Assessor Resource

PPMSPR330
Co-ordinate and implement stock preparation system shutdown

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to implement, assess and record stock preparation system shutdowns, in a pulp or paper manufacturing facility.

The unit applies to production operators and technicians who co-ordinate and implement stock preparation system shutdowns, in the stock preparation area. This typically involves working in a facility with complex integrated equipment and continuous operations.

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

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



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.

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 stock preparation systems from work area instructions or maintenance schedules.

1.2. Assess causes of stock preparation system shutdown according to productivity requirements, relevant workplace health and safety (WHS) procedures, risks and hazards identification, environmental workplace procedures, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and housekeeping requirements.

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 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 information

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 stock preparation system shutdowns, at least twice in line with required enterprise intervals

plan and safely diagnose causes and sources of stock preparation system shutdown

respond to problems associated with plant shutdown and unplanned shutdown to ensure safety, quality and productivity

undertake corrective action on equipment and system faults

communicate effectively, through written and verbal means, the corrective actions undertaken

use safety accessories including protective and high visibility safety clothing and electronic communication equipment during system shutdowns.

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

the types, causes and effects of stock preparation system shutdowns

relevant documentation, regulations and procedures to co-ordinate and implement stock preparation system shutdowns, in the pulp and paper industry including:

work health and safety (WHS) procedures, including high risk load shifting, licensing requirements, plant clearance, job safety analysis and permit systems

Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and housekeeping

site policy and procedures

environmental sustainability requirements/practices

plant manufacturing operating manuals

confined space requirements

vendor documentation

reference manual and grade specifications

productivity requirements and quality procedures

emergency procedures and responses

enterprise policies and procedures and guidelines

oil or chemical spills and disposal guidelines

production instructions and plant isolation documentation

maintenance logs, job sheets and operating logs

Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)

the functions and operations of plant and machinery related to stock preparation systems including:

refiners

pumps

valves

chests

agitators

pulpers

screens

cleaners

showers

disc deckers

consistency controllers

screw press

water recovery equipment

computer systems

electronic screens and alarms

process control systems

fully automated, semi-automated, manually operated plant and equipment appropriate to stock preparation systems

implications of hazards and risks involved in stock preparation including:

steam and/or gas leaks

fires

nip points

compressed air

hot surfaces

electrical

entanglement

slip hazards/falls

energy

pressures

chemicals

fumes

confined spaces

dust

key features of stock preparation plant, processes, layout and associated services sufficient to carry out shutdown activities within level of responsibility

materials and supplies used in stock preparation systems including water, stock, compressed air, chemicals, additives, steam and baled pulp

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

maintenance systems including operator level maintenance as per site agreements, operator maintenance schedules, maintenance suppliers and pro-active maintenance strategies

the operation and application of electronic and other control systems that control the stock preparation systems, within level of responsibility.

The following resources must be made available:

access to the full range of equipment involved in integrated continuous manufacturing of stock preparation systems in a pulp or paper manufacturing facility

personal protective equipment suitable for shutting down stock preparation systems

template documents for recording system and product faults, diagnostic and corrective action processes

relevant personnel for the purposes of communicating information

sample workplace documentation, procedures and reports including Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), quality procedures ,environmental sustainability requirements/practices, plant manufacturing operating manuals, enterprise policies and procedures, oil or chemical spills and disposal guidelines, plant isolation documentation, 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

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

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

(add new lines for each of the assessment tasks)


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.

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 stock preparation systems from work area instructions or maintenance schedules.

1.2. Assess causes of stock preparation system shutdown according to productivity requirements, relevant workplace health and safety (WHS) procedures, risks and hazards identification, environmental workplace procedures, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and housekeeping requirements.

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 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 information

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 stock preparation system shutdowns, at least twice in line with required enterprise intervals

plan and safely diagnose causes and sources of stock preparation system shutdown

respond to problems associated with plant shutdown and unplanned shutdown to ensure safety, quality and productivity

undertake corrective action on equipment and system faults

communicate effectively, through written and verbal means, the corrective actions undertaken

use safety accessories including protective and high visibility safety clothing and electronic communication equipment during system shutdowns.

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

the types, causes and effects of stock preparation system shutdowns

relevant documentation, regulations and procedures to co-ordinate and implement stock preparation system shutdowns, in the pulp and paper industry including:

work health and safety (WHS) procedures, including high risk load shifting, licensing requirements, plant clearance, job safety analysis and permit systems

Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and housekeeping

site policy and procedures

environmental sustainability requirements/practices

plant manufacturing operating manuals

confined space requirements

vendor documentation

reference manual and grade specifications

productivity requirements and quality procedures

emergency procedures and responses

enterprise policies and procedures and guidelines

oil or chemical spills and disposal guidelines

production instructions and plant isolation documentation

maintenance logs, job sheets and operating logs

Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)

the functions and operations of plant and machinery related to stock preparation systems including:

refiners

pumps

valves

chests

agitators

pulpers

screens

cleaners

showers

disc deckers

consistency controllers

screw press

water recovery equipment

computer systems

electronic screens and alarms

process control systems

fully automated, semi-automated, manually operated plant and equipment appropriate to stock preparation systems

implications of hazards and risks involved in stock preparation including:

steam and/or gas leaks

fires

nip points

compressed air

hot surfaces

electrical

entanglement

slip hazards/falls

energy

pressures

chemicals

fumes

confined spaces

dust

key features of stock preparation plant, processes, layout and associated services sufficient to carry out shutdown activities within level of responsibility

materials and supplies used in stock preparation systems including water, stock, compressed air, chemicals, additives, steam and baled pulp

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

maintenance systems including operator level maintenance as per site agreements, operator maintenance schedules, maintenance suppliers and pro-active maintenance strategies

the operation and application of electronic and other control systems that control the stock preparation systems, within level of responsibility.

The following resources must be made available:

access to the full range of equipment involved in integrated continuous manufacturing of stock preparation systems in a pulp or paper manufacturing facility

personal protective equipment suitable for shutting down stock preparation systems

template documents for recording system and product faults, diagnostic and corrective action processes

relevant personnel for the purposes of communicating information

sample workplace documentation, procedures and reports including Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), quality procedures ,environmental sustainability requirements/practices, plant manufacturing operating manuals, enterprise policies and procedures, oil or chemical spills and disposal guidelines, plant isolation documentation, 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
Co-ordinate planned shutdown of stock preparation systems from work area instructions or maintenance schedules. 
Assess causes of stock preparation system shutdown according to productivity requirements, relevant workplace health and safety (WHS) procedures, risks and hazards identification, environmental workplace procedures, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and housekeeping requirements. 
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 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. 
 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

PPMSPR330 - Co-ordinate and implement stock preparation system shutdown
Assessment task 1: [title]

Student name:

Student ID:

I declare that the assessment tasks submitted for this unit are my own work.

Student signature:

Result: Competent Not yet competent

Feedback to student

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assessor name:

Signature:

Date:


Assessment Record Sheet

PPMSPR330 - Co-ordinate and implement stock preparation system shutdown

Student name:

Student ID:

Assessment task 1: [title] Result: Competent Not yet competent

(add lines for each task)

Feedback to student:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Overall assessment result: Competent Not yet competent

Assessor name:

Signature:

Date:

Student signature:

Date: