Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
22/07/2026 8:11 AM AWST
22/07/2026 8:11 AM AWST
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Operate and monitor a retort process
Operate and monitor a retort process
Unit of competency
National Code
FBPOPR3014
FBPOPR3014
State Code
ODL51
ODL51
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
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
50
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to set up, operate, adjust and shut down a retort process.This unit applies to individuals who work under general supervision in a food processing environment. It typically applies to the production worker responsible for applying basic operating principles to the operation and monitoring of a retort 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 Confirm products are available to meet retorting requirements
- 1.2 Confirm equipment is clean and ready for operation according to health, safety and food safety requirements
- 1.3 Identify safety requirements and wear appropriate personal protective clothing and equipment, ensuring correct fit
2. Prepare the retort 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 as required to meet safety and production requirements
- 2.3 Carry out pre-start checks according to workplace requirements
3. Operate and monitor equipment
- 3.1 Start up and operate the retort process according to standard operating procedures
- 3.2 Monitor retort equipment to ensure optimal operations
- 3.3 Identify, adjust and report out-of-specification equipment, product or process outcomes according to workplace requirements
- 3.4 Follow and apply workplace housekeeping, environmental and waste disposal procedures
4. Shut down the retort process
- 4.1 Identify the appropriate shutdown procedure
- 4.2 Shut down the process according to safe work 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BBG87 | FBPOPR2044 | Operate a retort process | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BHA7 | FBP30121 | Certificate III in Food Processing | Qualification |
| BHA6 | FBP30721 | Certificate III in Rice Processing | Qualification |