Raw Materials Pulp Chemicals Physical Chemical Testing Training

Learning Outcomes

• Apply appropriate sampling techniques for raw materials, pulp, and chemicals to ensure representative samples.
• Demonstrate correct use of laboratory equipment and instruments for physical and chemical testing.
• Analyze test results to determine compliance with specified standards and specifications.
• Evaluate the quality of raw materials and pulp based on physical and chemical properties.
• Implement safety procedures and waste disposal methods in accordance with laboratory protocols.
• Document and report test results accurately for quality assurance purposes.

Target Audience

Laboratory technicians, quality control personnel, and production staff involved in the testing and analysis of raw materials, pulp, and chemicals in the pulp and paper manufacturing sector.

Prerequisites

None — open enrollment.

Course Outline

Practicals

Overview

Practical sessions are integral to this course, allowing learners to apply theoretical knowledge in a laboratory setting. Learners will perform hands-on sampling, physical and chemical tests, and data interpretation using standard equipment. These sessions ensure competence in testing procedures and quality control.

Practical Activities

• Practical 1: Sampling and Sample Preparation — Learners collect representative samples from raw material piles and chemical drums, then prepare them for testing. (6h)
• Practical 2: Physical Testing of Raw Materials and Pulp — Learners measure moisture content, bulk density, particle size, and pulp freeness using standard equipment. (8h)
• Practical 3: Chemical Testing of Pulp Chemicals — Learners perform titrations for caustic soda concentration and chlorine dioxide, and measure pH and conductivity. (8h)
• Practical 4: Paper Physical and Chemical Testing — Learners test paper tensile, tear, burst, brightness, and kappa number on provided samples. (6h)
• Practical 5: Data Interpretation and Quality Reporting — Learners compile test data into control charts and write a quality report for a simulated production batch. (4h)

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.