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PPM30121 - Certificate III in Pulp and Paper Operations (Release 2)

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Supersedes PPM30116 - Certificate III in Pulping OperationsTwo qualifications consolidated into one. Revised packaging rules with added specialisations. Core and elective units revised while total number of units remains the same 09/Feb/2022
Supersedes PPM30216 - Certificate III in Papermaking OperationsTwo qualifications consolidated into one. Revised packaging rules with added specialisations. Core and elective units revised while total number of units remains the same 09/Feb/2022

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2 (this release) 22/Feb/2023
(View details for release 1) 10/Feb/2022

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FWPCOT3327 - Contribute to energy efficiency in the forest and wood products industryContribute to energy efficiency in the forest and wood products industryCurrentElective
PPMFCO301 - Perform paper finishing and converting operationsPerform paper finishing and converting operationsCurrentElective
PPMCSK301 - Operate process control equipmentOperate process control equipmentCurrentElective
TLILIC0016 - Licence to operate a bridge and gantry craneLicence to operate a bridge and gantry craneCurrentElective
BSBXTW301 - Work in a teamWork in a teamCurrentElective
PPMDEO301 - Perform dry end operationsPerform dry end operationsCurrentElective
PPMQAS301 - Monitor in-process quality assuranceMonitor in-process quality assuranceCurrentCore
PPMCPR301 - Operate chemical systemsOperate chemical systemsCurrentElective
MSMOPS212 - Use organisation computers or data systemsUse organisation computers or data systemsCurrentElective
MSS402054 - Monitor process capabilityMonitor process capabilityCurrentElective
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Classifications

SchemeCodeClassification value
ANZSCO Identifier 712916 Paper And Pulp Mill Operator 
ASCED Qualification/Course Field of Education Identifier 0303 Process And Resources Engineering 
Qualification/Course Level of Education Identifier 514 Certificate III 
Taxonomy - Industry Sector N/A Paper Products 
Taxonomy - Occupation N/A Pulping Operator,Recovered Fibre Operator,Water Services Operator (Pulp and Paper),Primary Resources Operator (Pulp and Paper),De-inking Operator,Electricity Generation / Turbine Operator,Dry End Operator,Wet End Operator,Stock Preparation Operator (Pulp and Paper),Paper Coating Systems Operator,Chemical Recovery Operator (Pulp and Paper),Steam Generation / Boilerhouse Operator (Pulp and Paper),Paper Finishing and Converting Operator 

Classification history

SchemeCodeClassification valueStart dateEnd date
ANZSCO Identifier 712916 Paper And Pulp Mill Operator 27/Apr/2022 
ASCED Qualification/Course Field of Education Identifier 0303 Process And Resources Engineering 27/Apr/2022 
Qualification/Course Level of Education Identifier 514 Certificate III 10/Feb/2022 
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Comments

Release 2

This version released with PPM Pulp and Paper Manufacturing Training Package Version 3.1.

Release 1

This version released with PPM Pulp and Paper Manufacturing Training Package Version 3.0.

Qualification Description

This qualification describes the skills and knowledge of individuals who work in production roles in the pulp and paper manufacturing industry. In these roles, individuals undertake skilled work in pulp and/or papermaking operations according to quality standards and health and safety requirements. They provide accurate and timely technical advice and support to a team, and respond to a range of predictable and unforeseen problems relating to start up, operation and shutdown of ancillary equipment and processes, under broad supervision.

These individuals may work across one or more of the following pulping and papermaking operations areas or specialise in either pulping or papermaking operations:

  • wet end
  • dry end
  • pulping
  • stock preparation and handling
  • chemical recovery
  • electrical power generation
  • paper finishing and converting
  • primary resource
  • steam generation
  • recovered fibre
  • water services.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication, however some imported units in the elective bank relate to equipment use that require a high risk work licence. These units must be implemented in line with the parent training package.

Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Packaging Rules

To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:

  • 13 units of competency:
  • 5 core units plus
  • 8 elective units.

Elective units must ensure the integrity of the qualification’s Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome. Any combination of elective that meets the packaging can be selected for the award of the Certificate III in Pulp and Paper Operations:

  • at least 1 elective listed in either Group A or B
  • at least 5 electives listed in either Group A, B or C
  • the remaining 2 units from the electives listed below in either Group A, B or C or any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.

Where appropriate, electives may be packaged to provide a qualification with a specialisation as follows:

  • A minimum of 3 electives from Group A must be selected for the award of the Certificate III in Pulp and Paper Operations (Pulping)
  • A minimum of 3 electives from Group B must be selected for the award of the Certificate III in Pulp and Paper Operations (Papermaking).

Core Units

PPMIND201

Apply principles of pulp and papermaking to work practices

PPMIND202

Work effectively in the pulp and paper industry

PPMPRS301

Identify and rectify operational problems

PPMQAS301

Monitor in-process quality assurance

PPMWHS301

Contribute to work health and safety processes

Elective Units

Group A - Pulping operations elective units

MSMBLIC001

Licence to operate a standard boiler

MSMBLIC002

Licence to operate an advanced boiler

PPMCPR301

Operate chemical systems

PPMDIK301

Perform de-inking operations

PPMPUL301

Perform pulping operations

PPMREC301

Perform chemical recovery operations

PPMRES301

Operate woodchip production system

PPMRFO301

Perform recovered fibre operations

PPMSPR301

Perform stock preparation operations

PPMSTM301

Perform steam boiler operations

PPMWAS301

Operate water systems

Group B - Papermaking operations elective units

PPMDEO301

Perform dry end operations

PPMEPG301

Perform power generation operations

PPMFCO301

Perform paper finishing and converting operations

PPMWEO301

Perform wet end operations

UEPOPL004

Licence to operate a steam turbine

Group C - General elective units

An asterisk (*) next to the unit code indicates that there are prerequisite requirements which must be met when packaging the qualification. Please refer to the Prerequisite requirements table for details.

BSBLDR301

Support effective workplace relationships

BSBSTR301

Contribute to continuous improvement

BSBXTW301

Work in a team

CPCCLDG3001

Licence to perform dogging

CPCCLRG3001 *

Licence to perform rigging basic level

CPCCLRG3002 *

Licence to perform rigging intermediate level

CPCCLRG4001 *

Licence to perform rigging advanced level

FWPCOT3327

Contribute to energy efficiency in the forest and wood products industry

FWPHAR3224

Operate crawler tractor

FWPHAR3228

Operate loader

FWPHAR3230

Operate skidder

HLTAID011

Provide First Aid

MSL904003

Perform standard calibrations

MSL973025

Perform basic tests

MSMOPS212

Use organisation computers or data systems

MSMPER200

Work in accordance with an issued permit

MSMPER205 *

Enter confined space

MSS402022

Apply quick changeover procedures 

MSS402042

Apply 5S procedures 

MSS402054

Monitor process capability

PMAWHS211

Prepare equipment for emergency response

PPMCSK301

Operate process control equipment

PPMENV201

Identify and monitor environmental discharges and emissions

PPMPRV301

Co-ordinate and direct clothing changes

TAEASS311

Contribute to assessment

TAEDEL311

Provide work skill instruction

TLID0021

Store and handle dangerous goods and hazardous substances

TLILIC0003

Licence to operate a forklift truck

TLILIC0005

Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more)

TLILIC0016

Licence to operate a bridge and gantry crane 

Prerequisite requirements

Note: Units listed in the Prerequisite requirement column that have their own prerequisite requirements are shown with an asterisk (*).

Unit of competency

Prerequisite requirement

CPCCLRG3001 Licence to perform rigging basic level

CPCCLDG3001 Licence to perform dogging

CPCCLRG3002 Licence to perform rigging intermediate level

CPCCLRG3001 Licence to perform rigging basic level *

CPCCLDG3001 Licence to perform dogging

CPCCLRG4001 Licence to perform rigging advanced level

CPCCLRG3002 Licence to perform rigging intermediate level *

CPCCLDG3001 Licence to perform rigging basic level *

CPCCLDG3001 Licence to perform dogging

MSMPER205 Enter confined spaces

MSMPER200 Work in accordance with an issued permit

Qualification Mapping Information

Code and title current version

Code and title previous version

Comments

Equivalence status

PPM30121 Certificate III in Pulp and Papermaking Operations Release 2

PPM30121 Certificate III in Pulp and Papermaking Operations Release 1

Packaging rules and superseded units updated

Equivalent

Links

Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet: - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=12998f8d-d0ac-40bc-a69e-72a600d4fd93

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