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Perform recovered fibre operations

Perform recovered fibre operations

Unit of competency
National Code
PPMRFO301
State Code
ODT66
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
80
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare for, start up, stabilise and shut down systems for recovered fibre operations.This unit applies to production operators who perform recovered fibre operations in a pulp and/or paper manufacturing facility and respond to contingencies that occur 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. Prepare for recovered fibre operations
  • 1.1 Identify production requirements and specifications to plan system operations and processes
  • 1.2 Determine supply type, chemical and water system requirements, supply rate and conveyer loading procedure
  • 1.3 Identify workplace health and safety hazards, assess risks and determine control measures
  • 1.4 Identify process control points according to productions specifications
  • 1.5 Confirm availability of supplies to meet production requirements
  • 1.6 Confirm readiness and availability of facilities to receive process product and by-products
  • 1.7 Select, fit and use personal protective equipment according to job requirements and task to be undertaken
  • 1.8 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 recovered and electronic control systems for warning signals or alarms
  • 2.2 Remove isolations and complete pre-start check-ups according to workplace health and safety and operating procedures
  • 2.3 Confirm operational settings with specification requirements
  • 2.4 Confirm production status with relevant personnel
  • 2.5 Check monitoring devices and systems are operational
  • 2.6 Identify and rectify common faults or refer complex faults to specialist technician
3. Start up and stabilise operations production and quality processes
  • 3.1 Coordinate, communicate and implement start-up procedures for recovered fibre operations
  • 3.2 Confirm system functions by monitoring plant, equipment and control system and display monitors
  • 3.3 Take samples to monitor quality as required
  • 3.4 Monitor and adjust systems to rectify variations from specifications
4. Implement and monitor system shutdown
  • 4.1 Coordinate and communicate planned shutdown of recovered fibre 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
AXG86 PPMWPO330 Coordinate and implement waste paper shutdown Unit of competency
AXI25 PPMWPO320 Prepare and start up waste paper operations Unit of competency