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Monitor and control chemical recovery operations

Monitor and control chemical recovery operations

Unit of competency
National Code
PPMREC201
State Code
ODT73
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
90
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to identify, monitor, control and report on chemical recovery processes and operations.The unit applies to production support operators who assist in the chemical recovery operations of a pulp and/or paper manufacturing facility, undertaking routine work in monitoring, identifying and solving predictable problems that occur with 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. Prepare to monitor chemical recovery operations
  • 1.1 Check production requirements at start of shift and plan work activities according to workplace health and safety, environmental and standard operating procedures
  • 1.2 Identify health and safety hazards and report safety concerns
  • 1.3 Select and fit personal protective equipment according to safety requirements
  • 1.4 Check tools and equipment are operational, and supplies are available
2. Monitor and control processes
  • 2.1 Confirm operational status of chemical recovery processes by inspection, observations and other information
  • 2.2 Monitor and control supplies of chemicals and supply systems to ensure availability and suitability
  • 2.3 Conduct chemical recovery sampling and testing to ensure production requirements are maintained
  • 2.4 Monitor and control production and by-product storage
  • 2.5 Monitor and control process variables to ensure efficient operation
  • 2.6 Carry out operator level preventative maintenance schedules according to operating procedures
  • 2.7 Monitor and control discharges according to production requirements
3. Monitor and maintain plant
  • 3.1 Identify routine process problems and equipment faults, and rectify according to operating procedures
  • 3.2 Undertake plant inspections to optimise plant performance
  • 3.3 Adjust processes and equipment according to production and quality schedules and environmental requirements
4. Record and document performance data
  • 4.1 Interpret and enter process and plant data into recording system
  • 4.2 Communicate problems or variations with systems and environmental releases to relevant personnel
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AXI04 PPMREC210 Monitor and control chemical recovery operations Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AE761 PPMSS00012 Chemical Recovery Skill Set Skill set
BHM0 PPM20121 Certificate II in Pulp and Paper Operations Qualification