Subjects
To be awarded the 
PPM20216 Certificate II in Papermaking Operations, competency must be achieved in eleven (11) units of competency.
three (2) core units of competency
eight (8) elective units of competency
All units within at least one Industry Specific group must be selected. Remaining electives may be selected from the Elective Units list and can include up to two (2) units from an endorsed Training Package or State/Territory accredited course.
CORE UNITS
PPMQAS210 Apply basic quality practices
PPMSUS210 Apply sustainable work practices/policies
PPMWHS210 Participate in WHS processes
INDUSTRY SPECIFIC ELECTIVE UNITS
Chemical recovery operations
PPMREC210 Monitor and control chemical recovery operations
Coated paper processes
PPMCPP210 Monitor and control coated paper processes
Dry end operations
PPMDEO210 Monitor and control dry end operations
Electrical power generation
PPMEPG210 Monitor and control power generation system
Finishing and converting
PPMFCO210 Monitor, control and shut down finishing and converting operations
Steam generation
PPMSTM210 Monitor and control boiler operation
Wet end operations
PPMWEO210 Monitor and control wet end operations
Water services
PPMWAS210 Operate water systems
Warehousing and dispatch
PPMWAR250 Store product
PPMWAR255 Prepare and dispatch product
PPMWAR280 Warehouse product packaging
ELECTIVE UNITS
Some units in this group are either generic and/or considered suitable for both papermaking and pulping, thereby enhancing job transition and career progression.
Business support
PPMREL210 Contribute to effective working relationships
TLIA2022 Participate in stocktakes
Chemical preparation
PPMCPR210 Prepare chemical products
Chemical recovery operations
PPMREC320 Prepare and start up chemical recovery operations
PPMREC330 Co-ordinate and implement chemical recovery plant shutdowns
Coated paper processes
PPMCPP320 Prepare and start up coated paper processes
PPMCPP330 Co-ordinate the shutdown of coated paper processes
Communication
BSBCMM101 Apply basic communication skills
BSBCMM201 Communicate in the workplace
Computer / process control equipment
PPMCSK310 Operate process control equipment
MSAPMOPS212A Use enterprise computers or data systems
Dry end operations
PPMDEO320 Prepare and start up dry end operations
PPMDEO330 Co-ordinate and implement dry end shutdown
Electrical power generation
PPMEPG320 Manage a power generation system startup
PPMEPG330 Co-ordinate power generation system shutdown
Emergency procedures / safety
MSAPMOHS110A Follow emergency response procedures
PMAOHS211B Prepare equipment for emergency response
Environmental monitoring
PPMENV210 Identify and monitor environmental discharges/emissions
Finishing and converting
PPMFCO320 Prepare and start up finishing and converting operations
PPMFCO340 Troubleshoot and rectify finishing and converting systems
First aid
HLTAID003 Provide first aid
MSAPMOHS220A Provide initial first aid response
Laboratory operations
MSL904001 Perform standard calibration
MSL973001 Perform basic tests
Load shifting
PPMMHV210 Operate overhead crane
TLID2010 Operate a forklift
TLID1001 Shift materials safely using manual handling methods
TLID3011 Conduct specialised forklift operations
TLID2013 Move materials mechanically using automated equipment
TLID1002 Shift a load using manually-operated equipment
TLID3024 Use specialised liquid bulk transfer equipment (gravity/pressurised)
TLID2003 Handle dangerous goods/hazardous substances
TLID3031 Rig load
TLID3035 Operate a boom type elevating work platform
TLID2004 Load and unload goods/cargo
TLID2047 Prepare cargo for transfer with slings
Numeracy
PPMNUM210 Estimate and calculate basic data
MSS402030A Apply cost factors to work practices
Ordering / distribution / storage
PPMPUL250 Store and distribute pulped product
MEM11016B Order materials
TLIA2012 Pick and process orders
TLIA3016 Use inventory systems to organise stock control
Planning and organising
PPMPLN210 Plan and undertake a routine task
Preventative maintenance / operator maintainer
PPMPRM210 Undertake operator level preventative maintenance
PPMPRM220 Perform lubrication
MSS402081A Contribute to the application of a proactive maintenance strategy
Primary resource operations
PPMRES260 Receive materials
PPMRES270 Unload materials
Production support
PPMPRS210 Identify and rectify problems in the workplace
PPMPRV210 Operate ancillary equipment
MSS402020A Apply quick changeover procedures
MSS402040A Apply 5S procedures
MSS402050A Monitor process capability
Security
CPPSEC2011B Control access to and exit from premises
CPPSEC2015A Patrol premises
Steam generation
PPMSTM320 Manage steam boiler start up
PPMSTM330 Shut down and bank steam boiler
Sustainability
MSACMT270A Use sustainable energy practices
MSACMT271A Use sustainable environmental practices
Training and assessment
TAEASS301 Contribute to assessment
TAEDEL301 Provide work skill instruction
Water services
PPMWAS340 Troubleshoot and rectify water systems
Wet end operations
PPMWEO320 Prepare and start up wet end operations
PPMWEO330 Co-ordinate and implement wet end shutdown
WHS
PPMWHS310 Contribute to WHS processes