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Implement and review the processing of market milk and related products

Implement and review the processing of market milk and related products

Unit of competency
National Code
FBPFST5009
State Code
OAM82
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
18/12/2018
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
18/04/2019
Field of Education
030307 - Food Processing Technology
Original Release Date
18/04/2019
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to implement, monitor and review the manufacture of market milk and related products.The unit applies to individuals working in the food science and technology sector who are responsible for maintaining product safety, quality and efficiency in food production in the dairy processing sector.No occupational licensing or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. However, legislative and regulatory requirements for food processing exist, so local requirements must be checked. All work must comply with Australian food safety standards and relevant codes of practice.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Receive fresh milk and blend using standard industry data
  • 1.1 Provide a safe working environment for milk receival and testing
  • 1.2 Apply receival and testing procedures to milk from farms to determine composition
  • 1.3 Record and store test data
  • 1.4 Adjust or blend milk to suit product requirements, based on test data
  • 1.5 Store received milk under correct conditions
2. Monitor the manufacture of market milk and related products to meet quality standards
  • 2.1 Determine the specifications for the end product
  • 2.2 Provide a safe working environment for the manufacture of product samples
  • 2.3 Identify resource requirements for the preparation and manufacture of market milk and related products
  • 2.4 Use a production schedule to ensure all resources and requirements are available and meet company requirements
  • 2.5 Address critical factors in the preparation and manufacture of market milk and related products
  • 2.6 Identify data requirements for food safety, quality and production standards
  • 2.7 Establish data collection points consistent with equipment capabilities and data requirements
  • 2.8 Implement or develop procedures to deal with non-conformance
  • 2.9 Monitor market milk and related products against required standards
3. Review the preparation and manufacture of market milk and related products
  • 3.1 Utilise tests and systems to identify potential product defects and their causes in the preparation and manufacture of market milk and related products
  • 3.2 Apply adjustments to processes and equipment as a result of testing
  • 3.3 Report problems to designated personnel
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S7919 FDFFST4020A Implement and review the processing of market milk and related products Unit of competency