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Monitor and control pulping operations

Monitor and control pulping operations

Unit of competency
National Code
PPMPUL201
State Code
ODT80
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/02/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
31/05/2022
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
31/05/2022
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to monitor and maintain pulping processes, ensure product quality and record and report production data.The unit applies to production support operators who assist in the pulping operations of a pulp and/or paper manufacturing facility, undertaking routine work in monitoring, identifying and solving predictable problems that occur with 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. Prepare to monitor pulping operations
  • 1.1 Check production requirements at start of shift and plan work activities according to workplace health safety and standard operating procedures
  • 1.2 Identify health and safety hazards and report safety concerns
  • 1.3 Select and fit personal protective equipment according to task and safety requirements
  • 1.4 Check tools and equipment are operational, and supplies are available
2. Monitor and maintain process
  • 2.1 Confirm operational parameters by inspection and observation
  • 2.2 Maintain process supplies and supply systems to meet production requirements
  • 2.3 Monitor process to ensure pulping system operations are within specification
  • 2.4 Identify, rectify or report routine variations from specification
  • 2.5 Monitor and maintain process levels to maintain productivity requirements
  • 2.6 Monitor discharges according to environmental protection requirements
3. Control product quality
  • 3.1 Monitor and maintain pulp to quality requirements
  • 3.2 Conduct routine visual observations and assessments on pulp and system operations
  • 3.3 Sample and test pulp quality to ensure production requirements are maintained
  • 3.4 Interpret and record test results of sample pulp according to workplace procedures
  • 3.5 Adjust system operation to rectify out-of-specification pulp and maintain productivity requirements
  • 3.6 Monitor and control product storage levels
4. Monitor and maintain plant
  • 4.1 Inspect plant, interpret variations and adjust to maintain production and quality schedules
  • 4.2 Calibrate and maintain test equipment
  • 4.3 Complete routine preventative maintenance according to maintenance schedules
5. Record and report product and process data
  • 5.1 Interpret production data and enter into recording system
  • 5.2 Communicate problems or variations with process, product or equipment to relevant personnel
  • 5.3 Record and report problems with environmental releases
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AXI37 PPMPUL210 Monitor and control pulping operations Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BHM0 PPM20121 Certificate II in Pulp and Paper Operations Qualification