Application
This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to implement, assess and record chemical recovery shutdowns, in a pulp or paper manufacturing facility
The unit applies to production operators and technicians who co-ordinate and implement chemical recovery shutdowns in a pulp and paper manufacturing facility. 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. Assess causes and effects of shutdown | 1.1. Co-ordinate planned shutdown of chemical recovery processes from work area instructions or maintenance schedules. 1.2. Assess plant or system shutdown in accordance with productivity requirements, relevant workplace health and safety (WHS) procedures, risks and hazards identification and environmental workplace procedures. 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 chemicals and 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 data | 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 chemical recovery shutdowns, at least twice in line with required enterprise intervals, in a pulp or paper manufacturing facility
assess causes of unplanned shutdowns
identify and rectify faults in processes and plant, relevant to chemical recovery operations, during shutdowns
use and interpret electronic control systems, including Digital Control System (DCS), touch screens or robotics to control equipment and processes as required during shutdowns
communicate effectively and work safely with others, in the work area, when undertaking chemical recovery shutdowns.
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 shutdowns, in a pulp or paper mill
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.
Assessment Conditions
The following resources must be made available:
access to the full range of chemicals and equipment required to co-ordinate and implement the shutdown of chemical recovery operations in a pulp or paper manufacturing facility
personal protective equipment required for operating chemical recovery systems
pumps and transfer equipment
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.
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, with chemicals, as required. |
Oral communication skills to: | select and use appropriate spoken communication strategies with work colleagues and other personnel on site during shutdowns. |
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 access, navigate and enter computer based information. |
Problem solving skills to: | maintain situational awareness in the work area analyse and use sensory information to adjust process to maintain and co-ordinate safety, quality and productivity. |
Technology skills to: | use electronic and other control systems to control equipment and processes and make appropriate adjustments for shutdowns |
Range Statement
Not Applicable
Sectors
Pulp and Paper Manufacturing