Unit of competency Outline

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Operate a scalping and grading process

Operate a scalping and grading process

Unit of competency
National Code
FBPGRA2006
State Code
BBH24
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
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
30
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to set up, operate, adjust and shut down a production process for the separation of the break stock (chop) into appropriate flows to the next break, purifiers and sizing rolls.This unit applies to individuals who work in a stockfeed production environment. It typically targets the production worker responsible for applying basic operating principles to the operation and monitoring of equipment and processes used for scalping and grading stock.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, in accordance with State/Territory work health and safety 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 the scalping and grading equipment and process for operation
  • 1.1 Confirm 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 Select, fit and use personal protective equipment
  • 1.4 Fit and adjust machine components and related attachments according to operating requirements
  • 1.5 Enter processing or operating parameters to meet safety and production requirements
  • 1.6 Check and adjust equipment to ensure optimum performance
  • 1.7 Carry out pre-start checks according to operator instructions
2. Operate and monitor the scalping and grading 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 specifications are being at each stage according to production specifications
  • 2.5 Identify, rectify or report out-of-specification product and process outcomes according to workplace procedures
  • 2.6 Maintain the work area according to work health and safety and operating procedures
  • 2.7 Maintain workplace records according to workplace procedures
3. Shut down the scalping and grading process
  • 3.1 Identify the appropriate shutdown procedure
  • 3.2 Shut down the process safely according to operating procedures
  • 3.3 Identify and report maintenance requirements according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D4555 FDFGR2006A Operate a scalping and grading process Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODL18 FBPGRA3026 Operate and monitor sifting and grading Unit of competency