Unit of competency Outline

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Perform stock preparation operations

Perform stock preparation operations

Unit of competency
National Code
PPMSPR301
State Code
ODU03
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/02/2022
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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
90
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare for, start up, stabilise and shut down systems for stock preparation operations.The unit applies to production operators who perform stock preparation operations in a pulp and/or or paper manufacturing facility and respond to contingencies that occur with working 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. Prepare for stock preparation operations
  • 1.1 Identify production requirements to plan system operations and processes
  • 1.2 Determine grade type and flow rate for production
  • 1.3 Identify workplace health and safety hazards, assess risks and determine control points and measures
  • 1.4 Determine availability and coordinate process supplies to meet production requirements
  • 1.5 Confirm readiness of downstream facilities to receive product and by-products
  • 1.6 Select, fit and use personal protective equipment according to job requirements and task to be undertaken
  • 1.7 Communicate production requirements and specifications, workplace health and safety and environmental requirements and operating procedures to relevant personnel
2. Inspect and prepare systems for start-up
  • 2.1 Conduct system inspections and pre-start-up safety checks according to workplace health and safety and operating procedures
  • 2.2 Remove isolations and establish and confirm operational settings to required specification
  • 2.3 Check electronic monitoring devices and alarm systems and confirm as operational
  • 2.4 Detect deviations from operational specifications and rectify or report to relevant personnel
  • 2.5 Stage raw materials supplies ready for use
3. Start up and stabilise system operations
  • 3.1 Activate and confirm stock preparation systems as operational
  • 3.2 Coordinate stock, chemical and water system start-ups for production
  • 3.3 Confirm production ready status to relevant personnel
  • 3.4 Monitor operational parameters after start-up to ensure stock system operations are within specification
  • 3.5 Sample and test stock to verify product meets quality specifications
  • 3.6 Adjust system operational parameters to rectify variations from specifications
4. Coordinate and implement planned shutdown
  • 4.1 Coordinate and communicate planned shutdown of stock preparation operations to relevant personnel
  • 4.2 Shut down plant or system according to productivity requirements, workplace health and safety and environmental requirements and operating procedures
  • 4.3 Monitor functionality of equipment during shutdown
  • 4.4 Implement isolation requirements according to operating and housekeeping procedures
5. Respond to unplanned shutdowns
  • 5.1 Respond to unplanned faults and stoppages according to operating, emergency and workplace health and safety procedures
  • 5.2 Complete shutdown and isolation according to operating procedures
  • 5.3 Locate and rectify cause of unplanned shutdown within area of responsibility
  • 5.4 Communicate shutdown information to relevant personnel
6. Record and report production information
  • 6.1 Record production and quality data and system operation information according to workplace requirements
  • 6.2 Report problems or variations with production, quality and system to relevant personnel
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