Certificate II in Pulping Operations

PPM20116
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Description

This qualification describes the skills and knowledge of individuals who perform production support roles in a pulping operation. Work activities are mainly routine and involve the application of fundamental operational skills and knowledge in a defined context and range of situations. Individuals in these roles generally work under direct supervision. They would be expected to apply knowledge to solve a limited range of predictable problems by applying familiar solutions.

Job roles

A key focus of the qualification, and therefore vocational outcomes, is on skills for providing operations support, mainly through monitoring and controlling pulping and ancillary equipment and processes, and will reflect the duties of a Production Support employee in one or more of the following areas:

Hydrapulping; pulping machine operations; machine operations; pulp handling; bale handling; fibre preparation; stock preparation.

Co-located job roles

Electricity Generation/Turbine Operator; Steam Generation/Boilerhouse Operator; Water Services Operator; Chemical Recovery Operator; Chemical Preparation worker.

Licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to some units in this qualification in some states and territories at the time of publication and may differ according to jurisdiction.

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Student Outcomes

Students who graduate from VET courses are surveyed approximately 6 months after they have completed their training. For more information on the statistics provided in this section, including the different levels (course, field of education, all fields of education) of data available please select the Learn more button below.

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Satisfied with Training

Percentage of graduates in the Engineering and Related Technologies field who were satisfied with the training (Certificate II).

Improved Work Status

Percentage of graduates in the Engineering and Related Technologies field who started/expanded a business or who have a new job, more highly skilled work, a promotion or higher pay (Certificate II).

Salary

The middle of the range of salaries earned by graduates in the Engineering and Related Technologies field starting their first ever full-time job after graduating (Certificate II).

Jobs

Graduates of the Engineering and Related Technologies field (Certificate II) are most often employed as:

Technicians and Trades Workers

47.5%

Technicians and Trades Workers
Labourers

21.6%

Labourers
Sales Workers

9.5%

Sales Workers

Industries

Graduates of the Engineering and Related Technologies field (Certificate II) are most often employed in:

Construction

24.3%

Construction
Other Services

15.5%

Other Services
Accommodation and Food Services

12.6%

Accommodation and Food Services

All statistics are supplied by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research.

Financial Assistance

The federal, state and territory governments provide financial incentives and support for vocational education and training students to help them gain the skills required to secure and maintain rewarding and sustainable employment.

There are programs for all kinds of students; apprentices and trainees, new job starters, those re-entering the workforce, retraining for a new job or upgrading their skills for an existing job.

 

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JobTrainer

If you are leaving school or looking for work, you may be able to study a free or low-fee course through JobTrainer.

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Subsidised Training

State and territory governments dedicate funds to reduce or, in some cases, fully cover tuition fees for VET students who wish to study certain courses.
Unfortunately, no subsidies are currently available for this course.

VET Student Loans

Certain courses are eligible for a VET Student Loan from the Australian Government to assist students with paying tuition fees. The initial debt amount (including the loan fee, if applicable) plus indexation must be paid back once the loan recipient starts earning over a certain amount. The compulsory repayment threshold for the 2019-20 income year is $45,881.

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Career Information

Career development is the ongoing process of managing your life, learning and work. It involves developing the skills and knowledge that enable you to plan and make informed decisions about your education, training and career choices.


Pulp and Paper Manufacturing Industry Career Pathway

Certificate II in Pulping Operations is in the Engineering and Related Technologies Field of Education. For more information about this kind of career, you can explore Pulp and Paper Manufacturing Industry.


Stream

Pulping Operations

Certificate II

Certificate III

Certificate IV

Diploma

Advanced Diploma

Stream

Papermaking Operations

Certificate II

Certificate III

Certificate IV

Diploma

Advanced Diploma

Note: Information provided as a guide only. Chart developed by the Australian Apprenticeships & Traineeships Information Service (aapathways.com.au). Information in this chart may be reproduced with acknowledgement of its source: "The Australian Apprenticeships & Traineeships Information Service (aapathways.com.au/jpc) funded by the Australian Government Department of Education and Training".



Australian Apprenticeships


Australian Apprenticeships (also known as apprenticeships and traineeships) combine work with training in a nationally recognised qualification. Australian Apprenticeships are available to anyone of working age and offer opportunities to learn new skills and be paid in over 500 different jobs.

This qualification is available as an Australian Apprenticeship in the states and territories highlighted in blue on the map. For more information go to the Australian Apprenticeships Pathways website.

 


Australian Apprenticeships Pathways

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Labour Market

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First released in: PPM Pulp & Paper Manufacturing Industry Training Package

Supersedes: FPP20110 Certificate II in Pulping Operations

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