Application
This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to implement, assess and record stock preparation system shutdowns, in a pulp or paper manufacturing facility.
The unit applies to production operators and technicians who co-ordinate and implement stock preparation system shutdowns, in the stock preparation area. This typically involves working in a facility with complex integrated equipment and continuous operations.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
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. Assess causes and effects of shutdown | 1.1. Co-ordinate planned shutdown of stock preparation systems from work area instructions or maintenance schedules. 1.2. Assess causes of stock preparation system shutdown according to productivity requirements, relevant workplace health and safety (WHS) procedures, risks and hazards identification, environmental workplace procedures, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and housekeeping requirements. 1.3. Identify and locate cause of unplanned shutdown. 1.4. Assess effects of unplanned shutdown to determine impact on operations. 1.5. Communicate unplanned shutdown, as required. |
2. Implement shutdown procedures | 2.1. Implement planned shutdown and check equipment. 2.2. Respond to and rectify unplanned shutdown. 2.3. Implement isolation requirements, according to standard operating procedures (SOP) and housekeeping requirements. 2.4. Communicate shutdown information to relevant personnel, as required. |
3. Record and report shutdown information | 3.1. Record shutdown information, including corrective action. 3.2.Report shutdown information to relevant personnel. |
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:
co-ordinate and implement stock preparation system shutdowns, at least twice in line with required enterprise intervals
plan and safely diagnose causes and sources of stock preparation system shutdown
respond to problems associated with plant shutdown and unplanned shutdown to ensure safety, quality and productivity
undertake corrective action on equipment and system faults
communicate effectively, through written and verbal means, the corrective actions undertaken
use safety accessories including protective and high visibility safety clothing and electronic communication equipment during system shutdowns.
Evidence of Knowledge
A person competent in this unit must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:
the types, causes and effects of stock preparation system shutdowns
relevant documentation, regulations and procedures to co-ordinate and implement stock preparation system shutdowns, in the pulp and paper industry including:
work health and safety (WHS) procedures, including high risk load shifting, licensing requirements, plant clearance, job safety analysis and permit systems
Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and housekeeping
site policy and procedures
environmental sustainability requirements/practices
plant manufacturing operating manuals
confined space requirements
vendor documentation
reference manual and grade specifications
productivity requirements and quality procedures
emergency procedures and responses
enterprise policies and procedures and guidelines
oil or chemical spills and disposal guidelines
production instructions and plant isolation documentation
maintenance logs, job sheets and operating logs
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
the functions and operations of plant and machinery related to stock preparation systems including:
refiners
pumps
valves
chests
agitators
pulpers
screens
cleaners
showers
disc deckers
consistency controllers
screw press
water recovery equipment
computer systems
electronic screens and alarms
process control systems
fully automated, semi-automated, manually operated plant and equipment appropriate to stock preparation systems
implications of hazards and risks involved in stock preparation including:
steam and/or gas leaks
fires
nip points
compressed air
hot surfaces
electrical
entanglement
slip hazards/falls
energy
pressures
chemicals
fumes
confined spaces
dust
key features of stock preparation plant, processes, layout and associated services sufficient to carry out shutdown activities within level of responsibility
materials and supplies used in stock preparation systems including water, stock, compressed air, chemicals, additives, steam and baled pulp
required responses to all unplanned shutdowns (power outage, mechanical breakdown, blockages, jamming, air supply, control system failure) to ensure safety, quality and productivity
maintenance systems including operator level maintenance as per site agreements, operator maintenance schedules, maintenance suppliers and pro-active maintenance strategies
the operation and application of electronic and other control systems that control the stock preparation systems, within level of responsibility.
Assessment Conditions
The following resources must be made available:
access to the full range of equipment involved in integrated continuous manufacturing of stock preparation systems in a pulp or paper manufacturing facility
personal protective equipment suitable for shutting down stock preparation systems
template documents for recording system and product faults, diagnostic and corrective action processes
relevant personnel for the purposes of communicating information
sample workplace documentation, procedures and reports including Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), quality procedures ,environmental sustainability requirements/practices, plant manufacturing operating manuals, enterprise policies and procedures, oil or chemical spills and disposal guidelines, plant isolation documentation, safe work documentation
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.
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 during shutdowns. |
Oral communication skills to: | select and use appropriate spoken communication strategies with work colleagues and other personnel on site when co-ordinating and implementing stock preparation system shutdowns. |
Reading skills to: | read and interpret equipment specifications, work place documentation, and procedures relevant to system operations. |
Writing skills to: | record and report rectifications accurately and legibly, using correct technical vocabulary. |
Technology skills to: | access, navigate and enter computer-based information use electronic and other digital control systems to control equipment and processes as required |
Problem solving skills to: | maintain situational awareness in the work area analyse and use sensory information to adjust process and to maintain and co-ordinate safety, quality and productivity. |
Range Statement
Not Applicable
Sectors
Pulp and Paper Manufacturing