Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Pulp and Paper Operations
Certificate IV in Pulp and Paper Operations
PPM40121
BHM2
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 10/02/2022 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification describes the skills and knowledge of individuals who work as senior operators/technicians or production specialists in the pulp and paper manufacturing industry. In these roles, individuals plan and implement activities according to production plan, provide technical advice and support to, or lead a small team, and apply specialist skills in troubleshooting and rectifying complex pulp and papermaking production problems relating to equipment, process, output and quality.
These individuals may apply their specialist skills in one or more of the following pulping and papermaking operational areas:
wet end
dry end
pulping
stock preparation and handling
chemical recovery
electrical power generation
paper finishing and converting
primary resource
steam generation
recovered fibre
water services.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply this qualification at the time of publication, however a high risk work licence may be required depending on the type of equipment used for the steam and power generation unit sectors.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:Ten (10) units of competency:
- three (3) core units plus
- seven (7) elective units.
Elective units must ensure the integrity of the qualification’s Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.
- at least one (1) elective listed in Group A
- at least two (2) electives listed in Group B
- at least two (2) electives listed in either Group A, B or C
- the remaining two (2) units from the electives listed below in either Group B or C or any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
1. Core Units
All three (3) core units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODT62 | PPMPLN401 | Implement production plan | 35 | Unit of competency |
| ODU10 | PPMQAS401 | Oversee quality assurance process | 35 | Unit of competency |
| ODU04 | PPMPRS401 | Solve systemic problems | 45 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A- Work Health and Safety Elective units
At least one (1) unit must be chosen from Group A. Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODT79 | PPMWHS402 | Identify, assess and control work health and safety risk in own work | 35 | Unit of competency |
| ODT81 | PPMWHS401 | Maintain work health and safety processes | 35 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B - Industry Specific Elective Units
At least two (2) units must be chosen from Group B. Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
4. Group C - General Elective Units
The remaining units may be chosen from Group C. Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAH0 | PPM40216 | Certificate IV in Papermaking Operations | Qualification |
| BAK2 | PPM40116 | Certificate IV in Pulping Operations | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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