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Perform wet end operations

Perform wet end operations

Unit of competency
National Code
PPMWEO301
State Code
ODT77
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 in wet end operations.The unit applies to production operators who perform wet end operations in a paper manufacturing facility, and respond to contingencies that occur 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 wet end operations
  • 1.1 Identify production requirements and specifications to plan system operations and processes
  • 1.2 Identify workplace health and safety hazards, assess risks and determine control measures
  • 1.3 Identify process control points according to production specifications
  • 1.4 Confirm availability of machine supplies
  • 1.5 Select, fit and use personal protective equipment according to job requirements and task to be undertaken
  • 1.6 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 Inspect wet end and electronic control systems for safety and indication of faults or problems
  • 2.2 Remove isolations according to operating procedures
  • 2.3 Set and confirm operational settings according to production requirements and specifications
  • 2.4 Complete pre-start check-ups and confirm operation of monitoring devices
  • 2.5 Identify and rectify common faults or refer complex faults to specialist technician
3. Start up and stabilise wet end operations
  • 3.1 Coordinate, communicate and implement start-up procedures for wet end operations
  • 3.2 Confirm system functions by monitoring plant, equipment and control system and display monitors
  • 3.3 Establish sheet and stabilise through wet end sections to parent reel
  • 3.4 Monitor and adjust systems to rectify variations from specifications
  • 3.5 Adjust and modify to stabilise sheet quality within specifications
4. Implement and monitor system shutdown
  • 4.1 Coordinate and communicate planned shutdown of wet end operations to relevant personnel
  • 4.2 Shut down plant or system according to productivity, 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 shutdown
  • 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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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AXH70 PPMWEO330 Coordinate and implement wet end shutdown Unit of competency
AXF30 PPMWEO320 Prepare and start up wet end operations Unit of competency