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Monitor and control pulping operations

Monitor and control pulping operations

Unit of competency
National Code
PPMPUL210
State Code
AXI37
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
20
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to monitor and maintain pulping processes, ensure product quality and record and report production data.The unit applies to production support operators who monitor and control pulping operations 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. Monitor and maintain process
  • 1.1 Check production requirements at start of shift and plan to carry out daily work activities in line with organisational safety and standard operating procedures (SOP)
  • 1.2 Confirm operational parameters by inspection and observation
  • 1.3 Maintain process supplies and supply systems to meet production requirements
  • 1.4 Monitor process to ensure pulping system operations are within specification.
  • 1.5 Identify, rectify or report routine variations from specification
  • 1.6 Monitor and maintain process levels to maintain productivity requirements
  • 1.7 Monitor discharges to meet environmental protection requirements
  • 1.8 Select, fit, use and maintain personal protective equipment according to job requirements and task to be undertaken
2. Control product quality
  • 2.1 Monitor and maintain pulp to quality requirements
  • 2.2 Conduct routine visual observations and assessments on pulp and system operations
  • 2.3 Sample and test pulp quality to ensure production requirements are maintained and interpret and record results
  • 2.4 Adjust system operation to rectify out-of-specification pulp and maintain productivity requirements
  • 2.5 Monitor and control product storage levels
3. Monitor and maintain plant
  • 3.1 Inspect plant, interpret variations and adjust to maintain production and quality schedules
  • 3.2 Calibrate and maintain test equipment
  • 3.3 Complete routine preventative maintenance in line with maintenance schedules
4. Record and report product and process data
  • 4.1 Interpret production data and enter into recording system
  • 4.2 Communicate problems or variations with process, product or equipment to relevant personnel
  • 4.3 Record and report problems with environmental releases
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AUY30 FPPPUL210A Monitor and control pulping operations Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODT80 PPMPUL201 Monitor and control pulping 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