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Operate a soap splitting process

Operate a soap splitting process

Unit of competency
National Code
FBPGPS2009
State Code
BBH27
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
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
27/07/2018
Nominal Hours
55
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to set up, operate, adjust and shut down a soap splitting process. This may also be referred to as an acid oil process. It covers the splitting of soap stock into an acid oil stream and an acid water stream. This may also be referred to as an acid oil process.This unit applies to individuals who apply basic operating principles to the operation and monitoring of a soap splitting process in an edible oils production environment.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, in accordance with State/Territory work health and safety, and food safety regulations, legislation and standards 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 soap splitting and related equipment for operation
  • 1.1 Confirm materials are available according to operating requirements
  • 1.2 Identify and confirm cleaning and maintenance requirements have been met
  • 1.3 Fit and adjust machine components and related attachments according to operating requirements
  • 1.4 Enter processing or operating parameters to meet safety and production requirements
  • 1.5 Check and adjust equipment performance to ensure optimum performance
  • 1.6 Conduct pre-start checks according to operator instructions
2. Operate and monitor the soap splitting process
  • 2.1 Start up and operate the soap-splitting 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 Confirm that specifications are met at each stage according to production specifications
  • 2.5 Identify, rectify 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 soap splitting 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
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D4570 FDFGPS2009A Operate a soap splitting process Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODK89 FBPOIL3006 Operate and monitor a soap splitting process Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BDO8 FBP20117 Certificate II in Food Processing Qualification
BDP2 FBP20317 Certificate II in Food Processing (Sales) Qualification