Process Flow

1. Ground wood Mechanical Pulping Whitening/Brightening Screening & cleaning Process Flow CTMP/TMP Pulp Production Wood yard Uptakes Pulping Screening Washing Chemical Pulping Bleaching Waste Paper Recovery Coating Paper product production Stock Preparation Wet End Dry end Rewinding Finishing Paper Product user

2. Certificate in operations support Unit Standard U0014 Unit Standard Outcomes TOPICS Describe the basic properties and uses of raw materials used in the manufacturing of pulp and paper Overview of the history and future of the paper and pulp industry Understanding the origin, use and properties of raw materials used in pulp and paper manufacturing Broad understanding of the paper and pulp industry and business dynamics Understanding the support systems relevant to pulp and paper production Describe mechanical pulping processes and the equipment used Demonstrate understanding of the pulp and paper making processes Understanding the origin and supply of water and power for pulp and paper production Overview of the main components of the pulp production process Describe the chemical pulping processes, their by products and compare mechanical and chemical pulping Understanding wood yard operations Understanding Mechanical pulping Understanding Chemical pulping Describe and explain machine configurations used for the manufacture of different paper and board products Overview of the main components of the pulp production process Understanding stock preparation Understanding wet end operations Understanding dry end operations Understanding coating operations Describe energy and utility requirements for the pulp, paper, board and tissue manufacturing processes Understanding rewinding operations Understanding finishing operations

3. Demonstrate understanding of the pulp and paper making process Notional Hours Overview of the history and future of the paper and pulp industry Understanding the origin, use and properties of raw materials used in pulp and paper manufacturing Broad understanding of the paper and pulp industry and business dynamics Understanding the support systems relevant to pulp and paper production Understanding the origin and supply of water and power for pulp and paper production Overview of the main components of the pulp production process Understanding wood yard operations Understanding Mechanical pulping Understanding Chemical pulping Overview of the main components of the pulp production process Understanding stock preparation Understanding wet end operations Understanding dry end operations Understanding coating operations Understanding rewinding operations Understanding finishing operations Total Notional Hours

4. Overview of the history and future of the paper and pulp industry Critical Cross-field Outcomes Demonstrate understanding of the pulp and paper making processes Identify and solve problems Work effectively with others Be able to identify the various categories of paper products and what they are used for Communicate effectively Organise and manage myself and my activities Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information Understand the forestry industry as a supplier of raw material to the pulp and paper industry Use science and technology effectively and critically Understand the future prospects of paper usage and production Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems Understand the history of paper and paper making Use mathematics Learner and societal development

5. Broad understanding of the paper and pulp industry and basic business dynamics Critical Cross-field Outcomes Demonstrate understanding of the pulp and paper making processes Identify and solve problems Be able to identify the broad challenges facing the pulp and paper industry and indicate how employees can contribute towards meeting these challenges Work effectively with others Communicate effectively Organise and manage myself and my activities Understand broadly how revenue is generated in the pulp and paper industry Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information Understand where the main costs are incurred in pulp and paper production Use science and technology effectively and critically Understand who the main players are in the paper and pulp industry globally and nationally Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems Understand the basic dynamics of the paper products market Use mathematics Learner and societal development

6. Understanding the origin, use and properties of raw materials used in pulp and paper manufacturing Critical Cross-field Outcomes Demonstrate understanding of the pulp and paper making processes Identify and solve problems Work effectively with others Be able to broadly describe how raw material quality will influence the pulp and paper production processes. Communicate effectively Organise and manage myself and my activities Understand how the raw materials are transported to the mills and how these transportation processes will influence raw material quality Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information Use science and technology effectively and critically Understand the characteristics and properties of the raw materials used in the SA pulp and paper production processes Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems Understand what the basic types of raw materials are that are used in pulp and paper production and for which paper products they are used Use mathematics Learner and societal development

7. Understanding the support systems relevant to pulp and paper production Critical Cross-field Outcomes Demonstrate understanding of the pulp and paper making processes Identify and solve problems Be able to describe the role of employees, supervisors and managers in using the support systems to improve productivity in a pulp and paper mill . Work effectively with others Communicate effectively Understand the broad principles of safety management in a typical pulp and paper mill. Organise and manage myself and my activities Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information Understand the broad principles of quality management in a typical pulp and paper mill. Use science and technology effectively and critically Understand broadly how information systems work in a typical pulp and paper mill. Understand broadly how human resources systems work in a typical pulp and paper mill. Understand the basics of production planning in a pulp and paper mill. Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems Understand what is meant by support functions and what functions are normally associated with a pulp and paper production facility Use mathematics Learner and societal development

8. Understanding the origin and supply of water and power for pulp and paper production Critical Cross-field Outcomes Demonstrate understanding of the pulp and paper making process Identify and solve problems Work effectively with others Be able to broadly describe the importance of the safe and effective supply and use of power and water in the pulp and paper production process Communicate effectively Organise and manage myself and my activities Understand the broad cost impacts of power and water within the paper and pulp making processes Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information Use science and technology effectively and critically Understand how water quality impacts on the quality of the pulp and paper products Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems Understand what water and power is used for in a typical paper and pulp process Use mathematics Learner and societal development

9. Overview of the main components of the pulp production process Critical Cross-field Outcomes Demonstrate understanding of the pulp and paper making process Identify and solve problems Be able to draw a basic diagram of the process flow in a typical pulp production process and identify the major hazards and the key safety precautions. Work effectively with others Communicate effectively Know what tools and chemicals are used in each of the phases in the pulp production process. Organise and manage myself and my activities Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information Know what the inputs and outputs of each of the phases in the pulp production process is Use science and technology effectively and critically Be able to broadly describe all the major chemical and mechanical processes used in the pulp production process and describe the function of each of these processes Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems Understand what the purpose of pulp production is and how it fits into the total paper making process Use mathematics Learner and societal development

10. Overview of the main components of the paper production process Critical Cross-field Outcomes Demonstrate understanding of the pulp and paper making process Identify and solve problems Be able to draw a basic diagram of the process flow in a typical paper production process and identify the major hazards in the process and the key safety precautions required. Work effectively with others Communicate effectively Be able to broadly describe all the major chemical and mechanical processes used in the pulp production process and describe the function of each of these processes Organise and manage myself and my activities Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information Know what tools and chemicals are used in each of the phases in the paper production process. Use science and technology effectively and critically Know what the inputs and outputs of each of the phases in the paper production process is Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems Understand what the purpose of the paper production operation is and how it fits into the total paper making process Use mathematics Learner and societal development

11. Understanding wood yard operations Critical Cross-field Outcomes Demonstrate understanding of the pulp and paper making process Identify and solve problems Be able to draw a basic diagram of the process flow in a typical finishing section and identify the major hazards in the section and the key safety precautions required. Work effectively with others Communicate effectively Be able to identify all the major pieces of equipment used in the finishing process and describe the function of each of the pieces of equipment Organise and manage myself and my activities Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information Know what tools and chemicals are used in each of the phases in the finishing process. Use science and technology effectively and critically Know what the inputs and outputs of each of the phases in the finishing process is Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems Understand what the purpose of the finishing operation is and how it fits into the total paper making process Use mathematics Learner and societal development

12. Critical Cross-field Outcomes Understanding Mechanical pulping Demonstrate understanding of the pulp and paper making process Identify and solve problems Be able to draw a basic diagram of the process flow in a typical mechanical pulping process and identify the major hazards in the section and the key safety precautions required. Work effectively with others Communicate effectively Know what tools and chemicals are used in each of the phases in the mechanical pulping process. Organise and manage myself and my activities Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information Know what the inputs and outputs of each of the phases in the mechanical pulping process is Use science and technology effectively and critically Be able to identify all the major pieces of equipment used in the mechanical pulping process and describe the function of each of the pieces of equipment Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems Understand what the purpose of mechanical pulping is and how it fits into the total paper making process Use mathematics Learner and societal development

13. Understanding Chemical pulping Critical Cross-field Outcomes Demonstrate understanding of the pulp and paper making process Identify and solve problems Be able to draw a basic diagram of the process flow in a typical chemical pulping process and identify the major hazards in the section and the key safety precautions required. Work effectively with others Communicate effectively Know what tools and chemicals are used in each of the phases in the chemical pulping process. Organise and manage myself and my activities Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information Know what the inputs and outputs of each of the phases in the chemical pulping process is Use science and technology effectively and critically Be able to identify all the major pieces of equipment used in the chemical pulping process and describe the function of each of the pieces of equipment Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems Understand what the purpose of the chemical pulping operation is and how it fits into the total paper making process Use mathematics Learner and societal development

14. Critical Cross-field Outcomes Understanding stock preparation Demonstrate understanding of the pulp and paper making process Identify and solve problems Be able to draw a basic diagram of the process flow in a typical stock preparation section and identify the major hazards in the section and the key safety precautions required. Work effectively with others Communicate effectively Know what tools and chemicals are used in each of the phases in the stock preparation process. Organise and manage myself and my activities Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information Know what the inputs and outputs of each of the phases in the stock preparation process is Use science and technology effectively and critically Be able to identify all the major pieces of equipment used in the stock preparation process and describe the function of each of the pieces of equipment Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems Understand what the purpose of the stock preparation operation is and how it fits into the total paper making process Use mathematics Learner and societal development

15. Understanding wet end operations Critical Cross-field Outcomes Demonstrate understanding of the pulp and paper making process Identify and solve problems Be able to draw a basic diagram of the process flow in a typical wet end operations and identify the major hazards in the section and the key safety precautions required. Work effectively with others Communicate effectively Know what tools and chemicals are used in each of the phases in the wet end operation. Organise and manage myself and my activities Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information Know what the inputs and outputs of each of the phases in the wet end operation is Use science and technology effectively and critically Be able to identify all the major pieces of equipment used in the wet end operation and describe the function of each of the pieces of equipment Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems Understand what the purpose of the wet end operation is and how it fits into the total paper making process Use mathematics Learner and societal development

16. Understanding dry end operations Critical Cross-field Outcomes Demonstrate understanding of the pulp and paper making process Identify and solve problems Be able to draw a basic diagram of the process flow in a typical dry end operations and identify the major hazards in the section and the key safety precautions required. Work effectively with others Communicate effectively Know what tools and chemicals are used in each of the phases in the dry end operation. Organise and manage myself and my activities Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information Know what the inputs and outputs of each of the phases in the dry end operation is Use science and technology effectively and critically Be able to identify all the major pieces of equipment used in the dry end operation and describe the function of each of the pieces of equipment Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems Understand what the purpose of the dry end operation is and how it fits into the total paper making process Use mathematics Learner and societal development

17. Critical Cross-field Outcomes Understanding coating operations Demonstrate understanding of the pulp and paper making process Identify and solve problems Be able to draw a basic diagram of the process flow in a typical coating section and identify the major hazards in the section and the key safety precautions required. Work effectively with others Communicate effectively Know what tools and chemicals are used in each of the phases in the coating process. Organise and manage myself and my activities Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information Know what the inputs and outputs of each of the phases in the coating process is Use science and technology effectively and critically Be able to identify all the major pieces of equipment used in the coating process and describe the function of each of the pieces of equipment Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems Understand what the purpose of the coating operation is and how it fits into the total paper making process Use mathematics Learner and societal development

18. Understanding rewinding operations Critical Cross-field Outcomes Demonstrate understanding of the pulp and paper making process Identify and solve problems Be able to draw a basic diagram of the process flow in a typical rewinding section and identify the major hazards in the section and the key safety precautions required. Work effectively with others Communicate effectively Know what tools and chemicals are used in each of the phases in the rewinding process. Organise and manage myself and my activities Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information Know what the inputs and outputs of each of the phases in the rewinding process is Use science and technology effectively and critically Be able to identify all the major pieces of equipment used in the rewinding process and describe the function of each of the pieces of equipment Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems Understand what the purpose of the rewinding operation is and how it fits into the total paper making process Use mathematics Learner and societal development

19. Understanding finishing operations Critical Cross-field Outcomes Demonstrate understanding of the pulp and paper making process Identify and solve problems Be able to draw a basic diagram of the process flow in a typical finishing section and identify the major hazards in the section and the key safety precautions required. Work effectively with others Communicate effectively Know what tools and chemicals are used in each of the phases in the finishing process. Organise and manage myself and my activities Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information Know what the inputs and outputs of each of the phases in the finishing process is Use science and technology effectively and critically Be able to identify all the major pieces of equipment used in the finishing process and describe the function of each of the pieces of equipment Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems Understand what the purpose of the finishing operation is and how it fits into the total paper making process Use mathematics Learner and societal development