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Monitor, control and shutdown finishing and converting operations

Monitor, control and shutdown finishing and converting operations

Unit of competency
National Code
PPMFCO210
State Code
AXI85
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
70
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to monitor, control and shut down finishing and converting operations in a pulp or paper manufacturing facility.The unit applies to production operators and technicians who operate and monitor systems, production and product quality as well as conduct equipment shutdowns. This typically involves working in a facility with complex integrated equipment and continuous operations. Finishing and converting operations describe a range of systems and subsystems, including winding and re-winding, decorating, lotionising, calendering, water marking, perforating, slitting and cutting, embossing, laminating, folding, printing, bonding, core making, wrapping and packing.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Operate and monitor processes and systems
  • 1.1 Check production requirements at start of shift to plan day's activities considering work health and safety regulations, environmental and safe working requirements and practices
  • 1.2 Confirm planned production requirements and communicate to relevant personnel in line with standard operating procedures (SOP)
  • 1.3 Monitor and maintain operations and systems within process parameters consistent with production requirements in accordance with work health and safety policies and procedures
  • 1.4 Interpret and respond to monitoring displays and devices
  • 1.5 Undertake setup for product change
  • 1.6 Select, fit, use and maintain personal protective equipment according to job requirements and task to be undertaken
2. Control product quality and production
  • 2.1 Monitor and control product to productionand quality requirements
  • 2.2 Conduct routine observations and assessments on product and system operations
  • 2.3 Make adjustments to control production and quality requirements.
  • 2.4 Interpret and record test results
  • 2.5 Communicate changes to product requirements to relevant personnel
3. Conduct equipment shutdown
  • 3.1 Conduct equipment shutdown according to SOP
  • 3.2 Communicate shutdown plan with relevant personnel
  • 3.3 Carry out shutdown procedures
  • 3.4 Identify and rectify cause of unplanned shutdown
  • 3.5 Record shutdown details
4. Record process and system information
  • 4.1 Record system and production information
  • 4.2 Record and communicate problems or variations in performance
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AUY10 FPPFCO210A Monitor, control and shutdown finishing and converting operations Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODT71 PPMFCO201 Monitor and control paper finishing and converting operations Unit of competency