Unit of competency Outline
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Prepare and start up pulping system operations
Prepare and start up pulping system operations
Unit of competency
National Code
PPMPUL320
PPMPUL320
State Code
AXJ02
AXJ02
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
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
45
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to conduct pre-operational checks, bring pulping system operations online and stabilise system operations after startup.The unit applies to operators and technicians who prepare and start up pulping system operations in a pulp or paper manufacturing facility. This typically involves working in a facility with complex integrated equipment and continuous operations.No licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine production requirements
- 1.1 Identify production requirements to plan and conduct system operations and startup processes in accordance with work health and safety and standard operating procedures (SOP)
- 1.2 Determine grade type and flow rate for production and communicate to pulping system operators
- 1.3 Determine availability and coordinate process supplies and supply systems to meet production requirements
- 1.4 Confirm readiness of downstream facilities to receive pulping process product and by-products
- 1.5 Select, fit, use and maintain personal protective equipment according to job requirements and task to be undertaken
2. Inspect and prepare systems for startup
- 2.1 Conduct system inspections and pre-startup safety checks in line with organisational safety and SOP
- 2.2 Remove isolations and establish and confirm operational settings to required specification
- 2.3 Set delivery systems for operation
- 2.4 Check monitoring devices and alarm systems and confirm as operational
- 2.5 Detect deviations from operational specifications and rectify or report
3. Start up pulping operations
- 3.1 Activate and confirm pulping systems as operational
- 3.2 Coordinate equipment startups for production
- 3.3 Confirm production ready status to relevant personnel
4. Stabilise system operations
- 4.1 Monitor operational parameters after startup to ensure pulping system operations are within specification
- 4.2 Sample and test pulp to verify product meets quality specifications
- 4.3 Adjust system operational parameters to rectify variation from specifications
- 4.4 Record system startup, operational and product quality data in operating log
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUY32 | FPPPUL320A | Prepare and start up pulping system operations | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ODT95 | PPMPUL301 | Perform pulping operations | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAH4 | PPM20116 | Certificate II in Pulping Operations | Qualification |
| BAH1 | PPM30116 | Certificate III in Pulping Operations | Qualification |