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Implement a rice colour sorting process

Implement a rice colour sorting process

Unit of competency
National Code
FBPGRA3008
State Code
BBG50
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
23/01/2018
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
27/07/2018
Field of Education
030307 - Food Processing Technology
Original Release Date
27/07/2018
Nominal Hours
70
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to operate an optical rice colour sorting process to remove impurities and substandard rice received from the whitening process.The unit applies to individuals who are production workers in the rice processing environment and are responsible for the colour sorting process. They work under minimal supervision and take responsibility for their own work and that of others in their team.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, in accordance with State/Territory food safety, and work health and safety, regulations and legislation that apply to the workplace.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for safe work in a rice colour sorting process
  • 1.1 Select and fit personal safety protection equipment according to workplace safety procedures
  • 1.2 Select and fit hygiene protection equipment according to workplace food safety hygiene procedures
  • 1.3 Perform personal hygiene cleaning procedures
  • 1.4 Receive and interpret instructions on rice colour sorting activity and performance requirements
2. Prepare the rice colour sorting equipment for operation
  • 2.1 Ensure raw materials are available to meet operating requirements
  • 2.2 Identify and confirm the status of cleaning and maintenance requirements
  • 2.3 Fit and adjust machine components and related attachments according to operating requirements
  • 2.4 Enter processing/operating parameters to meet safety and production specifications
  • 2.5 Check, adjust and conduct routine maintenance on equipment to ensure required performance
  • 2.6 Conduct pre-start checks according to workplace instructions
3. Operate and monitor the rice colour sorting process
  • 3.1 Start and operate process according to workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Monitor equipment to identify variation in operating conditions
  • 3.3 Identify variation in equipment operation, and report maintenance requirements according to workplace reporting procedures
  • 3.4 Collect samples and test to ensure rice meets colour specifications
  • 3.5 Identify, rectify or report out-of-specification product/process to maintain process within specification
  • 3.6 Ensure workplace meets housekeeping standards
  • 3.7 Maintain records according to workplace requirements
4. Shut down the rice colour sorting process
  • 4.1 Identify appropriate shutdown procedure
  • 4.2 Shut down the process safely according to workplace procedures
  • 4.3 Identify maintenance requirements, and report according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AYT48 ZRGRPCS2A Operate a rice colour sorting process Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BHA6 FBP30721 Certificate III in Rice Processing Qualification
BDO9 FBP30717 Certificate III in Rice Processing Qualification