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Monitor and control wet end operations

Monitor and control wet end operations

Unit of competency
National Code
PPMWEO201
State Code
ODT65
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 monitor and control wet end operations, ensure product quality, complete product grade changes and record process and system information.The unit applies to production support workers who assist in the wet end area work of a paper manufacturing facility, undertaking routine work in monitoring, identifying and solving predictable problems that occur with 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 monitor wet end operations
  • 1.1 Check production requirements at start of shift and plan work activities according to workplace health and safety and standard operating procedures
  • 1.2 Identify health and safety hazards and report safety concerns
  • 1.3 Select and fit personal protective equipment according to safety requirements
  • 1.4 Check tools and equipment are operational, and supplies are available
2. Monitor and maintain process
  • 2.1 Confirm operational status by inspection, observation and other information
  • 2.2 Maintain process supplies to meet production requirements
  • 2.3 Monitor process to ensure wet end system operations are within specification
  • 2.4 Identify, rectify or report routine variations from specification
  • 2.5 Monitor and maintain process levels to maintain productivity requirements
  • 2.6 Detect sheet breaks and re-establish sheet according to operating procedures
  • 2.7 Complete routine preventative maintenance according to maintenance schedules
3. Control product quality
  • 3.1 Monitor and maintain sheet according to quality requirements
  • 3.2 Conduct routine visual observations and assessments on product and system operations
  • 3.3 Sample and test product quality, and interpret and record results
  • 3.4 Adjust system operation to rectify out-of-specification product and maintain productivity requirements
4. Complete product grade change
  • 4.1 Identify grade change requirements and obtain required stock and chemicals
  • 4.2 Shut down wet end systems according to operating procedures
  • 4.3 Complete flushing, draining and cleaning of stock, chemicals and water systems according to operating procedures
  • 4.4 Implement process setups or adjustments to meet new grade requirements
  • 4.5 Prepare required raw materials and supplies for new grade requirements
  • 4.6 Implement stock, chemical and water system start-ups to meet new grade requirements
  • 4.7 Implement grade change on the run according to production specifications
5. Record and report product and process data
  • 5.1 Interpret production data and enter into recording system
  • 5.2 Communicate problems or variations with process, product or equipment to relevant personnel
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AXF97 PPMWEO210 Monitor and control wet end operations Unit of competency