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Operate a purification process

Operate a purification process

Unit of competency
National Code
FBPGRA2005
State Code
BBH56
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
20
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and safety knowledge required to set up, operate, adjust and shut down a separation and grading process to remove particles of bran, with or without endosperm or germ attached, from the stock flow.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 stockfeed purification equipment and processes.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, in accordance with State/Territory work health and safety 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 purification 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 purification 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 Monitor the process to confirm that particle size and quantity of stock meets specifications
  • 2.5 Remove fine bran from the semolina and return the bran product with endosperm attached to the purification process or scratch rolls for further processing
  • 2.6 Identify, rectify or report out-of-specification product and process outcomes according to workplace procedures
  • 2.7 Maintain the work area according to work health and safety and operating procedures
  • 2.8 Maintain workplace records according to workplace procedures
3. Shut down the purification 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
D4554 FDFGR2005A Operate a purification process Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODL16 FBPGRA3027 Monitor a purification system Unit of competency