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Prepare and operate the woodchip production system

Prepare and operate the woodchip production system

Unit of competency
National Code
PPMRES210
State Code
AXF51
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
90
Description
This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to check, monitor and operate the woodchip production system in the pulp and paper industry.The unit applies to production operators and technicians who prepare, monitor and operatea woodchip production system in the pulp and paper industry.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. Conduct pre-startup system checks
  • 1.1. Identify work requirements, in accordance with productivity requirements, relevant workplace health and safety (WHS) procedures, risks and hazards identification and environmental workplace procedures.
  • 1.2. Carry out external inspection and pre-operational checks of the woodchip system.
  • 1.3. Carry out operator level maintenance schedules, as required.
  • 1.4. Remove isolations in accordance with site procedures.
  • 1.5. Confirm that monitoring devices and alarm systems are operational.
  • 1.6. Identify logs to be processed and loaded to ensure correct presentation.
  • 1.7. Carry out pre startup checks on equipment, conveyors, transfer system and operational monitoring equipment.
  • 1.8. Notify relevant personnel of impending startup.
2. Start up system for production run
  • 2.1. Check transfer equipment, bins and hoppers to ensure prevention of chip contamination as required.
  • 2.2. Start up system production according to safe working requirements.
  • 2.3. Dock logs, as required.
3. Monitor and maintain chipping system operation
  • 3.1. Monitor logs and conveyors to achieve optimum flow.
  • 3.2. Co-ordinate and maintain the supply of logs to ensure production requirements are met.
  • 3.3. Use electronic monitoring of operating equipment and visually ensure operating conditions are continually maintained.
  • 3.4. Identify potential blockage and/or jamming situations and take appropriate action to rectify.
  • 3.5. Continually monitor woodchip quality, as required.
  • 3.6. Monitor and maintain woodchip transfer to storage system.
  • 3.7. Monitor and maintain storage levels, as required.
4. Record and document machine performance and production data
  • 4.1. Record and maintain production and quality records, as required
  • 4.2. Enter data into computer system, as required
  • 4.3. Communicate problems or variations to relevant personnel.
5. Conduct a plant shutdown
  • 5.1. Communicate shutdown plan, with relevant personnel.
  • 5.2. Carry out shutdown procedure.
  • 5.3. Identify and rectify cause of uncontrolled shutdown.
  • 5.4. Record shutdown details, as required.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AUY41 FPPRES210A Prepare and operate the woodchip production system Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODT68 PPMRES301 Operate woodchip production system 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