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Prepare and start up dry end operations

Prepare and start up dry end operations

Unit of competency
National Code
PPMDEO320
State Code
AXH59
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
80
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to inspect, prepare and establish startup dry end operations in the pulp and paper industry.This unit applies to operators and technicians who prepare and start up dry end operations in a pulp and paper manufacturing facility. This work typically involves complex integrated equipment and continuous operations. Dry end operations describe a range of systems and sub systems including drying processes, reeling operations, chemical additive system, monitoring systems, sheet treatment processes, tail feed systems, broke system, on-line coating systems, calendering systems, vacuum systems, laser systems, slitter systems, sheet transfer systems, accumulator, cleaning showers.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 Confirm planned production requirements and communicate to relevant personnel according to workplace health and safety, production requirements and standard operating procedures
  • 1.2 Confirm availability of machine supplies
  • 1.3 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 Inspect systems for dry end operations
  • 2.2 Remove isolations, according to standard operating or organisational procedures
  • 2.3 Set and confirm operational settings
  • 2.4 Complete pre-start check ups
  • 2.5 Check and confirm operation of monitoring devices
  • 2.6 Identify and rectify faults
  • 2.7 Communicate startup to relevant personnel
3. Start up dry end operations
  • 3.1 Coordinate and implement startup for dry end operations
  • 3.2 Confirm system functions by monitoring plant, equipment and control system and display monitors
  • 3.3 Communicate process operations to relevant personnel
4. Establish startup at dry end
  • 4.1 Establish sheet and stabilise through dry end sections to parent reel
  • 4.2 Monitor and adjust systems to rectify variations from specifications
  • 4.3 Adjust and modify to stabilise sheet quality within specifications
  • 4.4 Record production startup, system operation, production and quality data
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AUY03 FPPDEO320A Prepare and start up dry end operations Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODU16 PPMDEO301 Perform dry end operations Unit of competency