product quality |
2.1. Controlling product quality is completed within OHS regulations, environmental and safe working requirements/practices, SOP, and housekeeping requirements 2.2. Sheet is monitored and controlled to quality requirements 2.3. Test samples taken and test results interpreted and recorded as required 2.4. Adjustments are made to control quality requirements 2.5. Changes to product requirements are communicated to relevant personnel 2.6. Routine observations and assessments are conducted on product and system operation |
3. Conduct product grade change |
3.1. Product grade change is completed within OHS regulations, environmental and safe working requirements/practices, SOP, and housekeeping requirements 3.2. Grade change requirements are determined and planned 3.3. Out of stock, chemical and water systems are co-ordinated and completed as required 3.4. Wet end systems are shut down as required 3.5. Flushing, draining and cleaning of stock, chemicals and water systems are completed as required 3.6. Process setups and/or adjustments are implemented to meet new grade requirements 3.7. Raw materials and supplies required for new grade requirements are staged ready for use 3.8. Stock, chemical and water systems startups are coordinated with other sections and implemented for new grade requirements as required 3.9. Grade change is coordinated with other sections and implemented on the run as required |
4. Record process and system information |
4.1. Recording process and system information is completed within OHS regulations, environmental and safe working requirements/practices, SOP, and housekeeping requirements 4.2. Systems and production information is recorded 4.3. Problems or variations in performance are recorded and communicated |
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 manufacturing wet end operations 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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Systems and functions in wet end operations 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 involved in wet end operations 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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Actions may include: |
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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