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Operate and monitor an extrusion process

Operate and monitor an extrusion process

Unit of competency
National Code
FBPOPR3024
State Code
ODL13
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
55
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to set up, operate, monitor, adjust and shut down an extrusion process.This unit applies to individuals who work in a food or feed processing environment. It typically applies to the production worker responsible for applying operating principles to the operation and monitoring of an extrusion 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 extrusion processing area
  • 1.1 Confirm materials are available to meet product specification requirements
  • 1.2 Identify and confirm cleaning and maintenance requirements have been met according to health, safety and food safety requirements
  • 1.3 Select, fit and use appropriate personal protective clothing and ensure correct fit
2. Prepare the extrusion equipment and process for operation
  • 2.1 Enter processing and operating parameters as required to meet safety and production requirements
  • 2.2 Check equipment performance and adjust according to production requirements
  • 2.3 Carry out pre-start checks according to health and safety and operating procedures
3. Operate and monitor equipment
  • 3.1 Deliver ingredients and additives to the extrusion process in the required quantities and sequence
  • 3.2 Monitor preparation of the mass to confirm that specifications are met and mass is suitable for extrusion
  • 3.3 Start, operate and monitor the extrusion process to ensure optimal operations
  • 3.4 Take samples and test to ensure product meets specifications
  • 3.5 Identify, rectify and report out-of-specification equipment, product or process outcomes according to workplace requirements
  • 3.6 Follow and apply workplace housekeeping and environmental procedures
4. Shut down the extrusion process
  • 4.1 Identify the appropriate shutdown procedure
  • 4.2 Shut down the process according to safe operating procedures
  • 4.3 Identify and report maintenance requirements according to workplace procedures
  • 4.4 Ensure waste is disposed of in line with environmental requirements
  • 4.5 Maintain workplace records according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BBH50 FBPOPR2036 Operate an extrusion process Unit of competency