Qualification Outline
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Diploma of Pulp and Paper Process Management
Diploma of Pulp and Paper Process Management
PPM50116
BAH3
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 24/10/2018 | Current | Approved |
| 1.00 | 06/05/2016 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification describes the skills and knowledge of individuals who manage or oversee pulping/papermaking operations or perform related complex functional specialisations.
This qualification is typically used to develop and integrate a breadth, depth and complexity of skills and knowledge for managing highly specialised or technical work.
Work involves the application of a broad range of theory, principles and complex techniques across a wide and often unpredictable variety of contexts. Accountability and responsibility for self and others in achieving outcomes is involved.
Job roles
A key focus of the qualification is on skills for line supervision/management of personnel, management of operations or other senior technical specialisations including:
Line supervisor; support operations coordinator; quality assurance specialist; sustainability coordinator/manager; project coordinator/ manager; training coordinator.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to units in this qualification at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:- twelve (12) units of competency:
- six (6) core units plus
- six (6) elective units.
At least four (4) elective units must be recommended for packaging at AQF5 or higher. These units may include up to three (3) relevant units recommended for packaging at AQF5 from another endorsed Training Package or State/Territory accredited course
Elective units must be relevant to the work outcome sought, industry requirements and the qualification level.
1. Core Units
All six (6) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AXH39 | PPMNUM430 | Calculate and analyse production and financial performance | 35 | Unit of competency |
| AXH35 | PPMSUS510 | Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability | 90 | Unit of competency |
| AUK69 | BSBWOR501 | Manage personal work priorities and professional development | 50 | Unit of competency |
| AXJ03 | PPMWHS420 | Manage WHS processes | 180 | Unit of competency |
| AXF57 | PPMQAS430 | Oversee quality assurance process | 80 | Unit of competency |
| AXG12 | PPMPLN420 | Plan a complex activity | 20 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units
Six (6) electives required, at least four (4) units must be chosen from the elective units listed below.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWG7 | FPP50110 | Diploma of Pulp and Paper Process Management | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BHL9 | PPM50121 | Diploma of Pulp and Paper Operations Management | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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