Assessor Resource

PPMFCO210
Monitor, control and shutdown finishing and converting operations

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to monitor, control and shut down finishing and converting operations in a pulp or paper manufacturing facility.

The unit applies to production operators and technicians who operate and monitor systems, production and product quality as well as conduct equipment shutdowns. This typically involves working in a facility with complex integrated equipment and continuous operations. Finishing and converting operations describe a range of systems and subsystems, including winding and re-winding, decorating, lotionising, calendaring, water marking, perforating, slitting and cutting, embossing, laminating, folding, printing, bonding, core making, wrapping and packing.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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Evidence Required

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ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions.

1. Operate and monitor processes and systems

1.1. Check production requirements at start of shift to plan day's activities considering work health and safety (WHS) regulations, environmental and safe working requirements/practices.

1.2. Confirm planned production requirements are confirmed and communicate to relevant personnel in line with standard operating procedures (SOP).

1.3. Monitor and maintain operations and systems within process parameters consistent with production requirements.

1.4. Interpret and respond to monitoring displays and devices.

1.5. Undertake setup for product change.

2. Control product quality and production

2.1. Monitor and control product to productionand quality requirements.

2.2. Conduct routine observations and assessments on product and system operations.

2.3. Make adjustments to control production and quality requirements.

2.4. Interpret and record test results.

2.5. Communicate changes to product requirements to relevant personnel.

3. Conduct equipment shutdown

3.1. Conduct equipment shutdown according to standard operating procedures.

3.2. Communicate shutdown plan with relevant personnel.

3.3. Carry out shutdown procedures.

3.4. Identify and rectify cause of unplanned.

3.5. Record shutdown details.

4. Record process and system information

4.1. Record system and production information.

4.2. Record and communicate problems or variations in performance.

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, and must be able to provide evidence that they can:

identify and respond to shutdown causes, at least twice in line with required enterprise intervals

coordinate and plan shutdown activity, at least twice in line with required enterprise intervals

respond to problems associated with plant shutdown and unplanned shutdown to ensure safety quality and production requirements

identify and monitor process control points

implement isolation or lockout procedures

use hand tools

use cleaning equipment

monitor and record production and quality information at required intervals

use electronic and other control systems to control equipment and processes

respond to production needs including output targets, production scheduling, shift requirements, quality requirements, resources and energy use and waste minimisation.

A person competent in this unit must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

finishing and converting operations including winding and re-winding, decorating, lotionising, calendaring, water marking, perforating, slitting and cutting, embossing, laminating, folding, printing, bonding, core making, wrapping and packing

finishing and converting processes, layout and associated services sufficient to monitor, control and shut down finishing and converting operations within level of responsibility

types, causes and effects of finishing and converting plant shutdowns

required responses to all unplanned shutdowns - power outage, mechanical breakdown, blockages, jamming, air supply and control system failure to ensure safety quality and productivity

process and procedures for plant shutdowns and unplanned shutdowns

plant and machinery functions and operations

emergency procedures and responses

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

finishing and converting equipment and auxiliary systems

equipment setup procedures and adjustments

product types and quality requirements

designated areas for waste.

The following resources must be made available:

access to the full range of equipment and materials involved in integrated continuous manufacturing of finishing and converting operations in a pulp or paper manufacturing facility

electronic control systems which includes portable control devices, touch screens or robotics to control equipment and processes during shutdown operations

applicable work health and safety (WHS) and isolation work place procedures, environmental guidelines and safe working requirements, risks and hazard identification and workplace housekeeping requirements

fully automated, semi-automated, manually operated plant and equipment appropriate to finishing and converting operations

test and diagnostic and cleaning equipment

personal protective equipment required when operating finishing and converting systems

relevant sample workplace documentation, procedures and reports including Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), quality procedures, environmental sustainability requirements/practices, plant manufacturing operating manuals, plant isolation documentation, and safe work documentation.

Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or in a productive environment that accurately reflects performance in a workplace.

Assessor requirements

Assessors must:

hold the appropriate assessor competency standards as outlined in regulations; and

be able to demonstrate vocational competencies at least to the level being assessed; and

be able to demonstrate how they are continuing to develop their VET knowledge and skills as well as maintaining their industry currency and assessor competence.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions.

1. Operate and monitor processes and systems

1.1. Check production requirements at start of shift to plan day's activities considering work health and safety (WHS) regulations, environmental and safe working requirements/practices.

1.2. Confirm planned production requirements are confirmed and communicate to relevant personnel in line with standard operating procedures (SOP).

1.3. Monitor and maintain operations and systems within process parameters consistent with production requirements.

1.4. Interpret and respond to monitoring displays and devices.

1.5. Undertake setup for product change.

2. Control product quality and production

2.1. Monitor and control product to productionand quality requirements.

2.2. Conduct routine observations and assessments on product and system operations.

2.3. Make adjustments to control production and quality requirements.

2.4. Interpret and record test results.

2.5. Communicate changes to product requirements to relevant personnel.

3. Conduct equipment shutdown

3.1. Conduct equipment shutdown according to standard operating procedures.

3.2. Communicate shutdown plan with relevant personnel.

3.3. Carry out shutdown procedures.

3.4. Identify and rectify cause of unplanned.

3.5. Record shutdown details.

4. Record process and system information

4.1. Record system and production information.

4.2. Record and communicate problems or variations in performance.

Not Applicable

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, and must be able to provide evidence that they can:

identify and respond to shutdown causes, at least twice in line with required enterprise intervals

coordinate and plan shutdown activity, at least twice in line with required enterprise intervals

respond to problems associated with plant shutdown and unplanned shutdown to ensure safety quality and production requirements

identify and monitor process control points

implement isolation or lockout procedures

use hand tools

use cleaning equipment

monitor and record production and quality information at required intervals

use electronic and other control systems to control equipment and processes

respond to production needs including output targets, production scheduling, shift requirements, quality requirements, resources and energy use and waste minimisation.

A person competent in this unit must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

finishing and converting operations including winding and re-winding, decorating, lotionising, calendaring, water marking, perforating, slitting and cutting, embossing, laminating, folding, printing, bonding, core making, wrapping and packing

finishing and converting processes, layout and associated services sufficient to monitor, control and shut down finishing and converting operations within level of responsibility

types, causes and effects of finishing and converting plant shutdowns

required responses to all unplanned shutdowns - power outage, mechanical breakdown, blockages, jamming, air supply and control system failure to ensure safety quality and productivity

process and procedures for plant shutdowns and unplanned shutdowns

plant and machinery functions and operations

emergency procedures and responses

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

finishing and converting equipment and auxiliary systems

equipment setup procedures and adjustments

product types and quality requirements

designated areas for waste.

The following resources must be made available:

access to the full range of equipment and materials involved in integrated continuous manufacturing of finishing and converting operations in a pulp or paper manufacturing facility

electronic control systems which includes portable control devices, touch screens or robotics to control equipment and processes during shutdown operations

applicable work health and safety (WHS) and isolation work place procedures, environmental guidelines and safe working requirements, risks and hazard identification and workplace housekeeping requirements

fully automated, semi-automated, manually operated plant and equipment appropriate to finishing and converting operations

test and diagnostic and cleaning equipment

personal protective equipment required when operating finishing and converting systems

relevant sample workplace documentation, procedures and reports including Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), quality procedures, environmental sustainability requirements/practices, plant manufacturing operating manuals, plant isolation documentation, and safe work documentation.

Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or in a productive environment that accurately reflects performance in a workplace.

Assessor requirements

Assessors must:

hold the appropriate assessor competency standards as outlined in regulations; and

be able to demonstrate vocational competencies at least to the level being assessed; and

be able to demonstrate how they are continuing to develop their VET knowledge and skills as well as maintaining their industry currency and assessor competence.

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
1.1. Check production requirements at start of shift to plan day's activities considering work health and safety (WHS) regulations, environmental and safe working requirements/practices. 
Confirm planned production requirements are confirmed and communicate to relevant personnel in line with standard operating procedures (SOP). 
Monitor and maintain operations and systems within process parameters consistent with production requirements. 
Interpret and respond to monitoring displays and devices. 
Undertake setup for product change. 
Monitor and control product to productionand quality requirements. 
Conduct routine observations and assessments on product and system operations. 
Make adjustments to control production and quality requirements. 
Interpret and record test results. 
Communicate changes to product requirements to relevant personnel. 
Conduct equipment shutdown according to standard operating procedures. 
Communicate shutdown plan with relevant personnel. 
Carry out shutdown procedures. 
Identify and rectify cause of unplanned. 
Record shutdown details. 
Record system and production information. 
Record and communicate problems or variations in performance. 

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