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

PPMREC440 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Troubleshoot and rectify chemical recovery operations

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Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency PPMREC440 - Troubleshoot and rectify chemical recovery operations
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to analyse, rectify and report on chemical recovery operations, in the pulp and paper industry.The unit applies to senior operators and production specialists who troubleshoot and rectify chemical recovery operations, in the pulp and paper industry. This typically involves working in a facility with complex integrated equipment and continuous operations.Licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this unit in some states and territories at the time of publication and may differ according to jurisdiction.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

The following resources must be made available:

access to the full range of chemicals and equipment required to troubleshoot and rectify chemical recovery operations in a pulp or paper manufacturing facility

personal protective equipment required for operating chemical recovery systems

pumps and transfer equipment

relevant personnel for the purposes of communicating information

mechanical, hydraulic and electrical systems

process monitoring and management equipment

relevant personnel for the purposes of communicating information.

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: Identify and analyse causes of faults
  • Identify faults in chemical recovery processes in accordance with productivity requirements, relevant workplace health and safety (WHS) procedures, risks and hazards identification and environmental workplace procedures.
  • Interpret warning devices to determine fault type and location.
  • Identify by observation, systematic sampling and testing, quality faults and variations.
  • Take samples for tests to detect quality faults and variations
  • Interpret sampling and testing results to identify variations from specifications or schedule.
  • Identify, locate and analyse causes and sources of process problems or equipment faults.
  • Access and interpret relevant sources of information to assist analysis.
       
Element: Rectify process problems and equipment faults
  • Conduct operator level on-line adjustments.
  • Implement isolation procedures and plant shut down prior to fault rectification.
  • Identify hazardous conditions, take appropriate action and communicate the conditions to relevant personnel.
  • Isolate, by-pass, repair or replace faulty equipment as required.
  • Return plant and equipment to normal operation as required.
  • Communicate rectification to relevant personnel.
       
Element: Rectify product quality faults
  • Conduct further tests as required.
  • Rectify faults and causes or make recommendations for further action.
  • Manage out-of-specification product.
       
Element: Record and report system performance and product quality data
  • Record variations from process specifications.
  • Record actions undertaken to troubleshoot and rectify faults.
  • Document details of hazardous conditions or situations, as required.
  • Communicate relevant information to appropriate personnel.
       


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. Identify faults in chemical recovery processes in accordance with productivity requirements, relevant workplace health and safety (WHS) procedures, risks and hazards identification and environmental workplace procedures.

1.2. Interpret warning devices to determine fault type and location.

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

1.4. Take samples for tests to detect quality faults and variations

1.5. Interpret sampling and testing results to identify variations from specifications or schedule.

1.6. Identify, locate and analyse causes and sources of process problems or equipment faults.

1.7. Access and interpret relevant sources of information to assist analysis.

2. Rectify process problems and equipment faults

2.1. Conduct operator level on-line adjustments.

2.2. Implement isolation procedures and plant shut down prior to fault rectification.

2.3. Identify hazardous conditions, take appropriate action and communicate the conditions to relevant personnel.

2.4. Isolate, by-pass, repair or replace faulty equipment as required.

2.5. Return plant and equipment to normal operation as required.

2.6. Communicate rectification to relevant personnel.

3. Rectify product quality faults

3.1. Conduct further tests as required.

3.2. Rectify faults and causes or make recommendations for further action.

3.3. Manage out-of-specification product.

4. Record and report system performance and product quality data

4.1. Record variations from process specifications.

4.2. Record actions undertaken to troubleshoot and rectify faults.

4.3. Document details of hazardous conditions or situations, as required.

4.4. 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:

follow safe working practices when troubleshooting and rectifying chemical recovery operations, at least twice in line with required enterprise intervals, which requires the ability to:

monitor chemical processes and plant operations

identify causes and effects of faults and corrective action on associated processes

identify and rectify faults in processes and plant, relevant to chemical recovery operations

undertake timely corrective action to maximise safety, quality and productivity

use and interpret electronic control systems, including Digital Control System (DCS), touch screens or robotics to control equipment and processes as required during operations

communicate effectively and work safely with others, in the work area when undertaking troubleshooting and rectification of chemical recovery operations.

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

productivity requirements, relevant workplace health and safety (WHS) procedures, risks and hazards identification and environmental workplace procedures relevant to chemical recovery troubleshooting, in a pulp or paper mill

environmental licences relevant to chemical processes in pulp and paper operations

chemical recovery plant, processes, layout and associated services to carry out shutdown activities, within level of responsibility

chemical recovery processes and associated services sufficient to monitor and control operations

electronic and other control systems, operation and application to make appropriate adjustments that control the chemical recovery operations within level of responsibility.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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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. Identify faults in chemical recovery processes in accordance with productivity requirements, relevant workplace health and safety (WHS) procedures, risks and hazards identification and environmental workplace procedures.

1.2. Interpret warning devices to determine fault type and location.

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

1.4. Take samples for tests to detect quality faults and variations

1.5. Interpret sampling and testing results to identify variations from specifications or schedule.

1.6. Identify, locate and analyse causes and sources of process problems or equipment faults.

1.7. Access and interpret relevant sources of information to assist analysis.

2. Rectify process problems and equipment faults

2.1. Conduct operator level on-line adjustments.

2.2. Implement isolation procedures and plant shut down prior to fault rectification.

2.3. Identify hazardous conditions, take appropriate action and communicate the conditions to relevant personnel.

2.4. Isolate, by-pass, repair or replace faulty equipment as required.

2.5. Return plant and equipment to normal operation as required.

2.6. Communicate rectification to relevant personnel.

3. Rectify product quality faults

3.1. Conduct further tests as required.

3.2. Rectify faults and causes or make recommendations for further action.

3.3. Manage out-of-specification product.

4. Record and report system performance and product quality data

4.1. Record variations from process specifications.

4.2. Record actions undertaken to troubleshoot and rectify faults.

4.3. Document details of hazardous conditions or situations, as required.

4.4. Communicate relevant information to appropriate personnel.

Not Applicable

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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 faults in chemical recovery processes in accordance with productivity requirements, relevant workplace health and safety (WHS) procedures, risks and hazards identification and environmental workplace procedures. 
Interpret warning devices to determine fault type and location. 
Identify by observation, systematic sampling and testing, quality faults and variations. 
Take samples for tests to detect quality faults and variations 
Interpret sampling and testing results to identify variations from specifications or schedule. 
Identify, locate and analyse causes and sources of process problems or equipment faults. 
Access and interpret relevant sources of information to assist analysis. 
Conduct operator level on-line adjustments. 
Implement isolation procedures and plant shut down prior to fault rectification. 
Identify hazardous conditions, take appropriate action and communicate the conditions to relevant personnel. 
Isolate, by-pass, repair or replace faulty equipment as required. 
Return plant and equipment to normal operation as required. 
Communicate rectification to relevant personnel. 
Conduct further tests as required. 
Rectify faults and causes or make recommendations for further action. 
Manage out-of-specification product. 
Record variations from process specifications. 
Record actions undertaken to troubleshoot and rectify faults. 
Document details of hazardous conditions or situations, as required. 
Communicate relevant information to appropriate personnel. 

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