Unit of competency Outline

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Troubleshoot and rectify primary resource operations

Troubleshoot and rectify primary resource operations

Unit of competency
National Code
PPMRES340
State Code
AXI01
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
06/05/2016
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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
45
Description
This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to identify, diagnose and rectify primary resource operations, in a pulp or paper manufacturing facility. The unit applies to senior operators and production specialists who troubleshoot and rectify primary resource operations. This typically involves working in a facility with complex integrated equipment and continuous operations.Licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this unit in some states and territories at the time of publication and may differ according to jurisdiction.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify and diagnose causes of process variation, plant or equipment faults
  • 1.1. Check and plan work within workplace health and safety (WHS) procedures, risks and hazards identification, environmental sustainability procedures and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
  • 1.2. Interpret visual assessments and machine alarms to determine fault type and location.
  • 1.3. Undertake routine physical inspections of plant and process to identify faults.
  • 1.4. Identify and locate causes and sources of process variation, plant or equipmentfaults, using appropriate techniques.
  • 1.5. Access and analyse relevant historical and operational data to confirm diagnosis.
2. Rectify process variation, plant or equipment faults
  • 2.1. Initiate emergency stop or shutdown, isolation and lockout procedures prior to fault rectification.
  • 2.2. Isolate, repair or replace faulty equipment or instrumentation.
  • 2.3. Implement corrective operational adjustments and operator level maintenance requirements.
  • 2.4. Restore to normal operations and communicate to relevant personnel.
3. Identify and rectify product quality faults
  • 3.1. Identify product faults or variations by observation, systematic sampling and testing.
  • 3.2. Manage out-of-specification production.
  • 3.3. Check load weight and dimensions to ensure they fall within the capacity of the equipment.
  • 3.4. Take samples for tests to detect quality faults.
  • 3.5. Conduct required tests.
  • 3.6. Interpret test results, adjust operations to correct variations or make recommendations for further action.
4. Record and report troubleshooting activities
  • 4.1. Document variations from specifications and machine operating faults.
  • 4.2. Undertake assessment and evaluation of causes of deviations and document corrective actions.
  • 4.3. Communicate relevant information to appropriate personnel.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AUX92 FPPRES340A Troubleshoot and rectify primary resource operations Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODU07 PPMRES401 Troubleshoot and rectify primary resource 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