Unit of competency
Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 2 |
This version released with PPM Pulp and Paper Manufacturing Training Package Version 2.0. |
Release 1 |
This version released with PPM Pulp and Paper Manufacturing Training Package Version 1.0. |
Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to troubleshoot, rectify and report on pulping processes in the pulp and paper industry.
The unit applies to operators, technicians and senior technicians who troubleshoot and rectify pulping processes, in a pulp or paper manufacturing facility. This typically involves working in a facility with complex integrated equipment and continuous operations.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory, 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
Elements |
Performance Criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Identify and analyse causes of faults |
1.1 Identify faults in pulping processes according to productivity requirements, relevant workplace health and safety procedures, risks and hazards identification and environmental workplace procedures 1.2 Interpret alarm systems and observations to determine faults and location 1.3 Identify faults through routine physical inspections of plant, processes and equipment 1.4 Interpret sampling and results to identify variations from specifications or schedule 1.5 Use appropriate techniques to identify and locate cause and source of the problem 1.6 Access and analyse relevant data, as required to assist analysis 1.7 Select, fit, use and maintain personal protective equipment according to job requirements and task to be undertaken |
2. Rectify plant faults |
2.1 Conduct operator level on-line adjustments 2.2 Implement isolation procedures and plant shut down prior to fault rectification according to work health and safety and standard operating procedures 2.3. Isolate, by-pass, repair or replace faulty plant, according to manufacturer's recommendations 2.4. Return plant to normal operation 2.5 Communicate verification to relevant personnel |
3. Rectify product quality faults |
3.1. Identify by observation, systematic sampling and testing, product quality faults or variations 3.2. Interpret test results and adjust operations to correct faults 3.3. Rectify faults and causes or make recommendations for further action 3.4. Manage out-of-specification product |
4. Record and report process performance and product quality data |
4.1 Identify recording and reporting workplace requirements for process performance and product quality data 4.2 Document variations from product specification 4.3 Record process variation and faults 4.4 Record actions undertaken to troubleshoot and rectify faults 4.5 Communicate relevant information to appropriate personnel |
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.
Skill |
Description |
Reading |
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Writing |
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Numeracy |
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Oral communication |
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Navigate the world of work |
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Get the work done |
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Unit Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
PPMPUL440 Troubleshoot and rectify pulping processes Release 2 |
PPMPUL440 Troubleshoot and rectify pulping processes Release 1 |
Performance criteria added, minor changes to knowledge evidence |
Equivalent unit |
Links
Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=12998f8d-d0ac-40bc-a69e-72a600d4fd93