Unit of competency Outline

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Monitor and control stock and chemical preparation systems

Monitor and control stock and chemical preparation systems

Unit of competency
National Code
FPPSPR3A
State Code
AYE31
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
030101 - Manufacturing Engineering
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.

refining systems
blending system
proportioning system
broke system
dump chests
chemical/additive plants

water
stock
chemicals
additives
steam

refiners, pumps, valves, chests, agitators
pulpers, screens, cleaners, disc deckers
monitoring and alarm systems

enterprise policy, procedures and guidelines
OH&S and environmental regulatory requirements (state and commonwealth)
quality assurance requirements
Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)

Furnish specifications
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
Process and instrument diagrams

as per site agreement
operator maintenance schedules
maintenance systems

freeness/wetness
pH
consistency
residuals
flow rates
concentrations

process control and monitoring equipment, input and extract data
Communication channels:
wet end operators
dry end operators
pulping operators
supervisors
service suppliers
machine operators
maintenance
management

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
Specifies the furnish specification requirements.
Explains the purpose of each type of chemical/additive.
Explains the effect of under and over addition of chemicals.
Describes what is happening to equipment during the stock preparation process.
Locates problems in stock and equipment.
Identifies and rectifies routine problems.
Communicates routine problems.
Adjusts process to meet grade specifications.
Accesses and enters information in computer system.
Inspects and maintains machinery/systems as specifications.
Demonstrates that problems are identified and promptly rectified and/or reported.
Records performance in reporting system.
Explains causes and effects of system faults and rectification requirements.
Works within OH&S, SOP, environmental and safe working requirements and practices.

Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AUY45 FPPSPR210A Monitor and control stock preparation systems Unit of competency
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