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Prepare and start up coated paper processes

Prepare and start up coated paper processes

Unit of competency
National Code
PPMCPP320
State Code
AXH84
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
80
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare and start up coated paper processes in the pulp and paper industry.This unit applies to production operators and technicians who determine the production requirements, prepare and coordinate start-up operations and then establish and stabilise the system, in a pulp or paper manufacturing facility. 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. Determine production requirements
  • 1.1 Access and interpret production plan
  • 1.2 Confirm grade specifications and limits and communicate to relevant personnel
  • 1.3 Determine process requirements according to standard operating procedures (SOP)
  • 1.4 Confirm process supplies are available for production
  • 1.5 Determine chemical and material requirements
  • 1.6 Select, fit, use and maintain personal protective equipment according to job requirements and task to be undertaken
2. Inspect and prepare systems for startup
  • 2.1 Remove isolations according to housekeeping requirements
  • 2.2 Complete pre-startup checks on equipment in line with workplace health and safety, environmental and safe working requirements and practices
  • 2.3 Confirm electrical power and process supplies as available for production
  • 2.4 Prepare chemical and material delivery system for operation
  • 2.5 Confirm operational settings within specification
  • 2.6 Confirm production ready status with relevant personnel
  • 2.7 Check monitoring devices and systems and confirm as operational
  • 2.8 Identify faults and rectify according to SOP
3. Coordinate startup operations
  • 3.1 Coordinate equipment startups for production
  • 3.2 Coordinate and confirm system functions by monitoring plant, equipment and control system and display monitors
  • 3.3 Communicate process operation status to relevant personnel
  • 3.4 Log, record and file production startup details
4. Stabilise production process after startup
  • 4.1 Monitor processes and adjust to rectify variations from specification
  • 4.2 Make adjustments or modifications to stabilise coating quality within specification
  • 4.3 Take samples as required to ensure product quality requirements are met
  • 4.4 Verify product tests as within specification
  • 4.5 Record process operation, production and quality data
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AUX99 FPPCPP320A Prepare and start up coated paper processes Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODU16 PPMDEO301 Perform dry end operations Unit of competency