Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
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Operate and monitor a carbonated beverage filling process
Operate and monitor a carbonated beverage filling process
Unit of competency
National Code
FBPBPG3010
FBPBPG3010
State Code
ODL44
ODL44
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
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
35
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to set up, operate, adjust and shut down a filling process for a carbonated beverage, including carbonated water, juice and beer.This unit applies to individuals who are responsible for operating and monitoring a beverage filling process and associated services in a beverage processing environment. 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 filling
- 1.1 Identify and confirm beverage carbonation and filling requirements
- 1.2 Confirm availability of required product, containers and services to meet filling requirements
- 1.3 Identify health, safety and food safety hazards, and control risks associated with carbonation and filling
- 1.4 Wear appropriate personal protective equipment and clothing, and ensure correct fit
- 1.5 Maintain the work area to comply with good manufacturing practices (GMP)
2. Carbonate beverage in preparation for filling
- 2.1 Carry out pre-start checks of equipment and product
- 2.2 Start up equipment and carbonate product to specification
- 2.3 Add additional ingredients as required, and record for traceability
- 2.4 Monitor levels of carbon dioxide and dissolved oxygen
- 2.5 Monitor equipment to identify any variation in operation, and adjust to ensure optimal performance
- 2.6 Sample beverage to ensure product specifications are met
3. Operate and monitor filling
- 3.1 Carry out pre-start checks of filling equipment and product
- 3.2 Check containers against production order and container specifications
- 3.3 Start equipment and fill containers to specification
- 3.4 Maintain stock flow to and from filler process within production requirements
- 3.5 Monitor fill levels and container seals to ensure product meets specification
- 3.6 Monitor equipment to identify any variation in operation, and adjust to ensure optimal performance
- 3.7 Pasteurise product as required of product specification
4. Shut down equipment and conduct housekeeping
- 4.1 Shut down equipment according to safe work procedures
- 4.2 Clean and maintain equipment to meet cleaning schedules and procedural requirements
- 4.3 Collect, treat and dispose of or recycle waste generated by both the process and cleaning procedures
- 4.4 Record filling activity to meet workplace and regulatory requirements
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BBG54 | FBPOPR2005 | Operate a beer filling process | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BHA7 | FBP30121 | Certificate III in Food Processing | Qualification |