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Fill casings

Fill casings

Unit of competency
National Code
AMPS303
State Code
BAY06
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
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
030307 - Food Processing Technology
Original Release Date
13/12/2016
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to prepare and fill casings.This unit is suitable for operators working in smallgoods manufacturing establishments or value-adding, wholesaling and food services establishments.All work should be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, customer requirements and product specifications.This unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work including limited responsibility for the work of others. They provide and communicate solutions to a range of predictable problems.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 processing standards and regulations.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare casings
  • 1.1 Calibrate casings according to product specifications and workplace requirements
  • 1.2 Confirm specifications of casings for each product
  • 1.3 Check casings for faults according to workplace requirements
  • 1.4 Prepare casings as required according to workplace requirements
  • 1.5 Flush casings thoroughly with clean water in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 1.6 Spool or pull casings into filling tube or nozzle in preparation for further processing
  • 1.7 Prepare correct quantity of casings in accordance with production specifications
  • 1.8 Prepare casings are prepared according to workplace health and safety, and hygiene and sanitation requirements
  • 1.9 Store casings according to manufacturer's specifications and hygiene requirements
2. Prepare filling machinery
  • 2.1 Complete requirements in preparation for start-up of filling machine to workplace requirements
  • 2.2 Set machine requirements correctly
  • 2.3 Follow start-up procedures to workplace requirements
  • 2.4 Attach and change filling materials to workplace requirements and product specifications
  • 2.5 Follow workplace health and safety, hygiene and sanitation requirements
3. Fill casings
  • 3.1 Select appropriate casings and filling nozzle according to requirements and product specifications
  • 3.2 Load filler and fill casings to consistency required by product specifications
  • 3.3 Identify, remove and report defective product according to workplace requirements
4. Clean equipment
  • 4.1 Clean equipment according to manufacturer's specifications and workplace requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D9101 MTMS303B Fill casings Unit of competency