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Operate a packaging process

Operate a packaging process

Unit of competency
National Code
FBPOPR2023
State Code
BBH47
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
40
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to set up, operate, adjust and shut down a packaging process or sub-system.This unit applies to individuals who operate and monitor a packaging process and associated equipment in a food processing packaging environment. The unit applies in a food processing packaging environment where no other specific packaging unit is available.A packaging process may relate to primary and secondary packaging activities. It typically requires the operation of a series of related items of equipment to achieve the required outcome.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 for work in processing area
  • 1.1 Read or listen to work instructions from supervisor and clarify where needed
  • 1.2 Identify work health and safety hazards and tell supervisor
  • 1.3 Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and ensure correct fit
  • 1.4 Confirm that packaging components and consumables, materials and items to be packaged are available to meet operating requirements
  • 1.5 Identify and confirm cleaning and maintenance requirements and status according to workplace procedures
2. Prepare the equipment and process for operation
  • 2.1 Fit and adjust machine components and related attachments
  • 2.2 Enter operating parameters to meet safety and production requirements
  • 2.3 Load or position materials, product and packaging components and consumables according to food safety and operating requirements
  • 2.4 Check and adjust equipment performance according to operating and job requirements
  • 2.5 Carry out pre-start checks according to operator instructions
3. Operate and monitor the process
  • 3.1 Start, operate and monitor the process for variation in operating conditions according to work health and safety and operating procedures
  • 3.2 Monitor the process to confirm that specifications are met
  • 3.3 Identify, rectify and report out-of-specification equipment, product or process outcomes according to workplace requirements
4. Shut down the process
  • 4.1 Identify the appropriate shutdown procedure
  • 4.2 Shut the process down safely according to operating procedures
  • 4.3 Report maintenance requirements according to workplace procedures
  • 4.4 Maintain workplace records according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D4611 FDFOP2023A Operate a packaging process Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODL10 FBPBPG2012 Operate a packaging process Unit of competency