Unit of competency Outline

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Operate water systems

Operate water systems

Unit of competency
National Code
PPMWAS301
State Code
ODT89
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, monitor and shut down water systems used for pulp and/or paper manufacturing operations.The unit applies to production operators who operate water systems in a pulp and/or paper manufacturing facility and respond to contingencies that occur when 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 to operate water systems
  • 1.1 Identify production requirements 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 materials and supplies for water system
  • 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
  • 1.7 Select, fit, use and maintain 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 start up water systems
  • 2.1 Inspect and conduct pre-occupational safety checks on water systems
  • 2.2 Remove isolations according to operating procedures
  • 2.3 Start up water system according to workplace health and safety and operating processes
  • 2.4 Observe the water system to confirm start-up operational response
  • 2.5 Detect start-up variation conditions and rectify common faults or refer complex faults to specialist technician
3. Monitor and control water systems
  • 3.1 Confirm system functions through routine checks
  • 3.2 Take water samples and test to maintain quality according to operational parameters
  • 3.3 Identify variations from operational parameters
  • 3.4 Restore water system to standard operational parameters
  • 3.5 Conduct operator-level maintenance according to operating procedures
4. Conduct water system shutdown
  • 4.1 Coordinate and communicate planned shutdown of water system to relevant personnel
  • 4.2 Manage system shutdown according to productivity, workplace health and safety and environmental requirements and operating procedures
  • 4.3 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 water systems information
  • 6.1 Record water systems information according to workplace requirements
  • 6.2 Report problems and related action to relevant personnel
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AXH90 PPMWAS210 Operate water systems Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BHM1 PPM30121 Certificate III in Pulp and Paper Operations Qualification