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

PPMCSK310 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Operate process control equipment

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency PPMCSK310 - Operate process control equipment
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to operate process control equipment in a pulp or paper manufacturing facility.The unit applies to production operators and technicians who access, monitor and control and process control equipment including responding to process variations and problems. This work is typically undertaken within an operating environment with complex integrated equipment and continuous operationsNo licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

The following resources must be made available:

fully automated, semi-automated, manually operated plant and equipment appropriate to process control equipment in a pulp or paper manufacturing facility including:

computer systems

electronic screens and alarms

process control equipment and systems

analogue and digital instrumentation

relevant personnel for the purposes of communicating information

personal protective equipment required for operating process control equipment.

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.

Prerequisites/co-requisites
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
  • Identify control systems
  • Access control systems as required
  • Navigate control systems to meet job requirements
       
Element: Monitor and control process
  • Monitor key variables using control screen/s to check process status
  • Make equipment adjustments using process control systems in line with work health and safety (WHS) and safe work practices
       
Element: Respond to process variations and problems
  • Identify process variations
  • Adjust equipment in response to process variations and alarms
  • Report process variations according to site procedures
       


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. Access and navigate control system

1.1. Identify control systems

1.2. Access control systems as required

1.3. Navigate control systems to meet job requirements

2. Monitor and control process

2.1. Monitor key variables using control screen/s to check process status

2.2 Make equipment adjustments using process control systems in line with work health and safety (WHS) and safe work practices

3. Respond to process variations and problems

3.1. Identify process variations

3.2. Adjust equipment in response to process variations and alarms

3.3. Report process variations according to site procedures

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 of the ability to:

operate process control equipment, at least twice in line with required enterprise intervals, associated with integrated systems selected from the following list:

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 process

water services processes

coated paper processes

steam generation processes

electrical power generation processes

monitor key variables during the operation of process control equipment including:

speed

output rate

product integrity and general conformance to specification

access and navigate control systems

make process adjustments using the control system

use electronic and other control systems to control equipment.

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

procedures, regulations and workplace requirements relevant to operating process control equipment including WHS, SOP, isolation procedures, safe working requirements and housekeeping

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

effect of adjustments on part or product specifications

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 clean up

symbols used in process controls

computer-controlled machine operating procedures

procedures for identifying and reporting equipment malfunctions, and product or part deviations.


Submission Requirements

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

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.

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. Access and navigate control system

1.1. Identify control systems

1.2. Access control systems as required

1.3. Navigate control systems to meet job requirements

2. Monitor and control process

2.1. Monitor key variables using control screen/s to check process status

2.2 Make equipment adjustments using process control systems in line with work health and safety (WHS) and safe work practices

3. Respond to process variations and problems

3.1. Identify process variations

3.2. Adjust equipment in response to process variations and alarms

3.3. Report process variations according to site procedures

Not Applicable

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
Identify control systems 
Access control systems as required 
Navigate control systems to meet job requirements 
Monitor key variables using control screen/s to check process status 
Make equipment adjustments using process control systems in line with work health and safety (WHS) and safe work practices 
Identify process variations 
Adjust equipment in response to process variations and alarms 
Report process variations according to site procedures 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

PPMCSK310 - Operate process control equipment
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Assessment Record Sheet

PPMCSK310 - Operate process control equipment

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