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Operate a deaeration, mixing and carbonation process

Operate a deaeration, mixing and carbonation process

Unit of competency
National Code
FBPBEV2001
State Code
BBG91
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
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
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
27/07/2018
Nominal Hours
55
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to set up, operate, adjust and shut down equipment used to deaerate, mix and carbonate aerated drink products prior to filling.The unit applies to individuals who are production workers responsible for applying basic operating procedures to operate and monitor, a deaerator, a continuous flow mixing process and a carbonator.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, in accordance with State/Territory work health and safety, and food safety regulations, legislation and standards 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 the equipment and process for operation
  • 1.1 Ensure materials are available according to operating requirements
  • 1.2 Identify and ensure cleaning and maintenance requirements have been met according to food safety requirements
  • 1.3 Fit and adjust machine components and related attachments according to operating requirements
  • 1.4 Enter processing or operating parameters to meet safety and production requirements
  • 1.5 Check and adjust equipment to ensure optimum performance
  • 1.6 Carry out pre-start checks according to operator instructions
2. Start and monitor the deaeration, mixing and carbonation process
  • 2.1 Start and operate the process according to work health and safety and operating procedures
  • 2.2 Monitor equipment to identify variation in operating conditions
  • 2.3 Identify variation in equipment operation and report maintenance requirements
  • 2.4 Ensure that product specifications are being met at each stage according to production specifications
  • 2.5 Rectify or report out-of-specification product or process outcomes according to workplace procedures
3. Shut down the deaeration, mixing and carbonation process and report maintenance requirements
  • 3.1 Identify the appropriate shutdown procedure
  • 3.2 Shut down the process safely according to operating procedures
  • 3.3 Maintain the work area and report identified maintenance requirements according to workplace procedures
  • 3.4 Update and maintain records according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D4518 FDFBV2001A Operate a deaeration, mixing and carbonation process Unit of competency
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