Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
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Operate a degumming and neutralisation process
Operate a degumming and neutralisation process
Unit of competency
National Code
FBPOIL3001
FBPOIL3001
State Code
ODL73
ODL73
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
23/11/2021
Field of Education
030307 - Food Processing Technology
Original Release Date
23/11/2021
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to set up, operate, adjust and shut down a neutralisation process to remove impurities from crude oils.This unit applies to individuals who apply basic operating principles to the operation and monitoring of a neutralisation process in an edible oils production environment. Processes may be batch or continuous, and apply to single or multiple product types.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, in accordance with state/territory health and safety and food safety regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare the degumming and neutralisation equipment for operation
- 1.1 Ensure oil stock is available for production requirements
- 1.2 Identify safety requirements and wear appropriate personal protective equipment, ensuring correct fit
- 1.3 Take samples and test oil stock to determine free fatty acid (FFA) levels
- 1.4 Check equipment and services are ready for operation
- 1.5 Acknowledge and load recipe to meet production requirements
- 1.6 Conduct pre-start checks according to operator instructions
2. Operate and monitor the degumming and neutralisation process
- 2.1 Start up and operate the neutralisation process according to work health and safety and operating procedures
- 2.2 Monitor equipment to ensure optimal operations
- 2.3 Identify irregularities in equipment operation, and report any maintenance requirements
- 2.4 Take samples and test to confirm that specifications are met at each stage according to production specifications
- 2.5 Identify, adjust or report out-of-specification product and process outcomes according to workplace procedures
- 2.6 Maintain the work area according to workplace guidelines
- 2.7 Enter workplace records in required format
3. Shut down the degumming and neutralisation 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
- 3.4 Ensure waste is disposed of in line with environmental requirements
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BBG27 | FBPGPS2008 | Operate a neutralisation process | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BHA7 | FBP30121 | Certificate III in Food Processing | Qualification |