Pulp grader

Code 7543.8.3

Pulp graders grade paper pulp based on a number of possible criteria, such as pulping process, raw materials, bleaching methods, yield, and fibre length.

Essential skills

Knowledge

  • quality standards
  • types of paper
  • types of pulp

Skills and competences

  • perform sample testing
  • test paper production samples
  • apply health and safety standards
  • grade pulp
  • monitor pulp quality
  • ensure public safety and security
  • perform laboratory tests
  • inspect quality of products
  • operate precision measuring equipment
  • maintain test equipment
  • prepare scientific reports
  • prepare samples for testing
  • conduct performance tests
  • record survey data
  • record test data
  • use chemical analysis equipment

Transversal competences

  • apply safety management
  • monitor manufacturing quality standards
  • define data quality criteria
  • define quality standards
  • lead inspections
  • report test findings
  • quality assurance methodologies
  • oversee quality control
  • use measurement instruments

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This service uses the ESCO classification of the European Commission and the Mapha Taxonomy developed by OTIC SOFOFA (CC BY 4.0), in an adapted version. Group codes come from the ILO's ISCO-08. See sources and licences