Paper Machine Stock Preparation For Forming Section Supply Training

Learning Outcomes

• Describe the principles and objectives of stock preparation for paper machine forming section supply.
• Identify and explain the functions of key equipment used in stock preparation, including pulpers, refiners, screens, and cleaners.
• Apply quality control procedures to monitor and adjust stock consistency, freeness, and cleanliness.
• Demonstrate the correct start-up, operation, and shutdown procedures for stock preparation systems.
• Analyze common stock preparation problems and implement corrective actions.
• Evaluate the impact of stock quality on paper machine performance and final product quality.

Target Audience

This course is designed for machine operators, process controllers, and technical staff working in paper mills who are responsible for stock preparation and supply to the forming section.

Prerequisites

None — open enrollment.

Course Outline

Practicals

Overview

Practical sessions allow learners to apply theoretical knowledge in a simulated or actual mill environment. They operate key equipment, perform quality tests, and troubleshoot common issues under supervision, reinforcing safe and efficient practices.

Practical Activities

• Stock Sampling and Consistency Measurement — Learners collect stock samples from various points, measure consistency using oven-dry method and online sensors, and calibrate instruments. (8h)
• Refiner Plate Inspection and Adjustment — Learners inspect refiner plates for wear, measure plate gap, and adjust hydraulic settings to achieve target specific energy and freeness. (16h)
• Approach Flow System Troubleshooting — Learners simulate common approach flow problems (e.g., pressure fluctuations, plugging) and use instrumentation to diagnose and resolve issues. (16h)
• Wet End Chemistry Trials — Learners prepare chemical additive solutions, conduct jar tests for retention and drainage, and adjust dosages to optimize performance. (16h)
• Quality Testing and Data Analysis — Learners perform freeness, fibre length, and ash content tests, and use statistical tools to identify trends and variability. (8h)

Summatives

Each delegate is assessed continuously throughout the course via daily exercises, scored practical assignments, and a final summative test at the end.

Practical Assignments — 30%

Practical assignments are observed and scored against a rubric during the practical sessions. Each delegate's practical mark is averaged into a single 100% score and contributes 30% to the final total.

Daily Exercises — 20%

Every training day ends with a multiple-choice exercise scored out of 100%. The scores from each daily exercise are averaged across the duration of the course to produce a Daily Average mark, which contributes 20% to the final total.

Final Test — 50%

On the last day a final summative test is written. It is a multiple-choice paper with multiple-answer questions: each question may have more than one correct option, and a single wrong selection on a question marks the entire question wrong — no partial credit. The final test is scored out of 100% and contributes 50% to the overall mark.

Final Total

Component	Out of	Weight
Practical Assignments (rubric-scored)	100%	30%
Daily Average (multiple choice)	100%	20%
Final Test (multi-answer multiple choice)	100%	50%
Final Total	—	100%

All marks are recorded on the AATICD LMS and visible to each learner under their account.

Certificate

How it works

• Certificates are auto-generated on the AATICD LMS as soon as the marks pass the 50% threshold.
• Each certificate is a branded PDF with the delegate's name, the course title, the unit standard ID, NQF level, credits, and the date of issue.
• You can download or print your certificate from your LMS dashboard at any time after issue — there's no reissue fee and no expiry date.
• If you scored under 50% you can sit the final test again at the next scheduled session at no extra cost.

Where to find it

Sign in to the LMS, open your dashboard, and your certificates appear under My Certificates. Each entry has a View / Download button and a print option.

Training Discounts

Group discounts apply automatically — the more delegates you enrol, the greater the saving. Discounts are calculated at 3% per 5 delegates, scaling up to 40% off for 100+ delegates.

Delegates	Discount
5	3% off
10	6% off
15	9% off
20	12% off
25	15% off
30	18% off
50	30% off
75	35% off
100	40% off

3% discount per 5 delegates, up to 40% off for 100+ delegates. Contact us for a custom group quote.