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Troubleshoot and rectify chemical recovery operations

Troubleshoot and rectify chemical recovery operations

Unit of competency
National Code
PPMREC440
State Code
AXG17
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
30
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to analyse, rectify and report on chemical recovery operations, in the pulp and paper industry.The unit applies to senior operators and production specialists who troubleshoot and rectify chemical recovery operations, in the pulp and paper industry. This typically involves 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. Identify and analyse causes of faults
  • 1.1 Undertake tasks according to productivity requirements, environmental sustainability procedures, workplace health and safety and standard operating procedures including the use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), risks and hazards identification and housekeeping requirements
  • 1.2 Interpret warning devices to determine fault type and location
  • 1.3 Identify by observation, systematic sampling and testing, quality faults and variations
  • 1.4 Take samples for tests to detect quality faults and variations
  • 1.5 Interpret sampling and testing results to identify variations from specifications or schedule
  • 1.6 Identify, locate and analyse causes and sources of process problems or equipment faults using correct PPE
  • 1.7 Access and interpret relevant sources of information to assist analysis
2. Rectify process problems and equipment faults
  • 2.1 Conduct operator level on-line adjustments
  • 2.2 Implement isolation procedures and plant shut down prior to fault rectification
  • 2.3 Identify hazardous conditions, take appropriate action and communicate the conditions to relevant personnel
  • 2.4 Isolate, by-pass, repair or replace faulty equipment according to equipment specifications
  • 2.5 Return plant and equipment to normal operation
  • 2.6 Communicate rectification to relevant personnel
3. Rectify product quality faults
  • 3.1 Conduct further tests according to organisational procedures
  • 3.2 Rectify faults and causes or make recommendations for further action
  • 3.3 Manage out-of-specification product
4. Record and report system performance and product quality data
  • 4.1 Record variations from process specifications
  • 4.2 Record actions undertaken to troubleshoot and rectify faults
  • 4.3 Document details of hazardous conditions or situations, according to organisational procedures
  • 4.4 Communicate relevant information to appropriate personnel
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AUX91 FPPREC440A Troubleshoot and rectify chemical recovery operations Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODU05 PPMREC401 Troubleshoot and rectify chemical recovery operations Unit of competency