1. 1 Commissioned by PAMSA and German Technical Co-Operation National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 4 Understand process and variables in woodyard operations

2. 2 Commissioned by PAMSA and German Technical Co-Operation National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 4 Understand process and variables in woodyard operations ModulesTopics P&P4CR Raw material P&P4CR Process stability P&P4CR Utilisation of equipment TC306Understanding receipt and storage of raw materials TC306Understanding raw material quality TC306Understanding product quality Total Notional Hours TC306Applying sampling practices TC306Understanding utilisation of equipment in a woodyard TC306Understanding process stability in a woodyard TC306Applying SHE in a typical woodyard 24 16 20 16 8 100 Notional Hours P&P4CR Product quality

3. 3 Commissioned by PAMSA and German Technical Co-Operation National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 4 Critical Cross-field Outcomes Identify and solve problems Work effectively with others Communicate effectively Organise and manage myself and my activities Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information Use science and technology effectively and critically Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems Use mathematics Learner and societal development US: U0006Process and variables in woodyard operations TC306 Understanding receipt and storage of raw materials Understand the basic process flow and layout of the woodyard Know the basic transportation and delivery system for wood chips and bagasse Understand the operation of raw material weighing and recording practices Know the required basic stockpiling standards and why these standards are important Be able to explain the proper storage practices for bagasse Be able to describe the effects of storage on timber degradation, loss of bio products and the impact on pulp quality

4. 4 Commissioned by PAMSA and German Technical Co-Operation National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 4 Topic Specification: TC306 Understanding receipt and storage of raw materials Collect Information Use Multi media Self Study Plant investigation Media search Interview experts Attend lectures Analyse, plan and make decisions Group Discussions Sketch Case studies List / Tabulate Develop recommendations Execute, test and evaluate Job assignment Make presentation Complete documents Draft a report Complete a questionnaire Learning ActivitiesTopic assessment criteria The assessor will observe and confirm that learners: Understand the basic process flow and layout of the woodyard Know the basic transportation and delivery system for wood chips and bagasse Know the required basic stockpiling standards and why these standards are important Are able to explain the proper storage practices for bagasse Understand the operation of raw material weighing and recording practices Are able to describe the effects of storage on timber degradation, loss of bio products and the impact on pulp quality Assignment Description WHATWHAT HOW Notional Hours 24 Learners develop a functional woodyard layout. Learners are supplied with documentation on storage requirements and weighing practice for raw materials 1.In a facilitated group discussion all the major functions of a woodyard is listed 2.Learners develop a layout sketch of an “ideal” woodyard indicating all processing equipment, storage layout, office / control work-stations and the flow of various transport options 3.Specific storage and weighing practice requirements are highlighted for each of the raw materials. A checklist is drawn up for weighing practice. 4.Layouts and checklists are presented and discussed

5. 5 Commissioned by PAMSA and German Technical Co-Operation National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 4 Critical Cross-field Outcomes Identify and solve problems Work effectively with others Communicate effectively Organise and manage myself and my activities Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information Use science and technology effectively and critically Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems Use mathematics Learner and societal development TC306 Understanding raw material quality US: U0006Process and variables in woodyard operations Know the quality specifications for all logs and chips Know the basic characteristics for wood and bagasse being used in the process Know what contaminants there can be in the raw material and how to remove/deal with it Be able identify the various types of raw materials (different logs, chips, bagasse)

6. 6 Commissioned by PAMSA and German Technical Co-Operation National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 4 Topic Specification: TC306Understanding raw material quality Collect Information Use Multi media Self Study Media search Interview experts Attend lectures Analyse, plan and make decisions Group Discussions Educational games List / tabulate Use checklists Develop recommendations Execute, test and evaluate Job assignment Make presentation Compile checklist Draft a report Complete checklist Learning ActivitiesTopic assessment criteria The assessor will observe and confirm that learners: Know the basic characteristics for wood and bagasse being used in the process Are able identify the various types of raw materials (different logs, bagasse) Know what contaminants there can be in the raw material and how to remove/deal with it Know the quality specifications for all logs and chips Assignment Description WHATWHAT HOW Notional Hours 16 Plant investigation Samples of raw materials are used to describe properties. Learners are supplied with documentation describing raw material properties, specifications and possible contaminants 1.Raw material samples are viewed and properties discussed 2.Compare the properties and specifications of various raw materials in a table 3.List raw material contaminants and methods of dealing with each 4.Prepare posters containing an extract from the raw material comparison and methods of dealing with contaminants

7. 7 Commissioned by PAMSA and German Technical Co-Operation National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 4 Critical Cross-field Outcomes Identify and solve problems Work effectively with others Communicate effectively Organise and manage myself and my activities Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information Use science and technology effectively and critically Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems Use mathematics Learner and societal development TC306 Understanding product quality US: U0006Process and variables in woodyard operations Know the required quality specifications for final products Understand the reasons for debarking and explain the detrimental effects of bark on pulp quality Understand the impact of different reclaiming equipment on the quality of the wood chips Be able to describe the properties and characteristics of a quality product delivered to the pulping plant

8. 8 Commissioned by PAMSA and German Technical Co-Operation National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 4 Topic Specification: TC306 Understanding product quality Collect Information Use Multi media Self Study Media search Interview experts Attend lectures Analyse, plan and make decisions Group Discussions Educational games Case studies List / Tabulate Develop recommendations Execute, test and evaluate Job assignment Make presentation Complete log sheets Draft a report Learning ActivitiesTopic assessment criteria The assessor will observe and confirm that learners: Understand the reasons for debarking and explain the detrimental effects of bark on pulp quality Understand the impact of reclaiming equipment on the quality of the wood chips Know the required quality specifications for final products Are able to describe the properties and characteristics of a quality product delivered to pulping plant Assignment Description WHATWHAT HOW Notional Hours 20 Plant investigation Small samples of debarked log, bark and chips (various types) are used in discussing properties. Information on material and equipment properties are used in discussions to clarify debarking and chipper practice. 1.Learners are supplied with documentation describing processed material properties and specifications. 2.Raw material samples are viewed and properties discussed 3.The properties and specifications of each type of processed material are listed and explained in a table 4.Learners use basic information on bark properties to discuss the pros and cons of insufficient debarking or the over stripping of bark 5.Different reclaiming equipment options are discussed and evaluated 6.Results are provided in a short report Complete a questionnaire

9. 9 Commissioned by PAMSA and German Technical Co-Operation National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 4 Critical Cross-field Outcomes Identify and solve problems Work effectively with others Communicate effectively Organise and manage myself and my activities Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information Use science and technology effectively and critically Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems Use mathematics Learner and societal development US: U0006Process and variables in woodyard operations TC306 Understanding process stability in a woodyard Understand the typical record keeping and reporting processes within a typical woodyard Be able to describe all potential process variables and how it will impact on the final product Be able to describe all the potential raw material variables and how they will impact on the process Be able to offer suggestions on how to compensate for out of spec test results Be able to explain the use of process control in the woodyard Understand the typical woodyard processes and operating principles in detail

10. 10 Commissioned by PAMSA and German Technical Co-Operation National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 4 Topic Specification: TC306 Understanding process stability in a woodyard Collect Information Use Multi media Self Study Media search Interview experts Attend lectures Analyse, plan and make decisions Group Discussions Case studies Use checklists Develop recommendations Execute, test and evaluate Job assignment Make presentation Complete documents Draft a report Complete a test/questionnaire Learning ActivitiesTopic assessment criteria The assessor will observe and confirm that learners: Understand the typical woodyard processes and operating principles in detail Are able to explain the use of process control in the woodyard Demonstrate understanding of the typical record keeping and reporting processes within a typical woodyard Are able to describe all the potential raw material variables and how they will impact on the process Are able to describe all potential process variables and how it will impact on the final product Are able to offer suggestions on how to compensate for out of spec test results Assignment Description WHATWHAT HOW Notional Hours 16 Plant investigation Learners tabulate an equipment list with explanations of operating principles and typical process control options. Process, material and product variations are discussed 1.Learners use the woodyard diagram developed and number each piece of equipment. Equipment names, functions and typical locations of each piece of equipment is presented to the group 2.A checklist is compiled of log sheets, records and reports used in a woodyard 3.Process and material variables are tabulated against their impact on other processes and products. 4.Suggestions of how to compensate for each of these deviations are facilitated in a group discussion and added to the table 5.The document is prepared for assessment Educational games

11. 11 Commissioned by PAMSA and German Technical Co-Operation National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 4 Critical Cross-field Outcomes Identify and solve problems Work effectively with others Communicate effectively Organise and manage myself and my activities Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information Use science and technology effectively and critically Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems Use mathematics Learner and societal development TC306 Apply sampling practices US: U0006Process and variables in woodyard operations Understand the reasons for quality standards on raw material and products delivered to pulping Understand the principles of sampling used in a woodyard (moisture, chip size) Understand how correct sampling should be done Be able to interpret the test results in terms of the impact on the process and customers Be able to construct a basic spreadsheet for throughput materials and typical results

12. 12 Commissioned by PAMSA and German Technical Co-Operation National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 4 Topic Specification: TC306 Apply sampling practices Collect Information Use Multi media Self Study Media search Interview experts Attend lectures Analyse, plan and make decisions Group Discussions List / tabulate Use checklists Develop recommendations Execute, test and evaluate Job assignment Make presentation Complete documents Draft a report Complete a test/questionnaire Learning ActivitiesTopic assessment criteriaAssignment Description WHATWHAT HOW Notional Hours 8 Plant investigation Educational games The assessor will observe and confirm that learners: Understand the principles of sampling used in a woodyard (moisture, chip size) Understand how correct sampling should be done Understand the reasons for quality standards on raw material and products delivered to pulping Are able to interpret the test results in terms of the impact on the process and customers Are able to construct a basic spreadsheet for throughput materials and sample results Learners are given a lecture on the statistical basis of sampling practice. Typical ranges and results for various types of raw materials are supplied. 1.Learners are given an overview of statistical sampling which is integrated into woodyard sampling practice. A typical sampling procedure is outlined. 2.Students use previously gained information to produce a table of product quality requirements and the reasons for each requirement 3.A range of acceptable test results for each material type are added to this table. The impact of deviations on downstream processes and products are listed 4.Draft a report with all the applicable results

13. 13 Commissioned by PAMSA and German Technical Co-Operation National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 4 Critical Cross-field Outcomes Identify and solve problems Work effectively with others Communicate effectively Organise and manage myself and my activities Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information Use science and technology effectively and critically Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems Use mathematics Learner and societal development US: U0006Process and variables in woodyard operations TC306 Understanding utilisation of equipment in a woodyard Know the basic interlocking system used in a typical woodyard Know the names and functions of all equipment in a woodyard Be able to locate all equipment in a woodyard Understand basic processes and procedures to be followed during shut downs, maintenance and breakdowns (including isolation procedures)

14. 14 Commissioned by PAMSA and German Technical Co-Operation National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 4 Topic Specification: TC306 Understanding utilisation of equipment in a woodyard Collect Information Use Multi media Self Study Media search Interview experts Attend lectures Analyse, plan and make decisions Group Discussions Std. Op. Procedures Case studies Use checklists Develop recommendations Execute, test and evaluate Job assignment Make presentation Tabulate Draft a report Complete a test/questionnaire Learning ActivitiesTopic assessment criteriaAssignment Description WHATWHAT HOW Notional Hours 8 Plant investigation The assessor will observe and confirm that learners: Know the names and functions of all equipment in a woodyard Are able to locate all equipment in a woodyard Know the basic interlocking system used in a typical woodyard Understand basic processes and procedures to be followed during shut downs, maintenance and breakdowns (including isolation procedures) Learners use the woodyard diagram developed to recall equipment names, functions and locations. The reasons for and the operating principles of interlock systems, isolation and other procedures applicable to shutdowns, breakdowns and maintenance are explained 1.Learners use the woodyard diagram developed and number each piece of equipment. Equipment names, functions and typical locations of each piece of equipment is presented to the group 2.Equipment is cross-linked with a list of procedures applicable to shut downs, maintenance and breakdowns. 3.Learners each get the opportunity to present a selected aspect

15. 15 Commissioned by PAMSA and German Technical Co-Operation National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 4 Critical Cross-field Outcomes Identify and solve problems Work effectively with others Communicate effectively Organise and manage myself and my activities Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information Use science and technology effectively and critically Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems Use mathematics Learner and societal development Know the safety standards, procedures and safety equipment relevant to a typical woodyard Be able to identify all potential hazards and indicate actions to reduce/avoid hazards Know the relevant sections of the OHS Act TC306 Applying SHE in the wood yard Understand the application of fire prevention and emergency procedures US: U0006Process and variables in wood yard operations Understand the various ways of dealing with woodyard waste and its potential environmental impacts

16. 16 Commissioned by PAMSA and German Technical Co-Operation National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 4 Topic Specification: TC306 Applying SHE in the woodyard Collect Information Use Multi media Self Study Attend lectures Analyse, plan and make decisions Group Discussions Educational games List / tabulate Use checklists Develop recommendations Execute, test and evaluate Job assignment Make presentation Complete documents Draft a report Complete a test/questionnaire Learning ActivitiesTopic assessment criteria The assessor will observe and confirm that learners: Know the safety standards, procedures and safety equipment relevant to a typical woodyard Understand the application of fire prevention and emergency procedures Know the relevant sections of the OHS Act Are able to identify all potential hazards and indicate actions to reduce/avoid hazards Understand the various ways of dealing with woodyard waste and its potential environmental impacts Assignment Description WHATWHAT HOW 1.Learners are supplied with a copy of the safety procedures and the relevant section of the OHS Act 2.The group brainstorm and list potential hazards in a woodyard. 3.Learners make and tabulate recommendations to (a) prevent, (b) reduce or (c) contain damage for each of the hazards identified. Specific standards, equipment requirements and procedures are noted 4.A short presentation of the findings is made. 5.A questionnaire is completed to show understanding of environmental issues Notional Hours 8 Relevant OHS Act section is studied The group brainstorm and list potential hazards in a woodyard. Learners make recommendations to prevent, reduce or contain damage for each of the hazards. Learners are supplied with information on woodyard waste and methods of limiting its environmental impact Plant investigation Media search Interview experts