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Prepare and start up wet end operations

Prepare and start up wet end operations

Unit of competency
National Code
PPMWEO320
State Code
AXF30
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
25
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to determine production requirements, prepare and establish startup wet end operations in the pulp and paper industry.The unit applies to production operators and technicians who prepare and start up wet end operations, 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 Confirm planned production requirements and communicate to relevant personnel
  • 1.2 Confirm availability of machine supplies
  • 1.3 Carry out tasks according to relevant documentation, productivity requirements, environmental sustainability procedures and workplace health and safety and standard operating procedures (SOP) including the correct use of personal protective equipment, risks and hazards identification and housekeeping requirements
2. Inspect and prepare systems for startup
  • 2.1 Inspect systems for wet end operations
  • 2.2 Remove isolations according to SOPs
  • 2.3 Make and confirm operational settings
  • 2.4 Complete pre-startup checks
  • 2.5 Check monitoring devices and systems to confirm they are operational
  • 2.6 Rectify identified faults or take appropriate actions
  • 2.7 Confirm startup details and communicate to relevant personnel
3. Start up wet end operations
  • 3.1 Activate systems for startup and confirm they are operational
  • 3.2 Coordinate and implement equipment startups
  • 3.3 Confirm systems functions by monitoring plant, equipment and controlling system and display monitors
  • 3.4 Communicate process operation to relevant personnel
  • 3.5 Document production startup details according to SOPs
4. Establish startup at wet end
  • 4.1 Establish sheet at wet end
  • 4.2 Monitor and adjust process, as required
  • 4.3 Document system operation, production and quality data according to SOPs
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AUY56 FPPWEO320A Prepare and start up wet end operations Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODT77 PPMWEO301 Perform wet end operations Unit of competency