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Collect and pack eggs for human consumption

Collect and pack eggs for human consumption

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPLY204
State Code
BAQ46
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
27/06/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/01/2017
Field of Education
030307 - Food Processing Technology
Original Release Date
12/01/2017
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to collect and pack eggs intended for human consumption to be ready for transfer to the grading and packing floor.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, work health and safety, animal welfare and biosecurity legislation and codes of practice and sustainability practices.This unit applies to individuals who work under general supervision and exercise limited autonomy with some accountability for own work. They undertake defined activities and work in a structured context.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for work
  • 1.1 Follow biosecurity requirements
  • 1.2 Follow personal hygiene requirements such as washing and sanitising hands
  • 1.3 Follow enterprise work health and safety policies
  • 1.4 Select, use and maintain appropriate personal protective equipment and clothing
  • 1.5 Check & clean work area
  • 1.6 Check equipment is clean and working correctly
2. Collect eggs
  • 2.1 Ensure that nests and egg belts are free of sick or injured birds, carcasses and other obstructions in line with enterprise animal welfare policies
  • 2.2 Control flow of eggs to match handling rate
  • 2.3 Remove heavily marked, dirty, cracked, leakers or weak shelled eggs and useless eggs
  • 2.4 Collect eggs by placing eggs onto trays or into baskets
3. Pack and store eggs
  • 3.1 Pack eggs, keeping production categories separate and wrap pallets as required ready for transport
  • 3.2 Label packed eggs, pallets and all packing requirements correctly
  • 3.3 Check cool room temperature and humidity
  • 3.4 Transfer eggs to cool room or grading floor
4. Clean and sanitise equipment and sites
  • 4.1 Clean and sanitise egg belts/conveyors and all equipment and work areas
  • 4.2 Clean and sanitise cool room and equipment
  • 4.3 Control pests in egg collection, packing and storage areas
  • 4.4 Handle and measure chemicals used in the washing and cleaning equipment safely
  • 4.5 Take samples for testing if required
  • 4.6 Dispose of non-conforming eggs and waste according to enterprise environmental management requirements
  • 4.7 Complete records clearly and accurately
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D7167 AHCPLY204A Collect and pack eggs for human consumption Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OFB38 AHCPLY208 Collect and pack eggs for human consumption Unit of competency