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Prepare and start up waste paper operations

Prepare and start up waste paper operations

Unit of competency
National Code
PPMWPO320
State Code
AXI25
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 determine production requirements, prepare and establish start up waste paper operations in a pulp or paper manufacturing facility.This unit applies to production operators and technicians who prepare and start up waste paper operations, in the pulp and paper industry. 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. Determine production requirements
  • 1.1 Confirm planned production requirements and communicate to relevant personnel
  • 1.2 Determine furnish type, chemical requirements and supply rate (conveyer loading procedure) and communicate to relevant personnel
  • 1.3 Confirm availability of supplies to meet production requirements
  • 1.4 Confirm readiness and availability of facilities to receive process product and/or by-products
  • 1.5 Carry out waste paper startup activities according to relevant documentation, productivity requirements and workplace health and safety and standard operating procedures including use of personal protective equipment, risks and hazards identification and housekeeping requirements
2. Inspect and prepare systems for startup
  • 2.1 Inspect systems for waste paper operations
  • 2.2 Complete pre-start check ups
  • 2.3 Make and confirm operational settings with specification requirements
  • 2.4 Confirm production status with relevant personnel
  • 2.5 Check monitoring devices and systems to confirm they are operational
  • 2.6 Rectify identified faults or take appropriate actions
3. Implement startup operations
  • 3.1 Activate systems for startup and confirm they are operational
  • 3.2 Coordinate equipment startups for production
  • 3.3 Monitor systems and adjust to rectify variations from specifications
  • 3.4 Communicate process operations to relevant personnel
  • 3.5 Log, record or file production startups
4. Establish and stabilise the production and quality processes
  • 4.1 Monitor and adjust systems to rectify variations from specifications
  • 4.2 Take samples as required and complete appropriate actions
  • 4.3 Log, record or file system operation, production and quality data
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AUY59 FPPWPO320A Prepare and start up waste paper operations Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODT66 PPMRFO301 Perform recovered fibre operations Unit of competency