Unit of competency Outline

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Co-ordinate and implement waste paper plant shutdown

Co-ordinate and implement waste paper plant shutdown

Unit of competency
National Code
FPPWPO5A
State Code
AYE57
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

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
Identifies type, causes and effects of plant shutdown.
Interprets SOP for shutdown.
Plans and organises shutdown.
Identifies and responds to shutdown problems.
Solves problems associated with shutdown.
Communicates problems accurately.
Explains action required to protect people and equipment.
Explains emergency procedures associated with shutdown.
Accesses and enters data in recording system.
Demonstrates that shutdown is responded to effectively within SOP.
Demonstrates that shutdown procedures are implemented effectively and efficiently.
Demonstrates that precautions are taken to protect people and equipment.
Demonstrates that information regarding shutdown is communicated accurately.
Works within OH&S, SOP, environment and safe working requirements and practices.

Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AUY60 FPPWPO330A Co-ordinate and implement waste paper shutdown Unit of competency
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