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Package product using gas flushing process

Package product using gas flushing process

Unit of competency
National Code
AMPX217
State Code
BAX83
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
04/08/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
13/12/2016
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
13/12/2016
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to operate packaging processes that incorporate gas flushing.Operators in smallgoods manufacturing, value-adding and food services establishments would require this competency to package and extend shelf life of product.All work should be carried out to comply with workplace and hygiene requirements.This unit applies to individuals who work under general supervision, exercise limited autonomy and have some accountability for their own work.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.This unit must be delivered and assessed in the context of Australian meat industry standards and regulations.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Set up gas flushing packaging process
  • 1.1 Set up machinery for packaging process according to workplace, health and safety, hygiene and sanitation requirements and manufacturer's specifications
  • 1.2 Set up and check gas cylinders according to workplace requirements and supplier's specifications
2. Set up requirements for packaging
  • 2.1 Set up requirements for packaging and place in appropriate positions on packaging line according to workplace, health and safety, and hygiene and sanitation requirements
3. Operate gas flushing process to throughput requirements
  • 3.1 Operate packaging machinery is operated to throughput requirements for a variety of products according to manufacturer's specifications and workplace, health and safety, Quality Assurance (QA) and hygiene and sanitation requirements
4. Report and/or fix operating problems on equipment and auxiliaries
  • 4.1 Report and/or fix operating problems according to workplace requirements
5. Check packaged product against specifications
  • 5.1 Assess packaged product according to workplace, and hygiene and sanitation requirements
  • 5.2 Take appropriate action if product is out-of- specifications
  • 5.3 Label packaged product according to workplace requirements
6. Perform gas flushing
  • 6.1 Perform gas flushing according to workplace requirements
7. Replace gas cylinders
  • 7.1 Replace empty gas cylinders according to workplace where part of work instructions
  • 7.2 Follow workplace procedures for removing empty cylinders and replacing with full cylinders
8. Clean machinery and accessories
  • 8.1 Clean machinery and accessories according to manufacturer's specifications and workplace, health and safety, and hygiene and sanitation requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D9086 MTMS206C Package product using gas flushing process Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OFJ65 AMPPKG201 Package product using gas flushing process Unit of competency