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Render edible products

Render edible products

Unit of competency
National Code
AMPA3090
State Code
BAY77
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
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
030307 - Food Processing Technology
Original Release Date
13/12/2016
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to operate rendering equipment and produce an edible product.This unit is applicable to workers in a meat rendering plant.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 and maintain equipment
  • 1.1 Perform pre-operational checks in accordance with workplace, health and safety and hygiene and sanitation requirements
  • 1.2 Perform routine maintenance in accordance with workplace requirements
2. Monitor and control flow of raw materials
  • 2.1 Monitor nature and quality of the raw materials to ensure compliance with workplace and regulatory requirements
  • 2.2 Report defects in raw materials promptly and take corrective action in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.3 Control flow of raw materials into bulk bins and/or the processing equipment in accordance with work instructions
3. Render edible product
  • 3.1 Operate equipment in accordance with workplace regulations, workplace health and safety requirements and manufacturer's specifications
  • 3.2 Render edible product to workplace and customer specifications
  • 3.3 Perform routine monitoring, record keeping and sampling to ensure compliance with product specifications
  • 3.4 Identify sources of potential contamination of the product and preventative and take corrective measures in accordance with work instructions
  • 3.5 Maintain cleanliness of work area in accordance with workplace requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D8970 MTMP3089C Render edible products Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODP00 AMPREN306 Render edible products Unit of competency