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Monitor and control waste paper plant operations

Monitor and control waste paper plant operations

Unit of competency
National Code
FPPWPO3A
State Code
AYE55
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Archived
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
01/12/2001
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
Nominal Hours
0
Description
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

conveyor feed system
hydrapulper
refining system
water treatment
de-inking system
cleaning systems
fractionating systems
dewatering system
screening processes
broke system
dispersion
holding tanks/silos
flotation system
reject systems

product change
mechanical failures
crash shut
full storage/low supply storage
maintenance shut
process failures

waste paper
air
chemicals
broke
steam
water
electricity

broke handling systems
fork trucks and front end loaders
cranes

OH&S policies/procedures
statutory requirements (state and commonwealth)
appropriate licences
environmental policies
Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)

logs
Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
furnish sheets
tally sheets
process and instrument diagrams

as per site agreement
operator maintenance schedules
maintenance systems

stock consistency
stock colour
stock brightness
water quality
waste paper quality
visual assessments
stickies

computer data entry/retrieval
communication equipment/2-way radios

internal/external customers and suppliers
team members
maintenance services
production/services co-ordinators

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Explains purpose and operation of reject systems.
Explains purpose and operation of water systems.
Describes purpose and effects of process variables on production/quality.
Conducts routine checks during plant/systems operation.
Explains types and purposes of tests.
Sets up and operates test equipment.
Implements sampling and testing procedures.
Interprets test results.
Describes plant operation and control mechanisms.
Logs and records requirements/procedures.
Communicates effectively with relevant personnel.
Demonstrates ability to inspect and maintain equipment/systems to specification.
Demonstrates that plant operation is consistently maintained within specification.
Demonstrates that stock quality is consistently within specification.
Demonstrates that operational and quality variables are identified and rectified.
Works within OH&S, SOP, environment and safe working requirements and practices.

Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AUY58 FPPWPO210A Monitor and control waste paper operations Unit of competency
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