Unit of competency details
PPMPUL401 - Troubleshoot and rectify pulping processes (Release 1)
Summary
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| 1 1 (this release) |
10/Feb/2022 |
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Unit of competency
Assessment requirements
Training packages that include this unit
Qualifications that include this unit
Classifications
Classification history
| ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier | 030717 | Plant And Machine Operations | 27/Apr/2022 | |
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Unit of competency
Modification History
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Release
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Release 1
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This version released with PPM Pulp and Paper Manufacturing Training Package Version 3.0.
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Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to troubleshoot, rectify and report on process, equipment and quality faults in the pulping processes of a pulp and/or paper manufacturing facility.
The unit applies to operators, technicians and senior technicians who work in pulp and paper manufacturing and who troubleshoot and rectify plant and quality faults that occur in continuous pulping operations.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Pre-requisite Unit
Nil
Unit Sector
Pulping Operations (PUL)
Elements and Performance Criteria
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Elements
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Performance Criteria
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Elements describe the essential outcomes.
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Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
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1. Identify and analyse causes of plant and quality faults
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1.1 Prepare for rectification of pulping processes according to productivity requirements and workplace health and safety and environmental procedures
1.2 Identify safety hazards and determine risk control measures with relevant personnel
1.3 Interpret alarm systems and make physical inspections on processes, plant and equipment to determine faults and location
1.4 Conduct systemic sampling and testing and interpret results to identify variations from specifications or schedule
1.5 Access and analyse relevant data and check for recent work undertaken to assist analysis
1.6 Analyse collected information to identify and locate cause and source of problem
1.7 Report fault and proposed corrective actions to relevant personnel
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2. Rectify plant faults
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2.1 Conduct operator level on-line adjustments
2.2 Shut down and isolate plant according to workplace health and safety and operating procedures
2.3 Isolate, by-pass, repair or replace faulty plant according to manufacturer specifications
2.4 Return plant to normal operations
2.5 Verify and communicate operations restoration to relevant personnel
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3. Rectify product quality faults
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3.1 Conduct further testing and interpret results to determine required operational adjustments
3.2 Rectify faults and causes or recommend further action according to operating procedures
3.3 Manage out-of-specification product
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4. Record and report troubleshooting and rectification activities
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4.1 Document process performance and product faults according to workplace requirements
4.2 Record and report diagnostic and corrective action processes to relevant personnel
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Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential for performance in this unit of competency but are not explicit in the performance criteria.
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Skill
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Description
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Reading
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- Interpret information from a range of documentation
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Writing
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- Complete accurate detailed records and reports for system and product faults, diagnostic and corrective action processes using the required format
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Oral communication
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- Provide comprehensive information about problems with equipment and products using clear language and industry terminology
- Provide clear, unambiguous information about return to normal operations to system operators and other personnel
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Numeracy
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- Interpret numerical settings on instruments, gauges and data recording equipment
- Interpret system and product data
- Record detailed numerical data for system and product test results
- Use measuring equipment to measure and inform calculations
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Unit Mapping Information
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Code and title current version
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Code and title previous version
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Comments
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Equivalence status
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PPMPUL401 Troubleshoot and rectify pulping processes
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PPMPUL440 Troubleshoot and rectify pulping processes
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Changes to elements, performance criteria, foundation skills, performance evidence and knowledge evidence
Assessment conditions updated
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Not equivalent
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Links
Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet: - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=12998f8d-d0ac-40bc-a69e-72a600d4fd93
Assessment requirements
Modification History
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Release
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Release 1
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This version released with PPM Pulp and Paper Manufacturing Training Package Version 3.0.
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Performance Evidence
An individual demonstrating competency must satisfy all of the elements and performance criteria in this unit.
There must be evidence that the individual has carried out troubleshooting and rectification activities for pulping processes on at least two occasions according to operational requirements, including for each occasion:
- selected and used appropriate troubleshooting and testing methods to identify system and product quality faults
- diagnosed causes and sources of faults on system and associated processes
- identified and taken timely corrective action to rectify and maximise safety, quality and productivity
- communicated effectively and worked safely with others when undertaking troubleshooting and rectification activities
- completed accurate detailed records for system and product faults, diagnostic and corrective action processes on completion of fault rectification activity.
Knowledge Evidence
An individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge required to perform the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit. This includes knowledge of:
- workplace and legislative health and safety requirements and risk measures relevant to operating, troubleshooting and rectifying pulping operations, including emergency procedures, handling chemical and hazardous substances, high risk load shifting, licensing requirements, plant clearance and permit systems
- relevant workplace and legislative environmental sustainability requirements and practices for pulping operations, including workplace biotechnological applications and processes considerations for troubleshooting and rectification activities
- manufacturer specifications and operating procedures for pulping plant and equipment, including shutdown and isolation procedures
- pulping plant, processes and associated services sufficient to troubleshoot, including:
- plant layout
- operating principles
- causes and effects of adjustments made to pulping plant and processes
- maintenance system as it applies to pulping operations
- purpose, standards and procedures used for troubleshooting across the system, including routine physical inspections and sampling and testing for quality checks
- causes and effects of unplanned shutdown, and appropriate responses
- electronic and other control systems, operation and application to make appropriate adjustments that control pulping operations.
Assessment Conditions
Assessment of the skills in this unit of competency must take place under the following conditions:
- skills must be demonstrated in a pulp and/or paper manufacturing facility or an environment that accurately represents workplace conditions
- resources, equipment and materials:
- tools, equipment and resources used to troubleshoot and rectify faults in pulping operations
- electronic control systems that include portable, touch screens or robotics
- personal protective equipment required for troubleshooting and operating pulping processes and systems
- workplace and standard operating procedures relating to troubleshooting and rectifying pulping operations, including health and safety, environmental, risks and hazards identification, plant isolation and quality requirements
- manufacturer specifications and operating procedures
- relevant personnel for the purposes of communicating information.
Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.
Links
Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet: - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=12998f8d-d0ac-40bc-a69e-72a600d4fd93
