1. 1 Commissioned by PAMSA and German Technical Co-Operation National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 2 Produce cut cores for the pulp and paper industry

2. 2 Commissioned by PAMSA and German Technical Co-Operation National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 2 Produce cut cores for the pulp and paper industry ModulesTopics TE213 Understanding the production of cut cores TE213Understanding the feedstock and final products TE213Perform first line maintenance TE213 Process variations in the core cutting process TE213Applying SHE in the process Notional Hours TE213Understanding Operating Procedures in the cutting cores Total Notional Hours TE213Implementing Standard Operating Procedures in core cutting 4 10 16 6 50 P&P2EL Basics on cut cores P&P2EL Maintenance P&P2EL SHE P&P2EL Standard Operating Procedure

3. 3 Commissioned by PAMSA and German Technical Co-Operation National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 2 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: FC010Produce cut cores for the pulp and paper industry TE213 Understanding the production of cut cores Be able to identify each component of the core cutter Understand the function of each component Understand the purpose of this process and how it fits into the overall process

4. 4 Commissioned by PAMSA and German Technical Co-Operation National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 2 Topic Specification: TE213 Understanding the production of cut cores 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 Use checklists Develop recommendations Execute, test and evaluate Job assignment Make presentation Complete documents Draft a report Complete a questionnaire Learning ActivitiesTopic assessment criteriaAssignment Description WHATWHAT HOW 1.Learners are provided with relevant machine information or manuals. 2.Inspect the equipment and determine the flow of material through the machine 3.Draw a block diagram to show where cutting cores fits into the papermaking process, specifically noting suppliers and customers of this operation 4.In a discussion with a specialist on the core cutting, identify: the purpose of the process the different components of the machine, and the fundamental operating principles of each machine component 5.Complete questionnaire to indicate findings Notional Hours 4 Individual or group training. Do self study to develop key plant operation questions. Answers are obtained by discussions with production experts and plant investigation. The assessor will observe and confirm that learners: Understand the purpose of the core cutting process as well as how it fits into the total process Understand the fundamental operating principles of each part of the machine Are able to identify each part of the machine

5. 5 Commissioned by PAMSA and German Technical Co-Operation National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 2 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: FC010Produce cut cores for the pulp and paper industry Know the typical specifications for the feedstock and final products Understand the properties of the feedstock and final products TE213 Understanding the feedstock and final products Be able to carry out quality checks on the feedstock and final products Know the suppliers of feedstock and the customers (internal or external) for each type of product produced

6. 6 Commissioned by PAMSA and German Technical Co-Operation National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 2 Topic Specification: TE213 Understanding the feedstock and final product Collect Information Use Multi media Self Study Media search Interview experts Attend lectures Analyse, plan and make decisions Group Discussions Educational games Case studies Use checklists Develop recommendations Execute, test and evaluate Job assignment Make presentation Complete documents Draft a report Learning ActivitiesTopic assessment criteria The assessor will observe and confirm that learners: Know the major core suppliers and their typical core properties Understand the specifications and properties of the cut cores. Are able to carry out quality checks on cut cores. Assignment Description WHATWHAT HOW 1.Learners are supplied with information on uncut cores 2.Have a facilitated group discussion in the core cutting area to determine: by whom uncut core is supplied the typical properties of the uncut cores the typical properties and specifications used for cut cores 3.Draw-up a quality checklist for cut cores 4.Carry out a quality check on cut cores using the checklist. Notional Hours 4 Individual or group training. Obtain basic product and supplier information by discussions with production experts. Apply knowledge in a practical quality check. Plant investigation Complete a questionnaire

7. 7 Commissioned by PAMSA and German Technical Co-Operation National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 2 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: FC010Produce cut cores for the pulp and paper industry Know the effect of variations on the products TE213 Process variations in the core cutting process Understand what process variations could occur in the process

8. 8 Commissioned by PAMSA and German Technical Co-Operation National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 2 Topic Specification: TE213Process variations in the core cutting process 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 documents Draft a report Learning ActivitiesTopic assessment criteria The assessor will observe and confirm that learners: Understand what uncut core variations and process deviations can occur. Know what the effect of variations and deviations on the process and products is. Know the broad rectification actions required Assignment Description WHATWHAT HOW 1.Individually list uncut core variations that could occur and the effect each type of variation could have on the cut cores and / or in downstream processes or products 2.In a facilitated discussion at the core cutting machine, identify and list process deviations that could occur and the effect each type of deviation could have on the cut cores and / or in downstream processes or products 3.Tabulate all variations and deviations, their effects and the broad rectification actions required 4.Learners prepare a short presentation on their findings Notional Hours 4 Individual or group training. Use uncut core information obtained earlier to list quality variations. A facilitated discussion to identify possible process deviations and the downstream effects. Plant investigation Practical test

9. 9 Commissioned by PAMSA and German Technical Co-Operation National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 2 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: FC010Produce cut cores for the pulp and paper industry TE213 Understanding Operating Procedures in the cutting cores Understand the different responsibilities in terms of compiling, authorization 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 Understand the reasons for having pre-check-, stop / start-, machine adjustment procedures

10. 10 Commissioned by PAMSA and German Technical Co-Operation National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 2 Topic Specification: TE213 Understanding “Standard Operating Procedures” Collect Information Use Multi media Self Study Media search Interview experts Attend lectures Analyse, plan and make decisions Group Discussions Summarise Use checklists Develop recommendations Execute, test and evaluate Job assignment Make presentation Complete documents Draft a report Practical test Learning ActivitiesTopic assessment criteria 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 Assignment Description WHATWHAT HOW 1.Learners are supplied with the operating procedures for the core cutting machine 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 each procedure 5.A practical test will proof competence Notional Hours 10 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. Plant investigation Educational games

11. 11 Commissioned by PAMSA and German Technical Co-Operation National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 2 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: FC010Produce cut cores for the pulp and paper industry TE213 Implementing Standard Operating Procedures in core cutting Be able to do pre-checks on the core cutter Be able to start and stop the machine Be able to make machine adjustments Be able to complete all log sheets

12. 12 Commissioned by PAMSA and German Technical Co-Operation National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 2 Topic Specification: TE213 Implementing “Standard Operating Procedures” Collect Information Use Multi media Self Study Media search Interview experts Attend lectures Analyse, plan and make decisions Group Discussions 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: 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 Assignment Description WHATWHAT HOW 1.By using relevant checklists and operating procedures, learners will first observe and then, under supervision, implement the following procedures: do pre-checks on the machine start the machine up monitor the machine maintain normal running conditions bring process variations under control bring product variations under control shut the machine down 2.Complete any relevant pre-check, start-up, etc. reports as normally required. Notional Hours 16 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 Plant investigation Case studies Use checklists Summarise

13. 13 Commissioned by PAMSA and German Technical Co-Operation National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 2 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: FC010Produce cut cores for the pulp and paper industry Be able to carry out maintenance and pre-maintenance duties on the core cutter TE213 Perform first line maintenance Know documentation requirements for maintenance functions

14. 14 Commissioned by PAMSA and German Technical Co-Operation National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 2 Topic Specification: TE213Perform first line maintenance Collect Information Use Multi media Self Study Media search 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 documentation requirements for the maintenance function on the core cutting machine. Are able to carry out maintenance and pre-maintenance duties on the machine. Assignment Description WHATWHAT HOW 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. 1.Learners are supplied with documentation required for first line maintenance on the core cutting machine. 2.A discussion / demonstration of first line maintenance procedures and their sequence is facilitated at the core cutting machine 3.A checklist is drawn up 4.Under supervision, carry out pre- maintenance and maintenance duties on the machine as prescribed 5.Complete pre-maintenance and maintenance reports / log sheets Notional Hours 6 Summarise Expert demonstration Plant investigation

15. 15 Commissioned by PAMSA and German Technical Co-Operation National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 2 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: FC010Produce cut cores for the pulp and paper industry Know the safety standards, procedures and safety equipment relevant to the process Be able to identify all potential hazards and indicate actions to reduce/avoid hazards Know the relevant sections of the OHS Act TE213 Applying SHE in the process Understand the application of fire prevention, lock-out and emergency procedures Understand the potential environmental impact of the process

16. 16 Commissioned by PAMSA and German Technical Co-Operation National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 2 Topic Specification: TE213 Applying SHE in the process Collect Information Use Multi media Self Study Media search Interview experts Attend lectures Analyse, plan and make decisions Group Discussions Educational games 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: Know the relevant OHS Act, safety standards, procedures, and equipment in the core cutting area. 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. Assignment Description WHATWHAT HOW 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 button, emergency exists) on it. 4.Recommendations are made to reduce / avoid these hazards the impact of possible hazards and the plant’s impact on the environment. 5.A short presentation on the findings is made. Notional Hours 6 Learners obtain information through self study. Individuals evaluate the plant area for safety features, potential hazards and environmental impact. Plant investigation