Subjects
To be awarded the 
PPM30116 Certificate III in Pulping Operations, competency must be achieved in thirteen (13) units of competency.
five (5) core units of competency
eight (8) elective units of competency
All units within at least one Industry Specific group must be selected. Remaining electives may be selected from the Elective Units list and can include up to two (2) units from an endorsed Training Package or State/Territory accredited course.
CORE UNITS
PPMPRS210 Identify and rectify problems in the workplace
PPMNUM320 Measure and calculate routine workplace data
MSS402051 Apply quality standards
BSBFLM312 Contribute to team effectiveness
PPMWHS210 Participate in WHS processes
INDUSTRY SPECIFIC ELECTIVE UNITS
Chemical recovery operations
PPMREC320 Prepare and start up chemical recovery operations
PPMREC330 Co-ordinate and implement chemical recovery shutdowns
Electrical power generation
PPMEPG320 Manage a power generation system startup
PPMEPG330 Co-ordinate power generation system shutdown
Pulping operations
PPMPUL320 Prepare and start up pulping system operations
PPMPUL330 Co-ordinate and implement pulping plant shutdowns
Primary resource operations
PPMRES340 Troubleshoot and rectify primary resource operations
Steam generation
PPMSTM320 Manage steam boiler startup
PPMSTM330 Shut down and bank steam boiler
Stock preparations operations
PPMSPR320 Prepare and start up stock preparation system for production
PPMSPR330 Co-ordinate and implement stock preparation system shutdown
Waste paper operations
PPMWPO320 Prepare and start up waste paper operations
PPMWPO330 Co-ordinate and implement waste paper shutdown
Water services
PPMWAS340 Troubleshoot and rectify water systems
ELECTIVE UNITS
Some units in this group are either generic and/or considered suitable for both papermaking and pulping, thereby enhancing job transition and career progression
Business support
PPMREL210 Contribute to effective working relationships
BSBFLM305 Support operational plan
BSBFLM309 Support continuous improvement systems and processes
BSBFLM311 Support a workplace learning environment
BSBRES401 Analyse and present research information
BSBRSK401 Identify risk and apply risk management processes
BSBWRK402A Empower workers
BSBWRK403A Communicate with workers
BSBWRK404A Promote equality of opportunity and fair treatment for all workers
BSBWRK406A Participate in the bargaining process
BSBWRK407A Provide advice to union members
BSBWRK408A Undertake negotiations
BSBWRK409 Prepare for and participate in dispute resolution
Computer / process control equipment
PPMCSK310 Operate process control equipment
MSAPMOPS212A Use organisation computers or data systems
Chemical preparation
PPMCPR210 Prepare chemical products
Chemical recovery operations
PPMREC210 Monitor and control chemical recovery operations
PPMREC440 Troubleshoot and rectify chemical recovery operations
Communication
BSBCMM201 Communicate in the workplace
Electrical power generation
PPMEPG210 Monitor and control power generation system
Emergency procedures / safety
BSBWHS405 Contribute to implementing and maintaining WHS management systems
BSBWHS404 Contribute to WHS hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control
BSBWHS401 Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs to meet legislative requirements
MSAPMOHS110A Follow emergency response procedures
PMAOHS211B Prepare equipment for emergency response
Electrical power generation
PPMEPG440 Troubleshoot and rectify power generation system
Environmental monitoring
PPMENV210 Identify and monitor environmental discharges/emissions
PPMENV320 Monitor and control environmental hazards
First aid
HLTAID003 Provide first aid
MSAPMOHS220A Provide initial first aid response
Load shifting
PPMMHV210 Operate overhead crane
TLID2010 Operate a forklift
TLID3011 Conduct specialised forklift operations
TLID2013 Move materials mechanically using automated equipment
TLID3024 Use specialised liquid bulk transfer equipment (gravity/pressurised)
TLID2003 Handle dangerous goods/hazardous substances
TLID3031 Rig load
TLID3035 Operate a boom type elevating work platform
TLID2047 Prepare cargo for transfer with slings
Laboratory operations
MSL904001 Perform standard calibration
MSL973001 Perform basic tests
Numeracy
PPMNUM210 Estimate and calculate basic data
MSACMT452A Apply statistics to processes in manufacturing
Planning and organising
MEM14005A Plan a complete activity
MEM30020A Develop and manage a plan for a simple manufacturing related project
BSBADM405 Organise meetings
Preventative maintenance / operator maintainer
PPMPRM210 Undertake operator level preventative maintenance
PPMPRM220 Perform lubrication
MEM09002B Interpret technical drawing
MEM12023A Perform engineering measurements
MEM18001C Use hand tools
MEM18002B Use power tools/hand held operations
MEM18055B Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering components
MSS402081A Contribute to the application of a proactive maintenance strategy
Primary resource operations
PPMRES210 Prepare and operate the woodchip production system
Production support
PPMPRS320 Solve systemic problems in the workplace
PPMPRV210 Operate ancillary equipment
PPMPRV320 Co-ordinate and direct clothing changes
MEM18011C Shut down and isolate machines/equipment
MSS403002A Ensure process improvements are sustained
MSS402020A Apply quick changeover procedures
MSS402040A Apply 5S procedures
MSS402050A Monitor process capability
MSACMT432A Analyse manual handling processes
MSS403040A Lead 5S in a manufacturing environment
MSS403051A Mistake proof an operational process
Pulping operations
PPMPUL210 Monitor and control pulping operations
PPMPUL440 Troubleshoot and rectify pulping processes
Quality
PPMQAS210 Apply basic quality practices
PPMQAS420 Co-ordinate in-process quality assurance
Security
CPPSEC2011B Control access to and exit from premises
CPPSEC2015A Patrol premises
CPPSEC3007A Maintain security of environment
Steam generation
PPMSTM210 Monitor and control boiler operation
PPMSTM440 Troubleshoot and rectify boiler plant systems
Stock preparations operations
PPMSPR210 Monitor and control stock preparation systems
PPMSPR440 Troubleshoot and rectify stock preparation systems
Sustainability
MSACMT270A Use sustainable energy practices
MSACMT271A Use sustainable environmental practices
MSS014003A Optimise sustainability of a process or plant area
MSAENV472B Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
Training and assessment
TAEASS301 Contribute to assessment
TAEDEL301 Provide work skill instruction
TAEDEL404 Mentor in the workplace
(The following 3 units count as 1 unit)
TAEASS401 Plan assessment activities and processes
TAEASS402 Assess competence
TAEASS403 Participate in assessment validation
Turbine operations
UEPOPS341A Shut down a steam turbine
UEPOPS411B Run up a steam turbine
Waste paper operations
PPMWPO210 Monitor and control waste paper operations
PPMWPO440 Troubleshoot and rectify waste paper operations
WHS
PPMWHS310 Contribute to WHS processes
PPMWHS320 Maintain WHS processes