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Operate a fill and seal process

Operate a fill and seal process

Unit of competency
National Code
FBPBPG2011
State Code
ODL36
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
09/09/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
23/11/2021
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
23/11/2021
Nominal Hours
55
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to set up, operate, adjust and shut down a fill and seal process.This unit applies to individuals who work under general supervision and in a food processing packing environment. It typically applies to the worker responsible for applying basic operating principles to the operation and monitoring of a filling and sealing process and associated equipment. This is a primary packaging process to fill product into packaging, including bottles, jars, boxes, drums, bladders and pails. It can apply to both aseptic and non-aseptic filling and sealing processes.This unit should not be delivered in a qualification with FBPBPG3012 Operate and monitor a form, fill and seal process.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 for work in processing area
  • 1.1 Confirm work instructions and clarify where required
  • 1.2 Identify health and safety hazards and inform supervisor
  • 1.3 Wear appropriate personal protective equipment and ensure correct fit
  • 1.4 Confirm that materials and packaging components and consumables are available to meet food safety and operating requirements
  • 1.5 Identify and confirm equipment is clean and not locked out
2. Prepare the filling and sealing equipment and process for operation
  • 2.1 Fit machine and adjust machine components and related attachments to meet safety and operating requirements
  • 2.2 Acknowledge operating parameters to meet safety and production requirements
  • 2.3 Carry out pre-start checks, adjusting equipment performance according to work health and safety and operating procedures
3. Operate and monitor equipment
  • 3.1 Start, operate and monitor the process for variation in operating conditions
  • 3.2 Monitor packaging quality and ensure seal integrity meets specifications
  • 3.3 Identify, adjust and report out-of-specification equipment, product or process outcomes according to workplace requirements
  • 3.4 Follow and apply workplace cleaning procedures and environmental requirements
4. Shut down the filling and sealing process
  • 4.1 Identify the appropriate shutdown procedure, and implement
  • 4.2 Report maintenance requirements according to workplace procedures
  • 4.3 Maintain workplace records according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BBH05 FBPOPR2021 Operate a fill and seal process Unit of competency