Application
This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to identify, monitor, control and report on chemical recovery processes and operations, in a pulp or paper manufacturing facility.
The unit applies to production support operators who monitor and control chemical recovery processes and operations. 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.
Elements and Performance Criteria
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. Monitor and control processes | 1.1. Check production requirements at the start of the shift, in accordance with productivity requirements, relevant workplace health and safety (WHS) procedures, risks and hazards identification and environmental workplace procedures. 1.2. Confirm operational status of chemical recovery processes by inspection, observations and other information. 1.3. Monitor and control supplies of chemicals and supply systems to ensure availability and suitability. 1.4. Conduct sampling and testing. 1.5. Monitor and control production and by-product storage. 1.6. Monitor and control process variables to ensure efficient operation. 1.7. Carry out operator level preventative maintenance schedules, if required. 1.8. Monitor and control discharges. |
2. Monitor and maintain plant | 2.1. Identify process problems and equipment faults and rectify within level of responsibility. 2.2. Undertake plant inspections to optimise plant performance. 2.3. Adjust processes and equipment to optimise production and quality schedules and to comply with environmental licences. |
3. Record and document performance data | 3.1. Interpret and record process and plant data. 3.2. Report process problems and equipment faults. 3.3. Communicate problems or variations with systems or product to relevant personnel. 3.4. Document hazardous conditions and communicate to relevant personnel. 3.5. Record and report problems with environmental releases as required. |
Evidence of Performance
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:
monitor and control chemical recovery operations, at least twice in line with required enterprise intervals, and involving the following tasks:
monitor chemical processes and plant operations within required parameters
identify and rectify faults in processes and plant, relevant to chemical recovery operations
identify and action problems relevant to chemical recovery processes and operations, in a pulp or paper mill, within level of responsibility
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 controlling chemical recovery operations.
Evidence of Knowledge
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 processes and operations 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 including operating parameters, variation and associated adjustments, within level of responsibility
electronic and other control systems, operation and application to make appropriate adjustments that control the chemical recovery operations within level of responsibility.
Assessment Conditions
The following resources must be made available:
access to the full range of chemicals and equipment required to monitor and control chemical recovery operations in a pulp or paper manufacturing facility
fully automated, semi-automated, manually operated plant and equipment for the monitoring of chemical recovery operations
relevant personnel for the purposes of communicating information
personal protective equipment required for operating chemical recovery systems.
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;
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.
Foundation Skills
This section describes those core and employment skills that are essential to performance and are not explicit in the performance criteria. | |
Numeracy skills to: | interpret instruments, gauges and data recording equipment use measuring equipment |
Oral communication skills to: | select and use appropriate spoken communication strategies with work colleagues and other personnel on site when monitoring chemical recovery operations. |
Reading skills to: | read and interpret specifications, procedure manuals and test results. |
Writing skills to: | record and report test results and rectifications accurately and legibly using correct technical vocabulary. |
Problem solving skills to: | maintain situational awareness in the work area analyse and use sensory information to adjust process to maintain safety, quality and productivity. |
Technology skills to: | access, navigate and enter computer based information use electronic and other control systems to control equipment and processes and make appropriate adjustments for chemical recovery operations. |
Range Statement
Not Applicable
Sectors
Pulp and Paper Manufacturing