Qualification Outline

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22/07/2026 2:50 PM AWST

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Diploma of Pulp and Paper Operations Management

Diploma of Pulp and Paper Operations Management

Qualification
National Code:
PPM50121
State Code:
BHL9
TGA Status:
Current
DTWD Status:
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0303 - Process And Resources Engineering
Original TGA Release Date
10/02/2022
Approved Date
31/05/2022
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
640
Duration
—
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/02/2022
VET Act Conditions
—
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 10/02/2022 Current Approved
Description

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who work at the managerial or leadership level in the pulp and paper manufacturing industry. In these roles, these individuals are responsible for ensuring pulping and/or papermaking operations and processes and/or other functional areas of the organisation comply with legislative, regulatory and quality requirements. They also use their knowledge and skills to plan for future work activities, solve problems and take responsibility for others.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:
Twelve (12) units of competency:
- three (3) core units plus
- nine (9) elective units.

Elective units must ensure the integrity of the qualification’s Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome. The electives are to be chosen as follows:
- at least six (6) electives listed below
- the remaining three (3) units from the electives listed below or any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
1. Core Units

All three (3) core units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
ODT96 PPMIND501 Evaluate emerging technologies and processes 55 Unit of competency
ODT50 PPMQAS501 Evaluate production processes for regulatory and quality compliance 35 Unit of competency
ODT75 PPMWHS501 Manage work health and safety processes 35 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

At least six (6) units must be chosen from the elective units listed below. Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
BAJ74 MSS405082 Adapt a proactive maintenance strategy to the process operations sector 60 Unit of competency
OAS72 MSS404054 Apply statistics to operational processes 40 Unit of competency
ODS03 FWPCOT5213 Contribute to and implement a community engagement plan 90 Unit of competency
OCG01 BSBHRM523 Coordinate the learning and development of teams and individuals 55 Unit of competency
BAK03 MSS405004 Develop business plans in an organisation implementing competitive systems and practices 60 Unit of competency
BAK06 MSS405001 Develop competitive systems and practices for an organisation 60 Unit of competency
OCE07 BSBSUS511 Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability 50 Unit of competency
ODP50 TLIE0010 Identify, analyse and report workplace data and information 20 Unit of competency
OAO95 NWPTRD004 Implement and manage trade waste policies and plans 100 Unit of competency
ODS68 FWPCOT5212 Implement workplace sustainability practices in the forest and wood products industry 110 Unit of competency
OCD84 BSBAUD511 Initiate quality audits 40 Unit of competency
OCE98 BSBLDR523 Lead and manage effective workplace relationships 45 Unit of competency
OAF21 MSS017012 Lead sustainable strategy deployment 100 Unit of competency
OAC62 MSL936003 Maintain quality system and continuous improvement processes within work or functional area 40 Unit of competency
BAJ81 MSS405053 Manage application of six sigma for process control and improvement 60 Unit of competency
OCG31 BSBFIN501 Manage budgets and financial plans 65 Unit of competency
OCF06 BSBOPS502 Manage business operational plans 50 Unit of competency
OCE90 BSBOPS504 Manage business risk 50 Unit of competency
OCE42 BSBPMG541 Manage complex projects 55 Unit of competency
OCF32 BSBHRM522 Manage employee and industrial relations 60 Unit of competency
OCE21 BSBSTR601 Manage innovation and continuous improvement 65 Unit of competency
OCD88 BSBTWK503 Manage meetings 50 Unit of competency
OCF92 BSBLDR522 Manage people performance 65 Unit of competency
OCD50 BSBPEF501 Manage personal and professional development 55 Unit of competency
OBV33 MSS405088 Plan, implement and monitor energy management 60 Unit of competency
AWV56 PSPGEN046 Undertake research and analysis 60 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAH3 PPM50116 Diploma of Pulp and Paper Process Management Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
No information