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PPMREC330
Co-ordinate and implement chemical recovery shutdowns

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to implement, assess and record chemical recovery shutdowns, in a pulp or paper manufacturing facility

The unit applies to production operators and technicians who co-ordinate and implement chemical recovery shutdowns in a pulp and paper manufacturing facility. This typically involves working in a facility with complex integrated equipment and continuous operations.

Licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this unit in some states and territories at the time of publication and may differ according to jurisdiction.

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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. Assess causes and effects of shutdown

1.1. Co-ordinate planned shutdown of chemical recovery processes from work area instructions or maintenance schedules.

1.2. Assess plant or system shutdown in accordance with productivity requirements, relevant workplace health and safety (WHS) procedures, risks and hazards identification and environmental workplace procedures.

1.3. Identify and locate cause of unplanned shutdown.

1.4. Assess effects of unplanned shutdown to determine impact on operations.

1.5. Communicate unplanned shutdown, as required

2. Implement shutdown procedures

2.1. Implement planned shutdown and check chemicals and equipment.

2.2. Respond to and rectify unplanned shutdown.

2.3. Implement isolation requirements, according to standard operating procedures (SOP) and housekeeping requirements.

2.4. Communicate shutdown information to relevant personnel, as required.

3. Record and report shutdown data

3.1. Record shutdown information, including corrective action.

3.2. Report shutdown information to relevant personnel.

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:

co-ordinate and implement chemical recovery shutdowns, at least twice in line with required enterprise intervals, in a pulp or paper manufacturing facility

assess causes of unplanned shutdowns

identify and rectify faults in processes and plant, relevant to chemical recovery operations, during shutdowns

use and interpret electronic control systems, including Digital Control System (DCS), touch screens or robotics to control equipment and processes as required during shutdowns

communicate effectively and work safely with others, in the work area, when undertaking chemical recovery shutdowns.

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

productivity requirements, relevant workplace health and safety (WHS) procedures, risks and hazards identification and environmental workplace procedures relevant to chemical recovery shutdowns, in a pulp or paper mill

chemical recovery plant, processes, layout and associated services to carry out shutdown activities, within level of responsibility

chemical recovery processes and associated services sufficient to monitor and control operations

electronic and other control systems, operation and application to make appropriate adjustments that control the chemical recovery operations within level of responsibility.

The following resources must be made available:

access to the full range of chemicals and equipment required to co-ordinate and implement the shutdown of chemical recovery operations in a pulp or paper manufacturing facility

personal protective equipment required for operating chemical recovery systems

pumps and transfer equipment

mechanical, hydraulic and electrical systems

process monitoring and management equipment

relevant personnel for the purposes of communicating information.

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. Assess causes and effects of shutdown

1.1. Co-ordinate planned shutdown of chemical recovery processes from work area instructions or maintenance schedules.

1.2. Assess plant or system shutdown in accordance with productivity requirements, relevant workplace health and safety (WHS) procedures, risks and hazards identification and environmental workplace procedures.

1.3. Identify and locate cause of unplanned shutdown.

1.4. Assess effects of unplanned shutdown to determine impact on operations.

1.5. Communicate unplanned shutdown, as required

2. Implement shutdown procedures

2.1. Implement planned shutdown and check chemicals and equipment.

2.2. Respond to and rectify unplanned shutdown.

2.3. Implement isolation requirements, according to standard operating procedures (SOP) and housekeeping requirements.

2.4. Communicate shutdown information to relevant personnel, as required.

3. Record and report shutdown data

3.1. Record shutdown information, including corrective action.

3.2. Report shutdown information to relevant personnel.

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:

co-ordinate and implement chemical recovery shutdowns, at least twice in line with required enterprise intervals, in a pulp or paper manufacturing facility

assess causes of unplanned shutdowns

identify and rectify faults in processes and plant, relevant to chemical recovery operations, during shutdowns

use and interpret electronic control systems, including Digital Control System (DCS), touch screens or robotics to control equipment and processes as required during shutdowns

communicate effectively and work safely with others, in the work area, when undertaking chemical recovery shutdowns.

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

productivity requirements, relevant workplace health and safety (WHS) procedures, risks and hazards identification and environmental workplace procedures relevant to chemical recovery shutdowns, in a pulp or paper mill

chemical recovery plant, processes, layout and associated services to carry out shutdown activities, within level of responsibility

chemical recovery processes and associated services sufficient to monitor and control operations

electronic and other control systems, operation and application to make appropriate adjustments that control the chemical recovery operations within level of responsibility.

The following resources must be made available:

access to the full range of chemicals and equipment required to co-ordinate and implement the shutdown of chemical recovery operations in a pulp or paper manufacturing facility

personal protective equipment required for operating chemical recovery systems

pumps and transfer equipment

mechanical, hydraulic and electrical systems

process monitoring and management equipment

relevant personnel for the purposes of communicating information.

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.

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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
Co-ordinate planned shutdown of chemical recovery processes from work area instructions or maintenance schedules. 
Assess plant or system shutdown in accordance with productivity requirements, relevant workplace health and safety (WHS) procedures, risks and hazards identification and environmental workplace procedures. 
Identify and locate cause of unplanned shutdown. 
Assess effects of unplanned shutdown to determine impact on operations. 
Communicate unplanned shutdown, as required 
Implement planned shutdown and check chemicals and equipment. 
Respond to and rectify unplanned shutdown. 
Implement isolation requirements, according to standard operating procedures (SOP) and housekeeping requirements. 
Communicate shutdown information to relevant personnel, as required. 
Record shutdown information, including corrective action. 
Report shutdown information to relevant personnel. 

Forms

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