Prepare and supply washed and depithed bagasse

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Prepare and supply washed and depithed bagasse
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Prepare and supply washed and depithed bagasse
Modules
Topics
Notional Hours
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PE404 Understanding the preparation and supply of
bagasse
PE404 Understanding the feedstock and final
products of the process
PE404 Understanding variations in the process
PE404 Understanding the purpose of any auxiliary
systems associated with the preparation and
supply of bagasse
PE404 Understanding Operating Procedures in the
preparation and supply of bagasse
PE404 Implementing Standard Operating Procedures
in the preparation and supply of bagasse
PE404 Perform first line maintenance
PE404 Applying SHE in the process
Total Notional Hours
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US RM005 Prepare and supply washed and depithed
bagasse

PE404 Understanding the preparation and supply of
bagasse
Understand the fundamental operating principles
of the bagasse preparation and supply plant
Be able to trace the material flow through the
plant and the individual equipment
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 PE404 Understanding the
preparation and supply of bagasse
Learning Activities
Topic assessment criteria
Assignment Description
Use Multi media
WHAT

• The assessor will observe and confirm that
  learners
• Understand the purpose of the preparation
  process as well as how it fits into the total
  process
• Are able to identify each machine, its main
  components and peripheral equipment
• Are able to trace the material flow through the
  plant
• Understand the fundamental operating principles
  of each machine and peripheral equipment

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
Interview experts
HOW
Attend lectures
Group Discussions

• 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
  preparation of bagasse 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 bagasse preparation
  specialist, identify
• the purpose of the process
• the different equipment used in the process, and
• the fundamental operating principles of each
  machine and the plant
• Complete questionnaire to indicate findings

Sketch / plot
Summarise
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 RM005 Prepare and supply washed and depithed
bagasse

PE404 Understanding the feedstock and final
products of the bagasse supply and preparation
plant
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 bagasse feedstock and the
customers for the prepared bagasse
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Topic Specification PE404 The
feedstock and final products of the bagasse plant
Learning Activities
Topic assessment criteria
Assignment Description
Use Multi media
WHAT

• The assessor will observe and confirm that
  learners
• Know the suppliers of bagasse feedstock and the
  customers for the prepared bagasse.
• Understand the specifications and properties of
  the feedstock and final products.
• Are able to carry out quality checks on prepared
  bagasse.

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
Group Discussions

• Learners are supplied with information on the
  bagasse feedstock quality
• Have a facilitated group discussion in the
  bagasse supply and preparation area to determine
• by whom bagasse is supplied and routes into the
  plant
• the typical properties of the bagasse feedstock
• the typical properties and specifications used
  for the prepared bagasse
• Draw-up a quality checklist for prepared bagasse
• Carry out quality checks on prepared bagasse
  using the checklist and report results.

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 RM005 Prepare and supply washed and depithed
bagasse

PE404 Understanding variations in the bagasse
supply and preparation 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
Understand what bagasse feedstock variations
could occur
Be able to complete all log sheets
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Topic Specification PE404 Variations in the
supply and preparation of bagasse
Learning Activities
Topic assessment criteria
Assignment Description
Use Multi media
WHAT
Individual or group training. Use the
information on the bagasse feedstock obtained
earlier to list quality variations. A
facilitated discussion to identify possible
process deviations and the downstream effects.

• The assessor will observe and confirm that
  learners
• Are able to complete all log sheets.
• Understand what feedstock variations could occur
  in the process
• Understand how a deviation in the properties of
  the feedstock will impact on the process
• Understand what process variations could occur
  in the process
• Know the effect of variations and deviations on
  the process and products

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

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

Educational games
Case studies
Analyse, plan and make decisions
List / tabulate
Develop recommendations
Job assignment
Make presentation
Complete documents
Execute, test and evaluate
Draft a report
Complete a test/questionnaire
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US RM005 Prepare and supply washed and depithed
bagasse

PE404 Understanding the purpose of auxiliary
systems associated with the preparation and
supply of bagasse
Understand the fundamental operating principles
associated with each auxiliary system
Be able to trace the flows in each auxiliary
system in the bagasse supply and preparation area
Be able to identify all the equipment of each
auxiliary system associated with the preparation
and supply of bagasse
Understand the purpose of each system and how it
fits into the process
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Topic Specification PE404 Purpose of auxiliary
systems associated with bagasse preparation
Learning Activities
Topic assessment criteria
Assignment Description
Use Multi media
WHAT

• The assessor will observe and confirm that
  learners
• Understand the purpose of each auxiliary system
  as well as the fundamental operating principles
  associated with the system.
• Are able to identify the components and trace
  the flow of each system.

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
Interview experts
HOW
Attend lectures
Group Discussions

• Inspect the equipment and determine the
  interaction of each auxiliary system (e.g.
  hydraulic, air) with the plant
• Draw a block diagram showing the main components
  of each auxiliary system relevant to the plant.
• In a discussion with a specialist on each
  auxiliary system, identify
• what the purpose of the system is
• how it supports bagasse preparation
• the different components of the system, and
• the fundamental operating principles of the
  system
• Compile all the obtained information in a short
  report

Sketch
Summarise
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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US RM005 Prepare and supply washed and depithed
bagasse

PE404 Understanding Operating Procedures on the
bagasse supply and preparation plant
Understand the sequence and reason for correcting
deviations
Understand the sequence and 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 sequence and reasons for every
pre-check
Understand the sequence and 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 PE404 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
• shut-down procedures
• correcting deviation procedures
• Know procedures and sequences in detail or in
  terms of key steps as required

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

1. Learners are supplied with the operating
   procedures for the plant and individual equipment
   and any other relevant plant rules and
   regulations
2. 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.
3. Procedures and sequences are studied in detail
   (esp. emergency procedures) or in terms of key
   steps as required. Practical understanding and
   knowledge is essential.
4. Learners should compile a file containing an
   index (with subheadings / keywords as necessary)
   of each procedure
5. A theoretical 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
Complete a theoretical test
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US RM005 Prepare and supply washed and depithed
bagasse

PE404 Implementing Standard Operating Procedures
on the bagasse supply and preparation plant
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 process
Be able to use and interpret instrument readings
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Topic Specification PE404 Implementing
Standard Operating Procedures
Learning Activities
Topic assessment criteria
Assignment Description
Use Multi media
WHAT

• The assessor will observe and confirm that
  learners
• For each plant section 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
Attend lectures
HOW
Group Discussions
Summarise

• By using relevant checklists and operating
  procedures, learners will first observe and then,
  under supervision, implement the following
  procedures for each section
• 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.
• A practical test will proof competence

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 practical test
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US RM005 Prepare and supply washed and depithed
bagasse

PE404 Perform first line maintenance
Be able to carry out maintenance and
pre-maintenance duties on the bagasse supply and
preparation plant
Know documentation requirements for maintenance
functions
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Topic Specification PE404 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 bagasse supply and
  preparation 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 in the plant.
Carry out first line maintenance under
supervision.
Self Study
Plant investigation
Collect Information
Media search
Expert demonstration
Attend lectures
HOW
Group Discussions
Summarise
Case studies
Analyse, plan and make decisions

1. Learners are supplied with documentation required
   for first line maintenance on the plant and
   equipment.
2. A discussion / demonstration of typical first
   line maintenance procedures and their sequence is
   facilitated in the bagasse preparation and supply
   plant
3. A checklist is drawn up
4. Under supervision, carry out pre-maintenance and
   maintenance duties on equipment as prescribed
5. Complete pre-maintenance and maintenance reports
   / log sheets

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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US RM005 Prepare and supply washed and depithed
bagasse

PE404 Applying SHE in the process
Understand the potential environmental impact of
the 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 TC 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 bagasse
  preparation and supply 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
Interview experts
HOW
Attend lectures

1. Learners are supplied with a copy of the safety
   procedures and the relevant section of the OHS
   Act
2. Learners individually undertake a plant
   inspection and identify all potential hazards.
   They also assess the potential impact of the
   plant on the environment.
3. 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.
4. Recommendations are made to reduce / avoid these
   hazards, the impact of possible hazards and the
   plants impact on the environment.
5. 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