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PPMWEO201 - Monitor and control wet end operations (Release 1)

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Supersedes PPMWEO210 - Monitor and control wet end operationsElement added. Changes to performance criteria, foundation skills, performance evidence and knowledge evidence. Assessment conditions updated 09/Feb/2022

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1 1 (this release) 10/Feb/2022

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

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SchemeCodeClassification valueStart dateEnd date
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 030717 Plant And Machine Operations  27/Apr/2022 
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Modification History

Release

Comments

Release 1

This version released with PPM Pulp and Paper Manufacturing Training Package Version 3.0.

Application

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to monitor and control wet end operations, ensure product quality, complete product grade changes and record process and system information.

The unit applies to production support workers who assist in the wet end area work of a paper manufacturing facility, undertaking routine work in monitoring, identifying and solving predictable problems that occur with integrated equipment and continuous operations.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Pre-requisite Unit

Nil

Unit Sector

Wet End Operations (WEO)

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. Prepare to monitor wet end operations

1.1 Check production requirements at start of shift and plan work activities according to workplace health and safety and standard operating procedures

1.2 Identify health and safety hazards and report safety concerns

1.3 Select and fit personal protective equipment according to safety requirements

1.4 Check tools and equipment are operational, and supplies are available

2. Monitor and maintain process

2.1 Confirm operational status by inspection, observation and other information

2.2 Maintain process supplies to meet production requirements

2.3 Monitor process to ensure wet end system operations are within specification

2.4 Identify, rectify or report routine variations from specification

2.5 Monitor and maintain process levels to maintain productivity requirements

2.6 Detect sheet breaks and re-establish sheet according to operating procedures

2.7 Complete routine preventative maintenance according to maintenance schedules

3. Control product quality

3.1 Monitor and maintain sheet according to quality requirements

3.2 Conduct routine visual observations and assessments on product and system operations

3.3 Sample and test product quality, and interpret and record results

3.4 Adjust system operation to rectify out-of-specification product and maintain productivity requirements

4. Complete product grade change

4.1 Identify grade change requirements and obtain required stock and chemicals

4.2 Shut down wet end systems according to operating procedures

4.3 Complete flushing, draining and cleaning of stock, chemicals and water systems according to operating procedures

4.4 Implement process setups or adjustments to meet new grade requirements

4.5 Prepare required raw materials and supplies for new grade requirements

4.6 Implement stock, chemical and water system start-ups to meet new grade requirements

4.7 Implement grade change on the run according to production specifications

5. Record and report product and process data

5.1 Interpret production data and enter into recording system

5.2 Communicate problems or variations with process, product or equipment to relevant 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
  • Interpret information in workplace procedures and maintenance schedules

Writing
  • Complete accurate basic records in the required format

Oral communication
  • Provide clear basic information about problems or variations with process, products and equipment using clear language and industry terminology

Numeracy
  • Interpret basic numerical settings on instruments, gauges and data recording equipment
  • Record basic numerical data for test results and production outcomes

Unit Mapping Information

Code and title current version

Code and title previous version

Comments

Equivalence status

PPMWEO201 Monitor and control wet end operations

PPMWEO210 Monitor and control wet end operations

Element added

Changes to performance criteria, foundation skills, performance evidence and knowledge evidence

Assessment conditions updated

Not equivalent

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

Release

Comments

Release 1

This version released with PPM Pulp and Paper Manufacturing Training Package Version 3.0.

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 undertaken routine monitoring and control of wet end operations for at least two operational intervals, including for each interval:

  • completed checks throughout the process and responded appropriately to variations from process and product specifications
  • completed routine maintenance on equipment
  • completed a product grade change
  • completed records for system operation, production outcomes and equipment faults.

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 health and safety requirements and procedures for wet end operations
  • workplace environmental sustainability requirements and practices for wet end operations, including workplace biotechnological applications and processes and biomass-derived products
  • purpose, features and operation of wet end system plant, operating parameters and allowable variations
  • operation and application of electronic and other control systems to control wet end operations
  • types of grades and processes required to complete grade changes for wet end operations
  • purpose and processes for, sampling and testing product quality, plant and system operations
  • quality requirements for different types of wet end product
  • methods used to monitor wet end system operations against specified system parameters
  • effect of process adjustments on product quality and productivity during monitoring and operation
  • types of raw materials used to produce wet end product
  • procedures for communicating, recording and reporting system operation, production outcomes and equipment faults.

Assessment Conditions

Assessment of the skills in this unit of competency must take place under the following conditions:

  • physical conditions:
  • skills must be demonstrated in a paper manufacturing facility or an environment that accurately reflects performance in a workplace
  • resources, equipment and materials:
  • wet end plant and equipment
  • maintenance tools and equipment and consumables for wet end plant and equipment
  • personal protective equipment required for monitoring and controlling wet end operations
  • test and diagnostic equipment
  • electronic control systems that include digital control system, touch screens or robotics
  • proforma or recording system for recording system operation and production outcomes
  • specifications:
  • workplace and standard operating procedures relating to wet end operations, including health and safety, risks and hazards identification, plant isolation, quality, housekeeping and environmental requirements
  • maintenance schedules for stock preparation systems.

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

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