Debark logs using a drum debarker

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Debark logs using a drum debarker
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Debark logs using a drum debarker
Modules
Topics
Notional Hours
8 12 8 24 24 16 8 100
TE303 The debarking of logs
TE303 The feedstock and final products of the
debarking process
TE303 Process variations in the debarking process
TE303 Understanding Operating Procedures in the
debarker
TE303 Implementing Operating Procedures in the
debarker
TE303 First line maintenance
TE303 Applying SHE in the process
Total Notional Hours
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US RM002 Debark logs using a drum debarker

TE303 Understanding the debarking of logs
Understand the fundamental operating principles
of the process
Be able to trace the material flow through the
process
Be able to identify each piece of equipment in
this process
Understand the purpose of this process and how it
fits into the overall process
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Topic Specification TE303 Understanding the
debarking of logs
Learning Activities
Topic assessment criteria
Assignment Description
Use Multi media
WHAT

• The assessor will observe and confirm that
  learners
• Understand the purpose of this process and how
  it fits into the overall process
• Are able to identify each piece of equipment in
  this process
• Are able to trace the material flow through the
  process
• Understand the fundamental operating principles
  of the process

Individual or group training. Do self study to
develop key plant operation questions. Answers
are obtained by discussions with production
experts and plant investigation.
Self Study
Plant investigation
Collect Information
Media search
HOW
Interview experts
Attend lectures

• Learners are provided with relevant plant and
  equipment information / manuals
• Inspect the plant and determine the flow of
  material through the plant
• Draw a block diagram to show where the debarking
  of logs fits into the papermaking process,
  specifically noting suppliers and customers of
  this plant
• Draw a basic layout sketch of this area
• In a discussion with a debarking specialist,
  identify
• the purpose of the process
• the different equipment used in the process, and
• the fundamental operating principles of each
  machine and the total plant
• Complete questionnaire to indicate findings

Group Discussions
Sketch
Case studies
Analyse, plan and make decisions
Use checklists
Develop recommendations
Job assignment
Make presentation
Complete documents
Execute, test and evaluate
Draft a report
Complete a questionnaire
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US RM002 Debark logs using a drum debarker

TE303 Understanding the feedstock and final
products of the debarking process
Be able to carry out quality checks on the
feedstock and final products
Understand the properties of the feedstock and
final products
Know the typical specifications for the feedstock
and final products
Know the suppliers of feedstock and the customers
(Internal and external) for the log and bark
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Topic Specification TE303 The
feedstock and final products of the debarking
process
Learning Activities
Topic assessment criteria
Assignment Description
Use Multi media
WHAT

• The assessor will observe and confirm that
  learners
• Know the internal customers for bark and log
• Know the typical specifications for the
  feedstock and final products
• Understand the properties of the feedstock and
  final products
• Are able to carry out quality checks on the
  feedstock and final products

Individual or group training. Obtain basic
product and supplier information by discussions
with production experts. Apply knowledge in a
practical quality check.
Self Study
Plant investigation
Collect Information
Media search
Interview experts
HOW
Attend lectures

• Learners are supplied with information on
  feedstock quality
• Have a facilitated group discussion in the
  debarker area to determine
• by whom feedstock is supplied and routes into the
  plant
• the typical grades and properties of the
  feedstock
• the typical properties and specifications used
  for the debarked wood
• the internal and external customers for the log
  and bark produced
• Draw-up a quality checklist for the debarked wood
• Carry out quality checks on the debarked wood
  using the checklist.

Group Discussions
Educational games
Case studies
Analyse, plan and make decisions
Use checklists
Develop recommendations
Job assignment
Make presentation
Complete documents
Execute, test and evaluate
Draft a report
Complete a questionnaire
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US RM002 Debark logs using a drum debarker

TE303 Understanding process variations in the
debarking process
Know the effect of variations and deviations on
the process and products
Understand what process variations could occur in
the process
Understand how a deviation in the properties of
the feedstock will impact on the process
Be able to complete all log sheets
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Topic Specification TE303 Understanding process
variations in the debarking process
Learning Activities
Topic assessment criteria
Assignment Description
Use Multi media
WHAT

• The assessor will observe and confirm that
  learners
• Are able to complete log sheets.
• Understand what feed stock variations and
  process deviations can occur.
• Know what the effect of variations and
  deviations on the process and products is.
• Know the broad rectification action required

Individual or group training. Use the
information on the feed stock obtained earlier to
list quality variations. A facilitated
discussion to identify possible process
deviations and the downstream effects.
Self Study
Plant investigation
Collect Information
Media search
Interview experts
HOW
Attend lectures

• Learners are supplied with log sheets and
  assisted to complete them with the help of a
  production specialist.
• Individually list the feedstock variations that
  could occur and the effect each type of variation
  could have on the debarked wood and / or in
  downstream processes or products
• In a facilitated discussion at the debarking
  site, identify and list process deviations that
  could occur and the effect each type of deviation
  could have on the debarked wood and / or in
  downstream processes or products
• Tabulate all variations and deviations, their
  effects and the broad rectification action
  required and compile the information into a report

Group Discussions
Educational games
Case studies
Analyse, plan and make decisions
Use checklists
Develop recommendations
Job assignment
Make presentation
Complete documents
Execute, test and evaluate
Draft a report
Complete a questionnaire
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US RM002 Debark logs using a drum debarker

TE303 Understanding Operating Procedures in the
debarking process
Understand the reason for correcting deviations
Understand the reason for shut-down and emergency
shut-down procedures
Understand the reason for maintaining normal
running conditions and the consequences of losses
caused by inefficient operation
Understand the reasons for different pre-checks
Understand the reasons for start-up procedures
Understand the reasons for having pre-check-,
start-up-, normal running-, shutdown- and
deviation correction procedures
Understand the different responsibilities in
terms of compiling, authorization, layout /
format and safety procedures contained in the
Standard Operating Procedures
Know any other plant / process rules and
regulations applicable to the plant
Know the purpose of Standard Operating Procedures
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Topic Specification TE303 Understanding
Standard Operating Procedures
Learning Activities
Topic assessment criteria
Assignment Description
Use Multi media
A facilitated group discussion is used to clarify
the logic behind controlled procedure systems.
Individual procedures are studied in detail or in
terms of key steps as indicated. Indices and
summaries for procedures are created for easy
future reference.
WHAT

• The assessor will observe and confirm that
  learners
• Know the purpose of these procedures
• Know other applicable plant rules and
  regulations
• Understand the reason for responsibility control
  and document control procedures
• Understand the reasons for having
• pre-checks
• start-up procedures
• maintaining normal running condition procedures
  and the consequences of losses caused by
  inefficient operation
• shut-down and emergency shut-down procedures
• correcting deviation procedures
• Know procedures and sequences in detail or in
  terms of key stepsas required

Self Study
Plant investigation
Collect Information
Media search
Interview experts
HOW
Attend lectures
Group Discussions

• Learners are supplied with the operating
  procedures for the plant and individual equipment
  and any other relevant plant rules and
  regulations
• In a facilitated group, the document control
  system is shortly explained. The purpose of the
  procedures, responsibility control, document
  control and having procedures for each operating
  phase (pre-check, etc.) is discussed and
  summarised.
• Procedures and sequences are studied in detail
  (esp. emergency procedures) or in terms of key
  steps as required. Practical understanding and
  knowledge is essential.
• Learners should compile a file containing an
  index (with subheadings / keywords as necessary)
  of each procedure
• A practical test will proof competence

Educational games
Summarise
Analyse, plan and make decisions
Use checklists
Develop recommendations
Job assignment
Make presentation
Complete documents
Execute, test and evaluate
Draft a report
Practical test
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TE303 Implementing Standard Operating Procedures
in the debarking process
Be able to bring product variations under control
Be able to shut the process down
Be able to bring process variations under control
Be able to maintain normal running conditions
Be able to monitor the process
Be able to start the process up
Be able to do pre-checks on the debarker
Be able to use and interpret instrument readings
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Topic Specification TE303 Implementing
Standard Operating Procedures
Learning Activities
Topic assessment criteria
Assignment Description
Use Multi media
WHAT

• The assessor will observe and confirm that
  learners
• Are able to
• use and interpret instrument readings
• do pre-checks on the process
• start the process up
• monitor the process
• maintain normal running conditions
• bring process and product variations under
  control
• shut the process down

Group or individual training sessions where,
through demonstration, the learner first observes
the implementation of operating procedures and
then implement the procedures himself under
supervision
Self Study
Plant investigation
Collect Information
Media search
Expert demonstration
HOW
Attend lectures
Group Discussions

• By using relevant checklists and operating
  procedures, learners will first observe and then,
  under supervision, implement the following
  procedures
• do pre-checks on the process
• start the process up
• use and interpret any instrument readings
• monitor the process
• maintain normal running conditions
• bring process variations under control
• bring product variations under control
• shut the process down
• Complete any relevant pre-check, start-up, etc.
  reports as normally required.

Summarise
Case studies
Analyse, plan and make decisions
Use checklists
Develop recommendations
Job assignment
Make presentation
Complete documents
Execute, test and evaluate
Draft a report
Complete a test/questionnaire
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TE303 Perform first line maintenance
Be able to carry out maintenance and
pre-maintenance duties on the debarker
Know documentation requirements for maintenance
functions
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Topic Specification TE303 Perform first line
maintenance
Learning Activities
Topic assessment criteria
Assignment Description
Use Multi media
WHAT

• The assessor will observe and confirm that
  learners
• Understand the documentation requirements for
  maintenance functions in the debarker area.
• Are able to carry out maintenance and
  pre-maintenance duties on the equipment.

Individual or group training. Study given
materials regarding first line maintenance. A
discussion / demonstration of first line
maintenance duties are facilitated at the
machine. Carry out first line maintenance under
supervision.
Self Study
Plant investigation
Collect Information
Media search
Expert demonstration
Attend lectures
HOW
Group Discussions

• Learners are supplied with documentation required
  for first line maintenance on the plant and
  equipment.
• A discussion / demonstration of typical first
  line maintenance procedures and their sequence is
  facilitated in the debarker area
• Under supervision, carry out pre-maintenance and
  maintenance duties on equipment as prescribed
• Complete pre-maintenance and maintenance reports
  / log sheets

Summarise
Case studies
Analyse, plan and make decisions
Use checklists
Develop recommendations
Job assignment
Make presentation
Complete documents
Execute, test and evaluate
Draft a report
Complete a test/questionnaire
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TE303 Applying SHE in the process
Understand the potential environmental impact of
the debarking process
Be able to identify all potential hazards and
indicate actions to reduce/avoid hazards
Know the relevant sections of the OHS Act
Understand the application of fire prevention,
lock-out and emergency procedures
Know the safety standards, procedures and safety
equipment relevant to the process
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Topic Specification TE303 Applying SHE in the
process
Learning Activities
Topic assessment criteria
Assignment Description
Use Multi media
WHAT

• The assessor will observe and confirm that
  learners
• Know the relevant OHS Act, safety standards,
  procedures, and equipment in the debarking plant.
• Understand the application of fire prevention,
  lock-out and emergency procedures in the plant,
  as well as the potential environmental impact of
  the process.
• Are able to identify all potential hazards in
  the process and indicate actions to reduce /
  avoid / minimise the impact of hazards.

Learners obtain information through self study.
Individuals evaluate the plant area for safety
features, potential hazards and environmental
impact.
Self Study
Plant investigation
Collect Information
Media search
HOW
Interview experts
Attend lectures

• Learners are supplied with a copy of the safety
  procedures and the relevant section of the OHS
  Act
• Learners individually undertake a plant
  inspection and identify all potential hazards.
  They also assess the potential impact of the
  plant on the environment.
• Learners should also sketch the area and indicate
  the position of all safety equipment and safety
  features (e.g. alarm buttons, emergency exists)
  on it.
• Recommendations are made to reduce / avoid these
  hazards, the impact of possible hazards and the
  plants impact on the environment.
• A short presentation on the findings is made.

Group Discussions
Educational games
Case studies
Analyse, plan and make decisions
Use checklists
Develop recommendations
Job assignment
Make presentation
Complete documents
Execute, test and evaluate
Draft a report
Complete a test/questionnaire