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Operate hogger

Operate hogger

Unit of competency
National Code
AMPA2158
State Code
BAZ58
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
04/08/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
13/12/2016
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
13/12/2016
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to operate a hogger to transport raw materials for rendering operations.This unit is applicable to workers in meat rendering plants.All work should be carried out to comply with workplace and hygiene requirements. This unit applies to individuals who work under general supervision, exercise limited autonomy and have some accountability for their own work.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.This unit must be delivered and assessed in the context of Australian meat processing standards and regulations.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Deliver material to feeder bins
  • 1.1 Deliver material to feeder bins in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 1.2 Deliver material to feeder bins in accordance with workplace health and safety requirements and in particular, in accordance with manual handling requirements
  • 1.3 Monitor delivery of meat waste in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 1.4 Deal with condemned carcases promptly
  • 1.5 Follow housekeeping requirements in relation to work area
2. Operate hogger
  • 2.1 Operate hogger in accordance with manufacturer's and workplace requirements
  • 2.2 Operate hogger in accordance with workplace health and safety requirements
  • 2.3 Maintain flow of waste material to rendering plant to keep adequate levels in holding or feeder bins
  • 2.4 Promptly correct problems associated with waste or hogger operation or report them to supervisor
  • 2.5 Carry out routine maintenance and cleaning in accordance with workplace requirements
3. Monitor filling and emptying of raw material receival bin
  • 3.1 Monitor filling and emptying of raw material receival bins to prevent overfilling and to clear any blockages in drainage in accordance with workplace requirements
4. Check size reduction equipment
  • 4.1 Check size reduction equipment for wear in accordance with workplace requirements.
5. Operate metal detector (wet rendering) or magnet (dry rendering)
  • 5.1 Check metal detector or magnet sensitivity regularly
  • 5.2 Operate metal detector or magnet in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 5.3 Remove metal from magnet or product
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D8893 MTMP2182C Operate hogger Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODP02 AMPABA201 Operate meat size reduction equipment Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BDI0 AMP20316 Certificate II in Meat Processing (Abattoirs) Qualification