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FPPDEO320A
Prepare and start up dry end operations

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit applies to operators who prepare and start up dry end operations in the pulp and paper industry. This work typically involves complex integrated equipment and continuous operations

This unit generally applies to those who:

determine production requirements

inspect and prepare systems for startup

start up dry end operations and

establish startup at dry end

to meet safety, quality and productivity requirements

It does not include monitoring and controlling, shutting down or troubleshooting and rectifying dry end operations

This unit describes the outcomes required to prepare and start up dry end operations in the pulp and paper industry

General legislation, regulatory, licensing and certification requirements applicable to this unit are detailed in the range statement

Specific high risk (and non-high risk) load shifting licensing requirements for this unit may be applicable and are to be met separately and prior to the achievement of this unit

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

Prerequisites

Not Applicable

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills



Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

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.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence should be relevant to the work. It should satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include consideration of:

the required knowledge and skills tailored to the needs of the specific workplace

applicable OHS regulations, environmental and safe working requirements/practices, SOP and housekeeping requirements

applicable aspects of the range statement

practical workplace demonstration of skills in the preparation and starting up of dry end operations

Context of and specific resources for assessment

A workplace assessment must be used to assess:

the application of required knowledge on the job

the application of skills on the job, over time and under a range of typical conditions that may be experienced in dry end operations

Access to the full range of equipment involved in integrated continuous manufacturing of dry end operations in a pulp or paper mill is required

Method of assessment

A combination of assessment methods should be used. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:

observation of applied skills and knowledge on the job

workplace demonstrations via a mock-up or simulation that replicate part/s of the job

answers to written or verbal questions about specific skills and knowledge

third-party reports from relevant and skilled personnel

written evidence e.g. log sheet entries, checklist entries, test results

Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and in keeping with the language and literacy capacity of the learner and the work being performed. This includes conducting an assessment in a manner that allows thoughts to be conveyed verbally so that the learner can both understand and be understood by the assessor (e.g. use plain English and terminology used on the job)

A holistic assessment with other units relevant to the pulp and paper industry, mill and job role is recommended

Additional information on approaches to assessment for the pulp and paper industry is provided in the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assingnment, checklist) and due date here

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

This describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit.

Required skills

Uses required forms of communication in preparing and starting up dry end operations

Reads and interprets required documentation, procedures and reports

Interprets instruments, gauges and data recording equipment

Accesses, navigates and enters computer-based information

Identifies and actions problems within level of responsibility

Identifies and monitors process control points

Plans and organises startup

Maintains situational awareness in the work area

Operates high risk (and non-high risk) load shifting equipment as required

Analyses and uses sensory information to adjust process to maintain and co-ordinate safety, quality and productivity

Uses electronic and other control systems to control equipment and processes as required

Required knowledge

Procedures, regulations and legislative requirements relevant to dry end operations including OHS, environmental including relevant sustainability requirements/practices, SOP, isolation procedures, safe working requirements, risks and hazard identification and housekeeping

Relevant forms of communication

Basic problem-solving techniques consistent with level of responsibility

Working knowledge of dry end plant, processes, layout and associated services sufficient to carry out startup activities within level of responsibility

Quality requirements

Application of high risk (and non-high risk) load shifting equipment, as required

Sensory information that indicates a deviation from standard operating parameters

Sufficient knowledge of electronic and other control systems, operation and application to make appropriate adjustments that control the dry end, within level of responsibility

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.

Productivity requirements may include:

energy efficiency

waste minimisation

evaporation minimisation, including landfill and waste water reduction

environmentally safe waste disposal

consideration of resource utilisation, including fibre efficiency

minimising delays

chemical recovery maximisation

meeting key performance indicators

line speed

handovers

quality checks

meeting output targets i.e. net tonnes per employee per annum

machine/process time availability i.e. time the machine or process is making product

machine/process production rate

Systems and functions involved in dry end operations may include:

drying processes

reeling operations

chemical additive system

monitoring systems

sheet treatment processes

tail feed systems

broke system

on-line coating systems

calendering systems

vacuum systems

laser systems

slitter systems

sheet transfer systems

accumulator

cleaning showers

Materials, supplies and stock may include:

chemicals

compressed air

water

electricity

gas

steam

additives

machine clothing

ropes and belts

Equipment may include:

scales

tape turner

hand and power tools

computer systems

electronic screens and alarms

process control systems

computer systems

electronic screens and alarms

process control systems

fully automated, semi-automated, manually operated plant and equipment appropriate to the dry end process

Electronic control systems may include:

Digital Control System (DCS)

touch screens

robotics

Hazards and risks may include:

steam and/or gas leaks

fires

nip points

compressed air

hot surfaces

electrical

entanglement

slip hazards/falls

energy

pressures

chemicals

fumes

confined spaces

dust

Legislation, regulatory, licensing and certification requirements may include:

OHS and environmental requirements (local, state and commonwealth)

activity or task specific high risk (and non-high risk) load shifting licensing requirements

Documentation, procedures and reports may include:

SOP

site policy and procedures

environmental sustainability requirements/practices

plant manufacturing operating manuals

confined space requirements

vendor documentation

reference manual

grade specifications

quality procedures

oil or chemical spills and disposal guidelines

plant isolation documentation

housekeeping

safe work documentation e.g. plant clearance, job safety analysis, permit systems

maintenance logs

job sheets

operating log

production instructions

Materials Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)

process and instrument diagrams

Maintenance may include:

operator level maintenance as per site agreements

operator maintenance schedules

maintenance systems

maintenance suppliers

pro-active maintenance strategies e.g. Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Reliability Centred Maintenance (RCM)

Actions may include:

process adjustments

reporting to authorised person

rectifying problem within level of responsibility

Communications may include

interaction with:

team members

production/service co-ordinators

internal/external customers and suppliers

maintenance services

operational management

statutory authorities

Situational awareness may include

awareness of:

traffic

pedestrians

location of equipment

product

hazards

obstructions

unexpected movement

Sensory information may include:

visual

sound

feel

touch

smell

vibration

temperature

Forms of communications may include:

written e.g. log books, emails, incident and other reports, run sheets

reading and interpreting documentation e.g. standard operating procedures, manuals, checklists, drawings, data entry

verbal e.g. radio skills, telephone, face to face, handover

non-verbal e.g. hand signals, alarms, observations

signage e.g. safety, access

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Production requirements are determined within Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) regulations, environmental and safe working requirements/practices, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), and housekeeping requirements 
Planned production requirements are confirmed and communicated to relevant personnel 
Availability of machine supplies are confirmed 
Systems are inspected and prepared for startup within OHS regulations, environmental and safe working requirements/practices, SOP, and housekeeping requirements 
Isolations are removed as required 
Operational settings are made and confirmed 
Pre-startup checks are completed 
Monitoring devices and systems are checked and confirmed operational 
Faults are identified and rectified as required 
Confirmation for startup is communicated to relevant personnel 
Dry end operations are started up within OHS regulations, environmental and safe working requirements/practices, SOP, and housekeeping requirements 
Equipment startups are co-ordinated and implemented 
System functions are confirmed by monitoring plant, equipment and control system and display monitors 
Process operation is communicated to relevant personnel 
Production startup details are documented as required 
Startup is established at dry end within OHS regulations, environmental and safe working requirements/practices, SOP, and housekeeping requirements 
Sheet is established and stabilised through dry end sections to parent reel 
Systems are monitored and adjusted to rectify variations from specifications 
Adjustments or modifications are made to stabilise sheet quality within specification 
System operation, production and quality data is recorded as required 

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