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Monitor and control wet end operations

Monitor and control wet end operations

Unit of competency
National Code
PPMWEO210
State Code
AXF97
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
20
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to monitor and control wet end operations, ensure product quality, complete product grade changes and record process and system information. The unit applies to production support workers who work in a pulp and paper manufacturing facility in the wet end area. This typically involves 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. Monitor and maintain process
  • 1.1 Check production requirements at start of shift and plan to carry out daily work activities in line with workplace health and safety and standard operating procedures (SOP) including the use of correct personal protective equipment
  • 1.2 Confirm operational status by inspection, observation and other information
  • 1.3 Maintain process supplies to meet production requirements
  • 1.4 Monitor process to ensure wet end system operations are within specification
  • 1.5 Identify, rectify or report routine variations from specification
  • 1.6 Monitor and maintain process levels to maintain productivity requirements
  • 1.7 Detect sheet breaks and re-establish sheet according to SOP
  • 1.8 Complete routine preventative maintenance in line with maintenance schedules
2. Control product quality
  • 2.1 Monitor and maintain sheet to quality requirements
  • 2.2 Conduct routine visual observations and assessments on product and system operations
  • 2.3 Sample and test product quality and interpret and record results
  • 2.4 Adjust system operation to rectify out-of-specification product and maintain productivity requirements
3. Complete product grade change
  • 3.1 Plan and determine grade change requirements and obtain stock and chemicals
  • 3.2 Shut down wet end systems according to SOP
  • 3.3 Complete flushing, draining and cleaning of stock, chemicals and water systems
  • 3.4 Implement process setups or adjustments to meet new grade requirements
  • 3.5 Stage raw materials and supplies required for new grade requirements as ready for use
  • 3.6 Coordinate and implement stock, chemical and water system startups to meet new grade requirements
  • 3.7 Coordinate and implement grade change on the run according to organisational procedures
4. Record and report product and process data
  • 4.1 Interpret production data and enter into recording system
  • 4.2 Communicate problems or variations with process, product or equipment to relevant personnel
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AUY55 FPPWEO210A Monitor and control wet end operations Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODT65 PPMWEO201 Monitor and control wet end operations Unit of competency