FPPWAS340A - Troubleshoot and rectify water systems assessment tool

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FPPWAS340A
Troubleshoot and rectify water systems

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024

This unit applies to operators who troubleshoot and rectify water systems in the pulp and paper industry

This unit generally applies to those who:

identify and analyse causes of faults

rectify plant and equipment faults

rectify water quality faults, and

record and report water system information

to meet safety, quality and productivity requirements

It does not include starting up, monitoring and controlling or shutting down water systems

This unit describes the outcomes required to troubleshoot and rectify water systems 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 small boat 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 troubleshooting and rectifying water systems
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 operating water systems Access to the full range of equipment involved in integrated continuous operation of water systems 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

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Assessment Tasks

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This describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit.

Required skills

Uses required forms of communication in troubleshooting and rectifying water systems

Communicates effectively with personnel to assist with analysis and resolution of operational problems

Reads and interprets required documentation, procedures and reports

Accesses, navigates and enters computer-based information

Interprets instruments, gauges and data recording equipment

Identifies and actions systems, quality and equipment faults within level of responsibility

Assists others to identify and resolve operational problems in the workplace

Takes samples, conducts tests, interprets and records results if required

Identifies causes and effects of faults and corrective action on associated processes

Selects and uses appropriate troubleshooting methods

Takes timely corrective action to maximise safety, quality and productivity

Undertakes necessary calculations to aid troubleshooting as required

Identifies, accesses and interprets relevant historical and operational data and information

Follows procedures for the handling of chemicals and hazardous materials

Uses measuring equipment as required

Maintains water quality to specification

Maintains situational awareness in the work area

Operates a small boat as required

Operates high risk equipment as required

Analyses and uses sensory information to adjust process to maximise safety, quality and productivity

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

Required knowledge

Procedures, regulations and legislative requirements relevant to troubleshooting and rectifying water systems including OHS, environmental including relevant sustainability requirements/practices, SOP, isolation procedures, safe working requirements, risks and hazard identification and housekeeping

Use and handling requirements of chemicals used; their purpose, effects, MSDS and SOP

Relevant forms of communication

Detailed knowledge of water system plant, processes and associated services sufficient to troubleshoot including:

plant layout

theory of operation

causes and effects of adjustments made to water systems and processes

relationships between water system, plant and associated services

An appropriate range of troubleshooting methods

Sampling and testing process for plant and system operations, and process monitoring - purpose, standards and procedures as per site agreements

Causes and effects of unplanned shutdown and appropriate responses

Sensory information that indicates a deviation from standard operating parameters

Application of small boat operation requirements

Application of high risk equipment as required

Sufficient knowledge of electronic and other control systems, operation and application to make appropriate adjustments that control the water system, 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
Water system may include:	de-alkalinisation plant de-mineralisation plant water softening plant chemical treatment plant reverse osmosis plant clarifier plant chillers water storage systems filtration systems cooling towers condensers potable water plant
Water sources may include:	raw water mains water recycled water
Water types may include:	fresh water treated water de-mineralised water softened water filtrate-clarified water potable water dilution water (filtrate) ex-vacuum system waste water (effluent) white water (ex-machine) cloudy water
Materials and supplies may include:	chemicals filtering mediums
Equipment may include:	flow control and metering devices pumping systems electronic and digital monitoring and metering valving systems recording systems pipes fittings chemical testing and analysis equipment chemical dosing equipment tanks and chests cranes and hoists communication equipment aeration ponds chemical handling equipment hand and power tools pest control equipment load shifting equipment small boat computer systems electronic screens and alarms process control systems fully automated, semi-automated, manually operated plant and equipment appropriate to water processes and systems analogue and digital instrumentation
Electronic control systems may include:	Digital Control System (DCS) touch screens robotics
Hazards and risks in water systems may include:	confined space hazardous chemicals and materials biological hazards environmental hazards heat height slippery surfaces pressures fumes electrical compressed air nip points flooding
Legislation, regulatory, licensing and certification requirements may include:	OHS and environmental requirements (local, state and commonwealth) activity or task specific high risk and small boat licensing requirements water and chemical legislation and regulations safety instructions
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 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)
Sampling and testing may include checks of:	sludge consistency pH conductivity flocculation colour suspended solids caustic strength alkalinity impurities brine bacteria colour acid strength
Communications may include	interaction with: team members production/service co-ordinators internal/external customers and suppliers maintenance services operational management statutory authorities internal/external customers and suppliers

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, data entry reading and interpreting documentation e.g. standard operating procedures, manuals, checklists, drawings verbal e.g. radio skills, telephone, face to face, handover non-verbal e.g. hand signals, alarms, observations signage e.g. safety, access

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice	Yes	No	Comments/feedback
Causes of faults are identified and analysed within Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) regulations, environmental and safe working requirements/practices, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), and housekeeping requirements
Visual checks are conducted
Alarms and visual checks are interpreted to determine fault type
Sampling and testing results are interpreted to identify variations from specifications
Cause and source of problem is identified and located using appropriate analysis
Relevant sources of information are accessed to assist analysis
Plant and equipment faults are rectified within OHS, housekeeping, SOP, environmental and safe working requirements and practices
Equipment is shut down and isolation procedures are implemented prior to fault rectification as required
Faulty equipment is identified and repaired or replaced
Running adjustments and operator level maintenance are carried out
Plant and equipment are returned to normal operation
Restoration to normal operation is verified and communicated to relevant personnel
Water quality faults are rectified within OHS, housekeeping, SOP, environmental and safe working requirements and practices
Quality faults or variations are identified by observation, systematic sampling and testing
Samples for a range of tests are taken
Test results are interpreted and operational adjustments made as required
Faults are rectified or recommendations made for further action as required
Out-of-specification water is actioned as required
Water system information is recorded and reported within OHS, housekeeping, SOP, environmental and safe working requirements and practices
Variations from specification are documented
Performance variations are documented
Causes of deviation and corrective action undertaken is recorded as required
Relevant information is communicated to appropriate personnel

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FPPWAS340A Troubleshoot and rectify water systemsAssessment tool

Version 1.0 Issue Date: April 2024

Prerequisites

Employability Skills

Evidence Required

Submission Requirements

Assessment Tasks

Observation Checklist

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

FPPWAS340A - Troubleshoot and rectify water systems

Assessment task 1: [title]

Assessment Record Sheet

FPPWAS340A - Troubleshoot and rectify water systems

FPPWAS340A
Troubleshoot and rectify water systems

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024