Unit of competency Outline
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Troubleshoot and rectify wet end systems
Troubleshoot and rectify wet end systems
Unit of competency
National Code
PPMWEO401
PPMWEO401
State Code
ODT86
ODT86
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
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
180
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to analyse, rectify and report on system, equipment and quality faults in the wet end operations of a paper manufacturing facility.The unit applies to senior operators and production specialists who work in the pulp and paper manufacturing industry and troubleshoot and rectify complex faults that occur in continuous wet end operations. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify and analyse causes of system and quality faults
- 1.1 Prepare for rectification of wet end system according to productivity requirements and workplace health and safety and environmental procedures
- 1.2 Identify safety hazards and determine risk control measures with relevant personnel
- 1.3 Interpret alarm mechanism and make observations on plant and processes to determine fault type and location
- 1.4 Conduct systemic sampling and testing and interpret results to detect quality faults and variations from operating parameters
- 1.5 Access and interpret relevant sources of information and check for recent work undertaken on plant to assist analysis
- 1.6 Analyse causes and sources of process problems or equipment faults and impact on productivity requirements
- 1.7 Report fault and proposed corrective actions to relevant personnel
2. Rectify systems and equipment faults
- 2.1 Shut down and isolate equipment according to operating procedures
- 2.2 By-pass faulty equipment where the process allows
- 2.3 Repair or replace faulty equipment according to equipment specifications
- 2.4 Make corrective adjustments to equipment according to equipment specifications
- 2.5 Undertake operator-level maintenance as required
- 2.6 Verify restoration to normal operation and communicate to relevant personnel
3. Rectify product quality faults
- 3.1 Conduct further testing and interpret results to determine required operational adjustments
- 3.2 Rectify faults and causes according to operating procedures
- 3.3 Manage out-of-specification product
4. Record and report troubleshooting and rectification activities
- 4.1 Document variations from process and product specifications according to workplace requirements
- 4.2 Record and report diagnostic and corrective action processes to relevant personnel
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AXI84 | PPMWEO440 | Troubleshoot and rectify wet end systems | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BHM2 | PPM40121 | Certificate IV in Pulp and Paper Operations | Qualification |