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Operate a depositing process

Operate a depositing process

Unit of competency
National Code
FBPOPR2097
State Code
ODL60
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
60
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to set up, operate, adjust and shut down a depositing process, to deposit products such as chocolate, dough or toppings into tins, onto belts or directly onto product, where a further processing outcome is usually required. This unit applies to individuals who work under general supervision in a food processing production environment. It typically applies to the production worker responsible for applying basic operating principles to the operation and monitoring of a depositing 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 depositing processing area
  • 1.1 Receive work instructions and clarify where required
  • 1.2 Confirm materials are available to meet product specification
  • 1.3 Identify and confirm cleaning and maintenance requirements and status according to health, safety and food safety requirements
  • 1.4 Wear appropriate personal protective equipment and clothing and ensure correct fit
2. Prepare the depositing equipment and process for operation
  • 2.1 Fit machine components and related attachments, and adjust to meet operating requirements
  • 2.2 Enter processing and operating parameters to meet safety and production requirements
  • 2.3 Carry out pre-start checks according to safe work procedures
  • 2.4 Check equipment performance and adjust according to production requirements
  • 2.5 Transfer materials to depositing equipment according to workplace procedures
3. Operate and monitor equipment
  • 3.1 Start, operate and monitor the depositing process according to operating instructions and safety procedures
  • 3.2 Monitor depositing equipment to identify variation in operating conditions
  • 3.3 Adjust equipment operations to ensure product meets specification
  • 3.4 Identify, adjust and report out-of-specification equipment, product or process outcomes according to workplace requirements
  • 3.5 Follow and apply workplace housekeeping and environmental procedures
4. Shut down the depositing process
  • 4.1 Identify the appropriate shutdown procedure
  • 4.2 Shut the process down according to health and safety and operating procedures
  • 4.3 Identify and 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
BBG76 FBPOPR2033 Operate a depositing process Unit of competency