PPMWEO330
Co-ordinate and implement wet end shutdown


Application

This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to shut down wet end operations in both planned and unplanned situations and to record and report shutdown data.

The unit applies to production operators and technicians who co-ordinate and implement wet end shutdowns, in a pulp or paper manufacturing facility. This typically involves working in a facility with complex integrated equipment and continuous operations.

No licensing, legislative 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. Co-ordinate planned shutdown

1.1. Use maintenance and grade change schedules to plan and co-ordinate shutdown of wet end operations.

1.2. Follow procedures to shut down process supplies.

1.3. Follow organisational safety and standard operating procedures to initiate appropriate isolations and shut down systems.

1.4. Inspect system and record and report further maintenance requirements.

2. Respond to unplanned shutdown

2.1. Respond to unplanned shutdown immediately.

2.2. Initiate appropriate isolations, identify and locate cause of unplanned shutdown.

2.3. Rectify, isolate and or contain faulty plant where possible to allow continued production.

2.4. Follow procedures to shut down process supplies where fault cannot be rectified.

2.5. Assess effects of unplanned shutdown to determine impact on operations.

2.6. Communicate unplanned shutdown to appropriate personnel.

3. Record and report shutdown data

3.1. Record shutdown and corrective action processes.

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 planned shutdowns of a wet end system within a pulp and paper manufacturing facility, at least twice in line with required enterprise intervals, and complete these activities after shutdown:

inspect the system for these maintenance requirements:

complete basic records for shutdown processes and maintenance requirements

respond to an unplanned or emergency shutdown and implement responses appropriate to the cause and complete a basic report on corrective action processes.


Evidence of Knowledge

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

system layout for wet end plant

purpose, features and operation of wet end system plant, operating parameters and allowable variations

operation and application of electronic and other control systems

key features and purpose of processes involved in shutting down wet end systems including:

stock approach systems

forming system

pressing systems

cleaning and screening system

types, causes and effects of, and required emergency and other responses to, unplanned wet end system shutdowns including:

power outage

mechanical breakdown

blockages

jamming

air supply

control system failure

methods used to test wet end systems and diagnose faults

organisational procedures:

standard operating procedures specific to wet end shutdown

workplace health and safety with particular emphasis on equipment lock out and use of personal protective equipment

communication reporting lines

recording and reporting shutdown processes and maintenance requirements.


Assessment Conditions

The following resources must be made available:

access to the full range of chemicals, equipment, and reporting and documentation procedures involved in co-ordinating and implementing the shutdown of wet end operations in a pulp or paper manufacturing facility

fully automated, semi-automated, manually operated plant and equipment appropriate to the wet end process and related consumables

test and diagnostic equipment

relevant personnel for the purposes of communicating information

personal protective equipment required for implementing wet end shutdown

template documents for recording shutdown 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.


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 basic numerical settings on instruments, gauges and data recording equipment.

Reading skills to:

interpret detailed familiar workplace health and safety and standard operating procedures.

Writing skills to:

complete accurate basic records for shutdown processes and maintenance requirements.

Problem solving skills to:

maintain situational awareness in the work area

use and assess sensory information (sight, sound, touch, smell, vibration, temperature) to respond to system faults.


Range Statement

Not Applicable


Sectors

Pulp and Paper Manufacturing