Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

FPPCSK310A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Operate process control equipment

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Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency FPPCSK310A - Operate process control equipment
Description This unit describes the outcomes required to operate process control equipment in the pulp and paper industryGeneral legislation, regulatory, licensing and certification requirements applicable to this unit are detailed in the range statement
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit applies to persons who operate process control equipment in the pulp and paper industry. This work typically involves complex integrated equipment and continuous operationsThis unit generally applies to those who:access and navigate control systemmonitor and control process, andrespond to process variations and problemsto meet safety, quality and productivity requirements
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Not Applicable
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities
Slides
PPT
Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Access and navigate control system
  • Accessing and navigating control system is completed within OHS regulations, environmental and safe working requirements/practices, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), and housekeeping requirements
  • Control systems are identified and interpreted
  • Control systems are accessed as required
  • Control systems are navigated to meet job requirements
       
Element: Monitor and control process
  • Monitoring and controlling process is completed within OHS regulations, environmental and safe working requirements/practices, SOP, and housekeeping requirements
  • Control screen/s are monitored to check process status
  • Equipment adjustments are made using process control systems
       
Element: Respond to process variations and problems
  • Response to process variations and problems is completed within OHS regulations, environmental and safe working requirements/practices, SOP, and housekeeping requirements
  • Process variations are identified
  • Equipment adjustments are made in response to process variations and alarms
       


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.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence should be relevant to the work. It should satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include consideration of:

the required knowledge and skills tailored to the needs of the specific workplace

applicable OHS regulations, environmental and safe working requirements/practices, SOP and housekeeping requirements

applicable aspects of the range statement

practical workplace demonstration of skills in operating process control equipment

Context of and specific resources for assessment

A workplace assessment must be used to assess:

the application of required knowledge on the job

the application of skills on the job, over time and under a range of typical conditions that may be experienced in operating process control equipment

Access to the full range of equipment involved in operating process control equipment in a pulp or paper mill is required

Method of assessment

A combination of assessment methods should be used. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:

observation of applied skills and knowledge on the job

workplace demonstrations via a mock-up or simulation that replicate part/s of the job

answers to written or verbal questions about specific skills and knowledge

third-party reports from relevant and skilled personnel

written evidence e.g. log sheet entries, checklist entries, test results

Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and in keeping with the language and literacy capacity of the learner and the work being performed. This includes conducting an assessment in a manner that allows thoughts to be conveyed verbally so that the learner can both understand and be understood by the assessor (e.g. use plain English and terminology used on the job)

A holistic assessment with other units relevant to the pulp and paper industry, mill and job role is recommended

Additional information on approaches to assessment for the pulp and paper industry is provided in the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package


Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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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.

This describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit.

Required skills

Uses required forms of communication in operating process control equipment

Reads and interprets required documentation, procedures and reports

Accesses and navigates control systems

Makes process adjustments using the control system

Identifies and actions problems within level of responsibility

Interprets instruments, gauges and other recording equipment

Understands the effect of adjustments on part or product specifications

Maintains situational awareness in the work area

Analyses and uses sensory information to adjust process to maintain safety, quality and productivity

Uses electronic and other control systems to control equipment and processes as required

Required knowledge

Procedures, regulations and legislative requirements relevant to operating process control equipment including OHS, environmental including relevant sustainability requirements/practices, SOP, isolation procedures, safe working requirements, risks and hazard identification and housekeeping

Relevant forms of communication

Basic problem solving techniques consistent with level of responsibility

Materials, equipment and process sufficient to recognise material and equipment conditions which may lead to out of specification production

Risk management using the hierarchy of controls applied to the operation of computer controlled machines/processes

Approved hazard control, safety procedures and the use of PPE in relation to handling materials, equipment operation and cleanup

Symbols used in process controls

Computer-controlled machine operating procedures

Typical equipment malfunctions

Procedures for reporting equipment malfunctions

Procedures for reporting product or part deviations

Sensory information that indicates a deviation from standard operating parameters

Sufficient knowledge of electronic and other control systems, operation and application to make appropriate adjustments, within level of responsibility

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Procedures

All operations are performed in accordance with procedures including:

all relevant workplace procedures

work instructions

temporary instructions

relevant industry and government codes and standards

Typical hazards may include:

noise

debris

chemicals

heavy loads

hazardous materials

moving equipment

equipment operations

nip points

suspended loads

high risk equipment

electrical equipment failure

fire

Problems:

means 'apply known solutions to a limited range of predictable problems'

typical process and product problems may include:

machine electrical or mechanical malfunction

process deviation/variation

out of specification product

appropriate action for problems outside of area of responsibility may be reported to an appropriate person

appropriate action for solving problems within area of responsibility includes asking questions and seeking assistance from appropriate persons/sources

Key variables to be monitored may include:

speed

output rate

product integrity and general conformance to specification

Equipment may include:

computer systems

electronic screens and alarms

process control systems

analogue and digital instrumentation

fully automated, semi-automated, manually operated plant and equipment appropriate to process control equipment

Processes may include:

primary resources processes

waste paper handling processes

waste paper operations processes

pulping processes

chemical recovery systems

stock preparation systems

wet end processes

dry end processes

finishing and converting processes

warehousing and dispatch processes

water services processes

coated paper processes

steam generation processes

electrical power generation processes

Legislation, regulatory, licensing and certification requirements may include:

OHS and environmental requirements (local, state and commonwealth)

HAZCHEM

dangerous goods

external licensing requirements (for example, EPA, water authorities, local councils)

internal environmental control standards

Electronic control systems may include:

Digital Control System (DCS)

touch screens

robotics

Actions may include:

process adjustments

reporting to authorised person

rectifying problem within level of responsibility

Communications may include

interaction with:

internal/external customers and suppliers

team members

production/service co-ordinators

maintenance services

operational support personnel

operational management

statutory authorities

Situational awareness may include

awareness of:

traffic

pedestrians

location of equipment

product

hazards

obstruction

unexpected movement

Forms of communication may include:

written e.g. log books, emails, incident and other reports, run sheets, data entry

reading and interpreting documentation e.g. SOP, manuals, checklists, drawings

verbal e.g. radio skills, telephone, face to face, handover

non-verbal e.g. hand signals, alarms, observations

signage e.g. safety, access

Sensory information may include:

visual

sound

feel

touch

smell

vibration

temperature

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
Accessing and navigating control system is completed within OHS regulations, environmental and safe working requirements/practices, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), and housekeeping requirements 
Control systems are identified and interpreted 
Control systems are accessed as required 
Control systems are navigated to meet job requirements 
Monitoring and controlling process is completed within OHS regulations, environmental and safe working requirements/practices, SOP, and housekeeping requirements 
Control screen/s are monitored to check process status 
Equipment adjustments are made using process control systems 
Response to process variations and problems is completed within OHS regulations, environmental and safe working requirements/practices, SOP, and housekeeping requirements 
Process variations are identified 
Equipment adjustments are made in response to process variations and alarms 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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