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Fill and close product in cans

Fill and close product in cans

Unit of competency
National Code
FBPOPR2019
State Code
BBG00
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
09/09/2021
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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
50
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to set up, operate, adjust and shut down a primary packaging process that fills product into cans and hermetically seals containers using a closer or seamer.This unit applies to individuals who work under general supervision and exercise limited autonomy in a food processing packing environment. It typically applies to the production worker responsible for applying basic operating principles to the operation and monitoring of a filling and closing process and associated equipment.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures according to state/territory health and safety, environmental 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 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 and ensure correct fit
  • 1.4 Confirm that materials and packaging components and consumables are available to meet operating and food safety requirements
  • 1.5 Identify and confirm workplace cleaning and maintenance requirements
2. Prepare the filling and closing process for operation
  • 2.1 Fit and adjust machine components and related attachments according to health and safety and operating requirements
  • 2.2 Enter operating parameters to meet safety and production requirements
  • 2.3 Carry out pre-start checks, adjusting equipment performance according to operator instructions
3. Operate and monitor the filling 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 filled and closed containers meet specifications
  • 3.3 Identify, rectify and report out-of-specification equipment, product and process outcomes according to workplace requirements
  • 3.4 Follow and apply workplace cleaning and environmental procedures
4. Monitor closure and seaming stage
  • 4.1 Monitor the closing stage to confirm that closures and seams meet specifications
  • 4.2 Identify and report out-of-specification process outcomes according to workplace procedures
5. Shut down the filling and closing process
  • 5.1 Identify the appropriate shutdown procedure, and implement safely according to operating procedures
  • 5.2 Report maintenance requirements according to workplace procedures
  • 5.3 Maintain workplace records according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D4607 FDFOP2019A Fill and close product in cans Unit of competency