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Troubleshoot and rectify pulping processes

Troubleshoot and rectify pulping processes

Unit of competency
National Code
PPMPUL440
State Code
AXI19
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
30
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to troubleshoot, rectify and report on pulping processes in the pulp and paper industry.The unit applies to operators, technicians and senior technicians who troubleshoot and rectify pulping processes, in a pulp or paper manufacturing facility. This typically involves working in a facility with 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. Identify and analyse causes of faults
  • 1.1 Identify faults in pulping processes according to productivity requirements, relevant workplace health and safety procedures, risks and hazards identification and environmental workplace procedures
  • 1.2 Interpret alarm systems and observations to determine faults and location
  • 1.3 Identify faults through routine physical inspections of plant, processes and equipment
  • 1.4 Interpret sampling and results to identify variations from specifications or schedule
  • 1.5 Use appropriate techniques to identify and locate cause and source of the problem
  • 1.6 Access and analyse relevant data, as required to assist analysis
  • 1.7 Select, fit, use and maintain personal protective equipment according to job requirements and task to be undertaken
2. Rectify plant faults
  • 2.1 Conduct operator level on-line adjustments
  • 2.2 Implement isolation procedures and plant shut down prior to fault rectification according to work health and safety and standard operating procedures
  • 2.3. Isolate, by-pass, repair or replace faulty plant, according to manufacturer's recommendations
  • 2.4. Return plant to normal operation
  • 2.5 Communicate verification to relevant personnel
3. Rectify product quality faults
  • 3.1. Identify by observation, systematic sampling and testing, product quality faults or variations
  • 3.2. Interpret test results and adjust operations to correct faults
  • 3.3. Rectify faults and causes or make recommendations for further action
  • 3.4. Manage out-of-specification product
4. Record and report process performance and product quality data
  • 4.1 Identify recording and reporting workplace requirements for process performance and product quality data
  • 4.2 Document variations from product specification
  • 4.3 Record process variation and faults
  • 4.4 Record actions undertaken to troubleshoot and rectify faults
  • 4.5 Communicate relevant information to appropriate personnel
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AUX90 FPPPUL440A Troubleshoot and rectify pulping processes Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODU14 PPMPUL401 Troubleshoot and rectify pulping processes 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