Unit of competency Outline
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Troubleshoot and rectify stock preparation systems
Troubleshoot and rectify stock preparation systems
Unit of competency
National Code
PPMSPR440
PPMSPR440
State Code
AXH43
AXH43
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
40
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to identify and analyse causes of system, equipment and product faults and to rectify and report on problems in the stock preparation area of a pulp or paper manufacturing facility.The unit applies to senior operators and production specialists who troubleshoot and rectify stock preparation systems. 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. Identify and analyse causes of system faults
- 1.1 Complete routine visual or physical walk to identify system faults in line with workplace health and safety and standard operating procedures (SOP)
- 1.2 Interpret alarm system alerts and observations to diagnose fault type
- 1.3 Access plant operating logs to assist diagnosis
- 1.4 Sample and test stock for variations from quality specifications; interpret and record results
- 1.5 Analyse all information collected to identify fault type and location
- 1.6 Report fault and communicate proposed actions to rectify
- 1.7. Select, fit, use and maintain personal protective equipment according to job requirements and task to be undertaken
2. Rectify system and equipment faults
- 2.1 Follow organisational safety and SOP to shut down and isolate equipment prior to fault rectification
- 2.2 By-pass faulty equipment where the process allows
- 2.3 Repair or replace faulty equipment and make corrective system adjustments
- 2.4 Complete routine preventative maintenance according to organisational procedures
- 2.5 Restore system operations and advise relevant personnel of return to normal operation
3. Rectify product quality faults
- 3.1 Identify variations in specified quality of stock, chemicals and water through routine visual observations
- 3.2 Sample and test stock for variations from quality specifications; interpret and record results
- 3.3 Adjust processes to rectify out-of-specification product
4. Record and report faults and rectification process
- 4.1 Document system and product faults according to organisational procedures
- 4.2 Record and report diagnostic and corrective action processes to relevant personnel
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUX93 | FPPSPR440A | Troubleshoot and rectify stock preparation systems | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ODT99 | PPMSPR401 | Troubleshoot and rectify stock preparation systems | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAH1 | PPM30116 | Certificate III in Pulping Operations | Qualification |
| BAK2 | PPM40116 | Certificate IV in Pulping Operations | Qualification |