Unit of competency Outline

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Coordinate and implement wet end shutdown

Coordinate and implement wet end shutdown

Unit of competency
National Code
PPMWEO330
State Code
AXH70
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
24/10/2018
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
25/08/2016
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
25/08/2016
Nominal Hours
25
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to shut down wet end operations in both planned and unplanned situations and to record and report shutdown data.This unit applies to production operators and technicians who coordinate and implement wet end shutdowns, in a pulp or paper manufacturing facility. This typically involves working in a facility with complex integrated equipment and continuous operations.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Coordinate planned shutdown
  • 1.1 Use maintenance and grade change schedules to plan and coordinate shutdown of wet end operations
  • 1.2 Follow procedures to shut down process supplies
  • 1.3 Initiate appropriate isolations and shut down systems following workplace health and safety and standard operating procedures (SOP) including the use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • 1.4 Inspect system and record and report further maintenance requirements
2. Respond to unplanned shutdown
  • 2.1 Respond to unplanned shutdown immediately
  • 2.2 Initiate appropriate isolations, identify and locate cause of unplanned shutdown following workplace health and safety and SOP including the use of appropriate PPE
  • 2.3 Rectify, isolate and or contain faulty plant to allow continued production
  • 2.4 Follow procedures to shut down process supplies where fault cannot be rectified
  • 2.5 Assess effects of unplanned shutdown to determine impact on operations
  • 2.6 Communicate unplanned shutdown to appropriate personnel
3. Record and report shutdown data
  • 3.1 Record shutdown and corrective action processes
  • 3.2 Report shutdown information to relevant personnel
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AUY57 FPPWEO330A Co-ordinate and implement wet end shutdown Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODT77 PPMWEO301 Perform wet end operations Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BAH5 PPM20216 Certificate II in Papermaking Operations Qualification
BAH2 PPM30216 Certificate III in Papermaking Operations Qualification