PPM40116 Pulping Operations

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PPM40116 Certificate IV in Pulping Operations

Modification History

Release	Comments
Release 1	This qualification first released with PPM Pulp and Paper Manufacturing Training Package Release 1.0

Qualification Description

This qualification describes the skills and knowledge of individuals who perform high level technical production roles in a pulping operation. Work activities involve the application of technical skills and detailed knowledge using discretion and judgement. Individuals in these roles are generally pivotal to the production process, providing complex technical advice and support to a team. They would be expected to apply detailed technical knowledge to solve a range of complex problems relating to equipment, process, output and quality. Work would be carried out independently under general or limited supervision.

Job roles

A key focus of the qualification, and therefore vocational outcomes, is on skills for troubleshooting and rectifying production pulping production processes, and will reflect the duties of a senior operator/technician or production specialist in one or more of the following areas:

Pulping operations; waste paper recycling; primary resources operations; stock preparation and handling; fibre preparation

Co-located job roles

Electricity Generation/Turbine; Steam Generation/Boilerhouse; Water Services; Chemical Recovery; Chemical Preparation

No licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to units in this qualification at the time of publication.

Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Packaging Rules

To be awarded the PPM40116 Certificate IV in Pulping Operations, competency must be achieved in ten (10) units of competency.

six (6) core units of competency

four(4) elective units of competency

All units within at least one Industry Specific group must be selected. Remaining electives may be selected from the Elective Units list and can include up to (two) 2 units from an endorsed Training Package or State/Territory accredited course.

CORE UNITS

PPMPRS320 Solve systemic problems in the workplace

TLIE4006 Collect, analyse and present workplace data and information

PPMWHS320 Maintain WHS processes

PPMQAS420 Co-ordinate in-process quality assurance

MEM12024A Perform computations

MSAENV472B Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices

INDUSTRY SPECIFIC ELECTIVE UNITS

Chemical recovery operations

PPMREC440 Troubleshoot and rectify chemical recovery operations

Electrical power generation

PPMEPG440 Troubleshoot and rectify power generation system

Pulping operations

PPMPUL440 Troubleshoot and rectify pulping processes

Steam generation

PPMSTM440 Troubleshoot and rectify boiler plant systems

Stock preparations operations

PPMSPR440 Troubleshoot and rectify stock preparation systems

Waste paper operations

PPMWPO440 Troubleshoot and rectify waste paper operations

ELECTIVE UNITS

Some units in this group are either generic and/or considered suitable for both papermaking and pulping, thereby enhancing job transition and career progression.

Business support

PPMQAS430 Oversee quality assurance process

BSBCMM401 Make a presentation

BSBFLM305 Support operational plan

BSBFLM309 Support continuous improvement systems and processes

BSBFLM311 Support a workplace learning environment

BSBREL401 Establish networks

BSBRSK401 Identify risk and apply risk management processes

BSBLDR402 Lead effective workplace relationships

BSBLDR403 Promote team effectiveness

BSBWRK402A Empower workers

BSBWRK403A Communicate with workers

BSBWRK404A Promote equality of opportunity and fair treatment for all workers

BSBWRK406A Participate in the bargaining process

BSBWRK407A Provide advice to union members

BSBWRK408A Undertake negotiations

BSBWRK409 Prepare for and participate in dispute resolution

MSAPMSUP382A Provide coaching/mentoring in the workplace

Coated paper processes

PPMCPP440 Troubleshoot and rectify coated paper processes

Computers / process control equipment

PPMCSK310 Operate process control equipment

Emergency procedures / safety

PPMWHS410 Identify, assess and control WHS risk in own work

BSBWHS402 Assist with compliance with WHS laws

BSBWHS403 Contribute to implementing and maintaining WHS consultation and participation processes

BSBWHS404 Contribute to WHS hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control

BSBWHS405 Contribute to implementing and maintaining WHS management systems

BSBWHS510 Contribute to implementing emergency procedures

BSBWHS409 Assist with workplace monitoring processes

BSBWHS401 Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs to meet legislative requirements

MSAPMOHS110A Follow emergency response procedures

Environmental monitoring

PPMENV320 Monitor and control environmental hazards

First aid

MSAPMOHS220A Provide initial first aid response

Laboratory operations

MSL904001 Perform standard calibrations

Load shifting

PPMMHV210 Operate overhead crane

TLID2010 Operate a forklift

TLID3011 Conduct specialised forklift operations

TLID2013 Move materials mechanically using automated equipment

TLID3024 Use specialised liquid bulk transfer equipment (gravity/pressurised)

TLID2003 Handle dangerous goods/hazardous substances

TLID3031 Rig load

TLID3035 Operate a boom type elevating work platform

TLID2047 Prepare cargo for transfer with slings

Numeracy

PPMNUM430 Calculate and analyse production and financial performance

MSS404052A Apply statistics to operational processes

Planning and organising

PPMPLN420 Plan a complex activity

BSBADM405 Organise meetings

MEM14005A Plan a complete activity

MEM30020A Develop and manage a plan for a simple manufacturing related project

PSPPM402B Manage simple projects

Production support

PPMPRV320 Co-ordinate and direct clothing changes

MEM18011C Shut down and isolate machines/equipment

MSS403011A Facilitate implementation of competitive systems and practices

MSS403002A Ensure process improvements are sustained

MSS402020A Apply quick changeover procedures

MSS402040A Apply 5S procedures

MSS402050A Monitor process capability

MSS403032A Analyse manual handling processes

MSS403040A Facilitate and improve implementation of 5S

MSS403051A Mistake proof an operational process

Quality

MSAPMSUP400A Develop and monitor quality systems

Sustainability

MSACMT270A Use sustainable energy practices

MSACMT271A Use sustainable environmental practices

MSS014003A Optimise sustainability of a process or plant area

Training and assessment

TAEASS505 Lead and coordinate assessment systems and services

TAEDES502 Design and develop learning resources

TAEASS301 Contribute to assessment

TAEASS502 Develop assessment tools

TAEDEL401 Plan, organise and deliver group-based learning

TAEDEL402 Plan, organise and facilitate learning in the workplace

TAEDEL404 Mentor in the workplace

TAEDES401 Design and develop learning programs

TAEDES402 Use training packages and accredited courses to meet client needs

TAETAS501 Undertake organisational training needs analysis

TAEASS401 Plan assessment activities and processes

TAEASS402 Assess competence

TAEASS403 Participate in assessment validation

Turbine operations

UEPOPS341A Shut down a steam turbine

UEPOPS411B Run up a steam turbine

WHS

PPMWHS420 Manage WHS processes

Qualification Mapping Information

Code and title current version	Code and title previous version	Comments	Equivalence status
PPM40116 Certificate IV in Pulping Operations	FPP40110 Certificate IV in Pulping Operations	Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages	Equivalent qualification

Links

Companion Volume Implementation Guide - http://www.skillsimpact.com.au/pulp-and-paper/skills-standards-and-qualifications/