Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
22/07/2026 9:43 AM AWST
22/07/2026 9:43 AM AWST
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Monitor and control waste paper operations
Monitor and control waste paper operations
Unit of competency
National Code
PPMWPO210
PPMWPO210
State Code
AXH17
AXH17
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
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 monitor and maintain waste paper operations, ensure product quality and record and report production data.The unit applies to production support operators who work in a pulp or paper manufacturing facility in the waste paper operations area. This typically involves working in a facility with complex integrated equipment and continuous operations.No licensing, legislative, 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 environmental sustainability requirements and workplace health and safety and standard operating procedures (SOP) including use of appropriate personal protective equipment, risks and hazards identification and housekeeping requirements
- 1.2 Confirm operational status by visual or physical walk around inspections and other information
- 1.3 Maintain process supplies to meet production requirements
- 1.4 Monitor reject systems and screens and gauges to ensure operations are within specification
- 1.5 Identify, rectify or report routine variations from specifications
- 1.6 Monitor and maintain process levels to maintain productivity requirements
- 1.7 Complete routine preventative maintenance in line with maintenance schedules
2. Control stock quality
- 2.1 Monitor and maintain conveyor feeds for consistent delivery
- 2.2 Sample and test stock quality and interpret and record results
- 2.3 Adjust product quality and system operation to rectify out of specification stock and maintain productivity requirements
- 2.4 Monitor and maintain water distribution systems
3. Record and report product and process data
- 3.1 Interpret production data and enter into recording system
- 3.2 Communicate problems or variations with process, product or equipment to relevant personnel
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUY58 | FPPWPO210A | Monitor and control waste paper operations | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ODT63 | PPMRFO201 | Monitor and control recovered fibre operations | 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 |
| AD832 | PPMSS00010 | Waste Paper Operations Skill Set | Skill set |