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Unit of competency details

PPMPUL440 - Troubleshoot and rectify pulping processes (Release 1)

Summary

Usage recommendation:
Superseded
Mapping:
MappingNotesDate
Supersedes and is equivalent to FPPPUL440A - Troubleshoot and rectify pulping processes 05/May/2016
Is superseded by PPMPUL401 - Troubleshoot and rectify pulping processesChanges to elements, performance criteria, foundation skills, performance evidence and knowledge evidence. Assessment conditions updated 09/Feb/2022

Releases:
ReleaseRelease date
(View details for release 2) 24/Oct/2018
1 (this release) 06/May/2016


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Classifications

SchemeCodeClassification value
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 030717 Plant And Machine Operations  

Classification history

SchemeCodeClassification valueStart dateEnd date
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 030717 Plant And Machine Operations  14/Oct/2016 
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Unit of competency

Modification History

Release 

Comment 

1

Replaces equivalent unit FPPPUL440A Troubleshoot and rectify pulping processes, which was first released with FPP10 Pulp and Paper Manufacturing Industry Training Package Version 1.0.

This is the first release of this unit in the new standards format.

Application

This unit of competency describes the outcomes 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

Pulp and Paper Manufacturing

Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENTS 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions.

1. Identify and analyse causes of faults

1.1. Identify faults in pulping processesin accordance with productivity requirements, relevant workplace health and safety (WHS) 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.

2. Rectify plant faults

2.1. Conduct operator level on-line adjustments.

2.2. Implement isolation procedures and plant shut down prior to faul rectification.

2.3. Isolate, by-pass, repair or replace faulty plant, as required.

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 core and employment skills that are essential to performance and are not explicit in the performance criteria.

Numeracy skills to:

  • interpret instruments, gauges and data recording equipment
  • use measuring equipment, as required.

Oral communication skills to:

  • select and use appropriate spoken communication strategies with work colleagues and other personnel on site.

Reading skills to:

  • read and interpret specifications, procedure manuals and test results.

Writing skills to:

  • record and report test results and rectifications accurately and legibly using correct technical vocabulary
  • access, navigate and enter computer based information.

Problem solving skills to:

  • maintain situational awareness in the work area
  • analyse and use sensory information to adjust process to maintain and co-ordinate safety, quality and productivity.

Technology skills to:

  • use electronic and other control systems to control equipment and processes and make appropriate adjustments for troubleshooting processes

Range of Conditions

Not Applicable

Unit Mapping Information

FPPPUL440A Troubleshoot and rectify pulping processes

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingPackages.aspx/Pages/Home.aspx

 

Assessment requirements

Modification History

Release 

Comment 

Release 1

Replaces equivalent unit FPPPUL440A Troubleshoot and rectify pulping processes, which was first released with FPP10 Pulp and Paper Manufacturing Industry Training Package Version 1.0. This is the first release of this unit in the new standards format.

Assessment requirements now specify the performance and knowledge evidence, as well as assessment conditions for this unit of competency. These sections simplify and replace components used in the previous unit format, including ‘Required Skills and Knowledge, Evidence Guide and Range Statement’

Performance Evidence

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, and must be able to provide evidence that they can:

  • identify and rectify faults in plant, equipment and product quality, at least twice in line with required enterprise intervals, relevant to pulping processes
  • follow safe working practices when troubleshooting, in a pulp or paper mill
  • select and use appropriate troubleshooting skills in pulping processes
  • use and interpret electronic control systems, including Digital Control System (DCS), touch screens or robotics to control equipment and processes as required during troubleshooting
  • communicate effectively by verbal and written means and work safely with others, in the work area when rectifying pulping processes.

Knowledge Evidence

A person competent in this unit must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

  • work health and safety (WHS) and emergency procedures and safe working requirements relevant to pulping processes
  • pulping plant, processes and associated services sufficient to troubleshoot including plant layout, operating principles and causes and effects of adjustments made to pulping plant and processes
  • maintenance system as it applies to pulping operations
  • troubleshooting methods that can be applied across system and problem faults in pulping operations
  • causes and effects of unplanned shutdown and appropriate responses
  • operating overhead cranes
  • electronic and other control systems, operation and application to make appropriate adjustments that control pulping operations.

Assessment Conditions

The following resources must be made available:

  • access to the full range of tools, equipment and resources require to identify and rectify faults in pulping operations in a pulp or paper manufacturing facility
  • electronic control systems which including portable, touch screens or robotics
  • personal protective equipment required for troubleshooting and operating pulping processes and systems
  • sample workplace documentation on work health and safety (WHS) procedures, risks and hazards identification procedures, environmental and safe working requirements/practices, SOP and housekeeping requirements
  • relevant personnel for the purposes of communicating information

Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or in a productive environment that accurately reflects performance in a workplace.

Assessor requirements 

Assessors must:

  • hold the appropriate assessor competency standards as outlined in regulations; and
  • be able to demonstrate vocational competencies at least to the level being assessed; and
  • be able to demonstrate how they are continuing to develop their VET knowledge and skills as well as maintaining their industry currency and assessor competence.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingPackages.aspx/Pages/Home.aspx