Unit of competency Outline

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Coordinate and implement pulping plant shutdowns

Coordinate and implement pulping plant shutdowns

Unit of competency
National Code
PPMPUL330
State Code
AXI73
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
24/10/2018
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
35
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to coordinate and implement pulping plant shutdowns (both planned and unplanned) in the pulp and paper industry.This unit applies to operators and technicians who coordinate and implement pulping plant shutdowns, in a pulp or paper manufacturing facility. This typically involves working in a facility with complex integrated equipment and continuous operations.No licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Coordinate and implement planned shutdowns
  • 1.1 Coordinate planned and scheduled shutdown using work instructions and related planned maintenance information
  • 1.2 Assess the impact of planned shutdown on operations and productivity
  • 1.3 Communicate shutdown information to relevant personnel according tostandard operating procedures (SOP)
  • 1.4 Shutdown and isolate equipment and process according to SOP
  • 1.5 Select, fit, use and maintain personal protective equipment according to job requirements and task to be undertaken
2. Respond to unplanned shutdowns
  • 2.1 Respond to unplanned faults and stoppages according to SOP, emergencyand workplace health and safety procedures
  • 2.2 Complete shutdown and isolation according to SOP
  • 2.3 Locate and rectify cause of unplanned shutdown within area of responsibility according to SOP
  • 2.4 Communicate shutdown information to relevant personnel
3. Record and report shutdown information
  • 3.1 Record shutdown information, including corrective action according to SOP/organisational requirements
  • 3.2 Report shutdown information to relevant personnel
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AUY33 FPPPUL330A Co-ordinate and implement pulping plant shutdowns Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODT95 PPMPUL301 Perform pulping operations Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BAH4 PPM20116 Certificate II in Pulping Operations Qualification
BAH1 PPM30116 Certificate III in Pulping Operations Qualification