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Carry out sampling and testing of milk at receival

Carry out sampling and testing of milk at receival

Unit of competency
National Code
FBPFST4002
State Code
OAM01
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
019905 - Food Science And Biotechnology
Original Release Date
18/04/2019
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to carry out sampling and testing procedures for milk received from farm as the first operation in market milk processing or the manufacturing of milk-based products.This unit applies to individuals who are responsible for receiving and testing milk from the dairy farm, who often work independently, using discretion and making judgements where required. 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. Implement and monitor personal hygiene standards
  • 1.1 Ensure that personal hygiene meets the requirements of the food safety program for milk receival and handling
  • 1.2 Identify and report risks to food safety
  • 1.3 Wear clothing and footwear appropriate for testing and handling milk to meet the requirements of the food safety program
  • 1.4 Comply with the food safety program when moving around the milk processing plant
2. Carry out standard tests to determine the blending and further processing requirements of milk
  • 2.1 Implement procedures for receiving and handling milk
  • 2.2 Comply with requirements and procedures for milk testing
  • 2.3 Sample milk using sampling procedures
  • 2.4 Prepare and operate milk testing equipment
  • 2.5 Record and store data in required format
  • 2.6 Interpret results to determine that milk is within compositional and quality requirements
3. Respond to issues of contamination or other forms of non-conformance in the receival of fresh milk
  • 3.1 Identify procedures for taking corrective action
  • 3.2 Implement corrective and preventative measures where required
  • 3.3 Devise or revise procedures to support control measures
  • 3.4 Identify processes or conditions that could result in a breach of procedures and corrective actions
  • 3.5 Control process changes so that quality assurance requirements are accomplished
4. Review sampling, handling and testing procedures for fresh milk
  • 4.1 Identify product sampling procedures
  • 4.2 Identify post-collection procedures
  • 4.3 Review test results and respond to issues
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S7920 FDFFST4021A Carry out sampling and testing of milk at receival Unit of competency