Unit of competency Outline

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Prepare and start up stock preparation system for production

Prepare and start up stock preparation system for production

Unit of competency
National Code
PPMSPR320
State Code
AXI89
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
40
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to conduct pre-operational checks, bring stock preparation system operations online and stabilise system operations after startup.The unit applies to production operators and technicians who work in a pulp or paper manufacturing facility in the stock preparation area. 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. Determine production requirements
  • 1.1 Identify production requirements to plan system operations and startup processes
  • 1.2 Determine grade type and flow rate for production and communicate to system operators
  • 1.3 Determine availability and coordinate process supplies to meet production requirements
  • 1.4 Confirm readiness of downstream facilities to receive 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 workplace health and safety and standard operating procedures (SOP)
  • 2.2 Remove isolations and establish and confirm operational settings to required specification
  • 2.3 Check monitoring devices and alarm systems and confirm as operational
  • 2.4 Detect deviations from operational specifications and rectify or report
  • 2.5 Stage raw materials supplies ready for use
3. Start up stock preparation operations
  • 3.1 Activate and confirm stock preparation systems as operational
  • 3.2 Coordinate stock, chemical and water system 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 stock system operations are within specification
  • 4.2 Sample and test stock to verify product meets quality specifications
  • 4.3 Adjust system operational parameters to rectify variations 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
AUY46 FPPSPR320A Prepare and start up stock preparation system for production Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODU03 PPMSPR301 Perform stock preparation operations Unit of competency