Unit of competency Outline

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Troubleshoot and rectify stock preparation systems

Troubleshoot and rectify stock preparation systems

Unit of competency
National Code
PPMSPR401
State Code
ODT99
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
180
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to identify, diagnose, rectify and report on system, equipment and quality faults in the stock preparation systems of a pulp and/or paper manufacturing facility.The unit applies to senior operators and production specialists who work in the pulp and paper manufacturing industry and troubleshoot and rectify complex system faults that occur in continuous stock preparation 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 system and quality faults
  • 1.1 Prepare for rectification of stock preparation systems according to productivity requirements and workplace health and safety and environmental procedures
  • 1.2 Identify safety hazards and identify risk control measures with relevant personnel
  • 1.3 Interpret alarm system alerts and complete routine visual checks to identify system faults
  • 1.4 Access plant operating logs and check for recent work undertaken on plant to assist diagnosis
  • 1.5 Conduct systemic sampling and testing, and interpret results to identify variations from quality specifications
  • 1.6 Analyse collected information to identify fault type and location
  • 1.7 Report fault and proposed corrective actions to relevant personnel
2. Rectify system and equipment faults
  • 2.1 Shut down and isolate equipment according to workplace health and safety and operating procedures
  • 2.2 By-pass faulty equipment as process allows
  • 2.3 Repair or replace faulty equipment and make corrective system adjustments according to manufacturer specifications
  • 2.4 Complete routine preventative maintenance according to workplace procedures
  • 2.5 Restore system operations and communicate verification to relevant personnel
3. Rectify product quality faults
  • 3.1 Conduct further testing to identify variations in specified quality of stock, chemicals and water
  • 3.2 Adjust processes to rectify out-of-specification product according to operating procedures
4. Record and report troubleshooting and rectification activities
  • 4.1 Document system and product faults according to workplace requirements
  • 4.2 Record and report diagnostic and corrective action processes to relevant personnel
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AXH43 PPMSPR440 Troubleshoot and rectify stock preparation systems Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BHM2 PPM40121 Certificate IV in Pulp and Paper Operations Qualification