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PPMWAS340
Troubleshoot and rectify water systems

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to identify, diagnose, rectify and report faults in water systems, in the pulp and paper industry.

This unit applies to senior operators and production specialists who manage troubleshoot and rectify water systems, in a pulp or paper manufacturing facility. This typically involves working in a facility with complex integrated equipment and continuous operations.

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. Identify and analyse causes of faults

1.1. Check workplan according to documentation and procedures, workplace health and safety (WHS) procedures, productivity requirements, risks and hazards identification, environmental workplace procedures, standard operating procedures (SOP) and house keeping requirements.

1.2. Check availability of materials and supplies.

1.3. Use alarms and visual checks on water systems to determine fault type.

1.4. Interpret sampling and testing results to identify deviations from specifications.

1.5. Use an appropriate analysis to identify and locate cause and source of problem.

1.6. Access relevant sources of information to assist analysis.

2. Rectify plant and equipment faults

2.1. Shutdown equipment and implement isolation procedures, prior to fault rectification, as required.

2.2. Identify, repair or replace faulty equipment.

2.3. Adjust process and carry out operator level maintenance.

2.4. Return plant and equipment to normal operations.

2.5. Verify restoration to normal operations and communicate to relevant personnel.

3. Rectify water quality faults

3.1. Identify quality faults or variations by observation, systematic sampling and testing.

3.2. Take samples for a tests to detect quality faults

3.3. Interpret test results and make operational adjustments, as required.

3.4. Rectify faults or recommend further action, as required.

3.5. Action out-of-specification water, as required

4. Record and report operational data

4.1. Document variations from specifications and performance variations, as required.

4.2. Record causes of deviation and corrective action undertaken.

4.3. Communicate relevant information to appropriate 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:

troubleshoot and rectify water systems, at least twice in line with required enterprise intervals, by:

selecting and using appropriate troubleshooting methods to correct water system, water quality and equipment faults

responding to the causes and impacts of unplanned shutdowns and processes and taking corrective action

implementing isolation and access procedures prior to fault rectification

maintaining a clean and hazard free work area and following safety chemical handling procedures

reporting on operational and rectification data

using safety accessories, including protective and high visibility, safety clothing and electronic communication equipment when working with water systems

communicating effectively, through written and verbal means, the corrective actions undertaken.

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

troubleshooting methods that can be applied across problem faults in water systems

documentation and procedures relevant to water systems, in the pulp and paper industry and including:

work health and safety(WHS), including water safety, water and chemical regulations, confined space requirements and hazards identification

standard operating procedures (SOP), housekeeping, risk and hazard identification, plant clearance, job safety analysis and permit systems

productivity requirements and quality procedures

environmental sustainability requirements and practices

machinery and plant manufacturing operating manuals

enterprise policies and procedures

oil or chemical spills and disposal guidelines

plant isolation documentation

manufacturer's specifications and maintenance documentation

Safety Data Sheets (SDS)

process and instrument diagrams

operator's log and job sheets and maintenance logs

incidents reports

impact of different types of water sources including raw, mains or recycled water on water systems

use of sampling and testing checks including consistency, pH, conductivity, flocculation, colour, suspended solids, caustic strength, alkalinity, impurities, brine, bacteria, colour and acid strength

key features of water systems, processes and associated services sufficient to troubleshoot including plant layout, theory of operation, causes and effects of adjustments made to water system and processes and relationships between water system, processes and associated services

implications of the use of water types including 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) and cloudy water , on water systems

how to identify and respond to hazards and risks of water systems including:

confined space

hazardous chemicals and materials

biological hazards and environmental hazards

heat, height and slippery surfaces

pressures, fumes and electrical equipment

compressed air, nip points and flooding

key features of maintenance systems including operator level maintenance as per site agreements, operator maintenance schedules, maintenance suppliers and pro-active maintenance strategies including Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and Reliability Centred Maintenance (RCM)

use of electronic and other control systems, operation and application to make appropriate adjustments that control the water system

materials and supplies including chemicals and filtering mediums

water systems including 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, and potable water plant.

equipment including flow control and metering devices, pumping systems, electronic and digital monitoring and metering, valving systems, pipes, fittings, chemical testing and analysis equipment, chemical dosing equipment, tanks and chests, communication equipment, aeration ponds, chemical handling equipment, hand and power tools, pest control equipment, load shifting equipment, computer systems, electronic screens and alarms, process control systems, fully automated, semi-automated, manually operated plant and equipment appropriate to water processes and systems.

The following resources must be made available:

access to the full range of troubleshooting equipment involved in maintaining integrated continuous operation of water systems in a pulp or paper manufacturing facility

personal protective equipment required for operating water systems

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

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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. Identify and analyse causes of faults

1.1. Check workplan according to documentation and procedures, workplace health and safety (WHS) procedures, productivity requirements, risks and hazards identification, environmental workplace procedures, standard operating procedures (SOP) and house keeping requirements.

1.2. Check availability of materials and supplies.

1.3. Use alarms and visual checks on water systems to determine fault type.

1.4. Interpret sampling and testing results to identify deviations from specifications.

1.5. Use an appropriate analysis to identify and locate cause and source of problem.

1.6. Access relevant sources of information to assist analysis.

2. Rectify plant and equipment faults

2.1. Shutdown equipment and implement isolation procedures, prior to fault rectification, as required.

2.2. Identify, repair or replace faulty equipment.

2.3. Adjust process and carry out operator level maintenance.

2.4. Return plant and equipment to normal operations.

2.5. Verify restoration to normal operations and communicate to relevant personnel.

3. Rectify water quality faults

3.1. Identify quality faults or variations by observation, systematic sampling and testing.

3.2. Take samples for a tests to detect quality faults

3.3. Interpret test results and make operational adjustments, as required.

3.4. Rectify faults or recommend further action, as required.

3.5. Action out-of-specification water, as required

4. Record and report operational data

4.1. Document variations from specifications and performance variations, as required.

4.2. Record causes of deviation and corrective action undertaken.

4.3. Communicate relevant information to appropriate 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:

troubleshoot and rectify water systems, at least twice in line with required enterprise intervals, by:

selecting and using appropriate troubleshooting methods to correct water system, water quality and equipment faults

responding to the causes and impacts of unplanned shutdowns and processes and taking corrective action

implementing isolation and access procedures prior to fault rectification

maintaining a clean and hazard free work area and following safety chemical handling procedures

reporting on operational and rectification data

using safety accessories, including protective and high visibility, safety clothing and electronic communication equipment when working with water systems

communicating effectively, through written and verbal means, the corrective actions undertaken.

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

troubleshooting methods that can be applied across problem faults in water systems

documentation and procedures relevant to water systems, in the pulp and paper industry and including:

work health and safety(WHS), including water safety, water and chemical regulations, confined space requirements and hazards identification

standard operating procedures (SOP), housekeeping, risk and hazard identification, plant clearance, job safety analysis and permit systems

productivity requirements and quality procedures

environmental sustainability requirements and practices

machinery and plant manufacturing operating manuals

enterprise policies and procedures

oil or chemical spills and disposal guidelines

plant isolation documentation

manufacturer's specifications and maintenance documentation

Safety Data Sheets (SDS)

process and instrument diagrams

operator's log and job sheets and maintenance logs

incidents reports

impact of different types of water sources including raw, mains or recycled water on water systems

use of sampling and testing checks including consistency, pH, conductivity, flocculation, colour, suspended solids, caustic strength, alkalinity, impurities, brine, bacteria, colour and acid strength

key features of water systems, processes and associated services sufficient to troubleshoot including plant layout, theory of operation, causes and effects of adjustments made to water system and processes and relationships between water system, processes and associated services

implications of the use of water types including 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) and cloudy water , on water systems

how to identify and respond to hazards and risks of water systems including:

confined space

hazardous chemicals and materials

biological hazards and environmental hazards

heat, height and slippery surfaces

pressures, fumes and electrical equipment

compressed air, nip points and flooding

key features of maintenance systems including operator level maintenance as per site agreements, operator maintenance schedules, maintenance suppliers and pro-active maintenance strategies including Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and Reliability Centred Maintenance (RCM)

use of electronic and other control systems, operation and application to make appropriate adjustments that control the water system

materials and supplies including chemicals and filtering mediums

water systems including 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, and potable water plant.

equipment including flow control and metering devices, pumping systems, electronic and digital monitoring and metering, valving systems, pipes, fittings, chemical testing and analysis equipment, chemical dosing equipment, tanks and chests, communication equipment, aeration ponds, chemical handling equipment, hand and power tools, pest control equipment, load shifting equipment, computer systems, electronic screens and alarms, process control systems, fully automated, semi-automated, manually operated plant and equipment appropriate to water processes and systems.

The following resources must be made available:

access to the full range of troubleshooting equipment involved in maintaining integrated continuous operation of water systems in a pulp or paper manufacturing facility

personal protective equipment required for operating water systems

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
Check workplan according to documentation and procedures, workplace health and safety (WHS) procedures, productivity requirements, risks and hazards identification, environmental workplace procedures, standard operating procedures (SOP) and house keeping requirements. 
Check availability of materials and supplies. 
Use alarms and visual checks on water systems to determine fault type. 
Interpret sampling and testing results to identify deviations from specifications. 
Use an appropriate analysis to identify and locate cause and source of problem. 
Access relevant sources of information to assist analysis. 
Shutdown equipment and implement isolation procedures, prior to fault rectification, as required. 
Identify, repair or replace faulty equipment. 
Adjust process and carry out operator level maintenance. 
Return plant and equipment to normal operations. 
Verify restoration to normal operations and communicate to relevant personnel. 
Identify quality faults or variations by observation, systematic sampling and testing. 
Take samples for a tests to detect quality faults 
Interpret test results and make operational adjustments, as required. 
Rectify faults or recommend further action, as required. 
Action out-of-specification water, as required 
Document variations from specifications and performance variations, as required. 
Record causes of deviation and corrective action undertaken. 
Communicate relevant information to appropriate personnel. 
Check workplan according to documentation and procedures, workplace health and safety (WHS) procedures, productivity requirements, risks and hazards identification, environmental workplace procedures, standard operating procedures (SOP) and house keeping requirements. 
Check availability of materials and supplies. 
Use alarms and visual checks on water systems to determine fault type. 
Interpret sampling and testing results to identify deviations from specifications. 
Use an appropriate analysis to identify and locate cause and source of problem. 
Access relevant sources of information to assist analysis. 
Shutdown equipment and implement isolation procedures, prior to fault rectification, as required. 
Identify, repair or replace faulty equipment. 
Adjust process and carry out operator level maintenance. 
Return plant and equipment to normal operations. 
Verify restoration to normal operations and communicate to relevant personnel. 

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