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Grade and pack eggs for human consumption

Grade and pack eggs for human consumption

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPLY205
State Code
BAR63
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 grade and pack eggs for human consumption.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, work health and safety 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 enterprise biosecurity requirements
  • 1.2 Follow enterprise personal hygiene requirements such as washing and sanitising hands
  • 1.3 Select, use and maintain appropriate personal protective equipment and clothing
  • 1.4 Check & clean work area
  • 1.5 Check equipment is working correctly
  • 1.6 Follow enterprise work health and safety policies
2. Assess and grade eggs
  • 2.1 Load eggs onto grader
  • 2.2 Control flow of eggs to match grader flow rate
  • 2.3 Remove very dirty, cracked and leaking eggs
  • 2.4 Candle eggs accurately
  • 2.5 Grade eggs into appropriate weight and quality grades
  • 2.6 Stamp eggs
  • 2.7 Wash eggs using approved sanitisers and equipment as required
  • 2.8 Check wash and rinse water temperature
  • 2.9 Check egg washer sanitiser level and application rate
  • 2.10 Oil eggs when required
  • 2.11 Check oil type and application rate
  • 2.12 Take and prepare samples for testing if required
3. Pack and store eggs
  • 3.1 Pack eggs into cartons or trays and into boxes and assemble as required onto pallets and wrap pallets
  • 3.2 Ensure eggs, trays, cartons, boxes and pallets are stamped and labelled correctly
  • 3.3 Ensure correct separation of non-conforming products and saleable products
  • 3.4 Check cool room temperature and humidity
  • 3.5 Transfer eggs to cool room
4. Clean and sanitise equipment and sites
  • 4.1 Report problems and abnormal equipment operations such as noises to supervisor
  • 4.2 Clean and sanitise egg conveyors, cool room, all equipment and work areas
  • 4.3 Monitor and report sightings or activities of pests in egg collection, grading, and storage areas
  • 4.4 Handle and measure chemicals used in the egg washing and cleaning process safely
  • 4.5 Dispose of useless eggs and waste according to enterprise environmental policies
  • 4.6 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
OFB37 AHCPLY209 Grade and pack eggs for human consumption Unit of competency