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Coordinate the shutdown of coated paper processes

Coordinate the shutdown of coated paper processes

Unit of competency
National Code
PPMCPP330
State Code
AXG74
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
40
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to assess and execute planned and unplanned shutdowns in the pulp and paper industry. This typically involves working in a facility with complex integrated equipment and continuous operations.The unit applies to operators and technicians who coordinate the shutdown of coated paper processes in a pulp or paper manufacturing facility. Coated paper processes describe a range of systems and sub systems including tail feed systems, chemical and material batching, laminating and coating, splicing, clay plant operation, calendaring, pre-reeler operations, super calendaring, rewindering and drying systems.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Implement planned shutdown procedures
  • 1.1 Identify planned shutdown of coated paper process from work area instructions or maintenance schedules
  • 1.2 Follow coated paper process materials and supplies shutdown procedures
  • 1.3 Manage plant or system shutdowns according to production requirements, relevant workplace health and safety procedures, risks and hazards identification and environmental workplace procedures including the use of appropriate personal protective equipment
  • 1.4 Implement isolation and lock out requirements, according to standard operating procedures (SOP) and housekeeping requirements
  • 1.5 Ensure plant integrity and personnel safety by following workplace health and safety procedures
  • 1.6 Communicate planned shutdown information to relevant personnel as required
  • 1.7 Wash and clean plant and equipment for restart
2. Assess the cause and effect of an unplanned shutdown
  • 2.1 Assess the cause and effect of an unplanned shutdown within workplace health and safety and environmental procedures, SOP and housekeeping requirements
  • 2.2 Identify abnormal operating conditions by analysis of technical and operational information
  • 2.3 Determine the effects of abnormal conditions to enable appropriate adjustments and rectification
  • 2.4 Locate the source of the cause of the shutdown, to ensure rectification
  • 2.5 Notify appropriate personnel, when abnormal operating conditions prevail
  • 2.6 Identify safety issues relevant to an unplanned shutdown
3. Record and report shutdown data
  • 3.1 Record and report shutdown data in accordance with workplace health and safety and environmental procedures, SOP, and housekeeping requirements
  • 3.2 Record assessment and evaluation of causes and corrective actions, according to standard operating or enterprise/organisational procedures
  • 3.3 Communicate relevant information to appropriate personnel in accordance with operational requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AUY00 FPPCPP330A Co-ordinate the shutdown of coated paper processes Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODU16 PPMDEO301 Perform dry end operations Unit of competency