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Operate a deodorising process

Operate a deodorising process

Unit of competency
National Code
FBPGPS2003
State Code
BBF87
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
23/01/2018
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
27/07/2018
Field of Education
030307 - Food Processing Technology
Original Release Date
27/07/2018
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to set up, operate, adjust and shut down a deodorising process to remove the disagreeable flavours and odours from product.This unit applies to individuals who apply basic operating principles to the operation and monitoring of deodorising equipment and processes, in an edible oils production environment. Processes may be batch or continuous, and apply to single or multiple product types.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 deodorising and related equipment for operation
  • 1.1 Ensure oil stock and emulsion are available to meet production requirements
  • 1.2 Identify and confirm cleaning and maintenance requirements have been met
  • 1.3 Fit and adjust machine components and related attachments
  • 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 Conduct pre-start checks according to operator instructions
2. Operate and monitor the deodorising process
  • 2.1 Start up and operate the deodorising process according 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 Confirm that specifications are met at each stage according to production specifications
  • 2.5 Identify, rectify or report out-of-specification product or process outcomes
  • 2.6 Maintain the work area according to workplace guidelines
  • 2.7 Enter workplace records in required format
3. Shut down the deodorising 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
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D4564 FDFGPS2003A Operate a deodorising process Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODM24 FBPOIL3003 Operate and monitor a deodorising process Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BDO8 FBP20117 Certificate II in Food Processing Qualification
BDP2 FBP20317 Certificate II in Food Processing (Sales) Qualification