Unit of competency Outline
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Work with micronutrients or additions in stockfeed manufacturing processes
Work with micronutrients or additions in stockfeed manufacturing processes
Unit of competency
National Code
FDFGR3001A
FDFGR3001A
State Code
D4560
D4560
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
31/07/2014
Field of Education
030307 - Food Processing Technology
Original Release Date
31/07/2014
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency covers the selection and use of micronutrients and additives by operators undertaking stockfeed manufacturing.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify finish feed requirement
- 1.1. Product to be manufactured from production schedule, customer order or standard operating procedure (SOP) is identified
- 1.2. Micronutrient or additive requirements is identified from screen, recipe, standard operating procedure or supervisor
2. Obtain correct micronutrient or other additive
- 2.1. Storage location for micronutrient or additive is identified
- 2.2. Micronutrient or additive is obtained according to SOP
- 2.3. Micronutrient or additive label is read to determine any special mixing, handling or occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements
3. Add micronutrient or additive to product
- 3.1. Micronutrient or additive is matched to product
- 3.2. Appropriate volume, measurement or proportion of micronutrient or additive is determined
- 3.3. Pre-mixing or other micronutrient or additive preparation procedures are undertaken
- 3.4. Micronutrient or additive to product is added to stockfeed at appropriate location and stage of production process
- 3.5. Appropriate contamination, quality and sequencing procedures are followed
- 3.6. Stockfeed samples are taken according to procedures
- 3.7. Work is conducted in accordance with workplace environmental guidelines
4. Record use of micronutrient or additive
- 4.1. Type and amount of micronutrient or additive used is recorded according to enterprise and statutory requirements if applicable
- 4.2. Correct product labels are generated and added to product
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Micronutrients and additives
Micronutrients and additives may range from common proprietary products to specific micronutrients and additives prescribed by veterinarians or covered by legislative requirements
Hazards and risks
The range of hazards and risks associated with micronutrients and additives use includes:
Cross-contamination of micronutrients and additives for different feeds and recipes
wrong formula and other errors especially failure to read formula correctly
incorrect volume/measurement/proportion
Stockfeed
Stockfeed includes feed commercially produced and branded by enterprises as well as customer provided formulations.
The range of stockfeed can include:
pellets
liquids
mashes
blocks
Target species
Target species may include:
land and marine animals raised commercially for meat, skin products and milk
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Micronutrients and additives
Micronutrients and additives may range from common proprietary products to specific micronutrients and additives prescribed by veterinarians or covered by legislative requirements
Hazards and risks
The range of hazards and risks associated with micronutrients and additives use includes:
Cross-contamination of micronutrients and additives for different feeds and recipes
wrong formula and other errors especially failure to read formula correctly
incorrect volume/measurement/proportion
Stockfeed
Stockfeed includes feed commercially produced and branded by enterprises as well as customer provided formulations.
The range of stockfeed can include:
pellets
liquids
mashes
blocks
Target species
Target species may include:
land and marine animals raised commercially for meat, skin products and milk
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Evidence is required in manufacturing stockfeeds containing micronutrients and additives to required specification and quality including correct identification of risk factors and risk mitigation procedures.
Assessment must be carried out in a manner that recognises the cultural and literacy requirements of the assessee and is appropriate to the work performed. Competence in this unit must be achieved in accordance with food safety standards and regulations.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of ability to:
identify and interpret micronutrients and additives requirements from stockfeed recipes and production schedules
relate micronutrients and additives to correct stockfeed
follow correct contamination, quality and sequencing procedures
liaise with nutritionist and other professional and technical staff on micronutrients and additives requirements of stockfeed.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
The candidate is to be assessed on micronutrients and additives relevant to the stockfeed products and processes in the workplace.
Method of assessment
Evidence may include direct observation, third party report, portfolio, work documentation, response to questions, and so on that address the performance criteria and critical aspects for assessment.
Guidance information for assessment
Performance against this standard must be assessed in an industry context. For valid and reliable assessment the activity should closely replicate the work environment, circumstances and equipment likely to be encountered in a workplace.
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Evidence is required in manufacturing stockfeeds containing micronutrients and additives to required specification and quality including correct identification of risk factors and risk mitigation procedures.
Assessment must be carried out in a manner that recognises the cultural and literacy requirements of the assessee and is appropriate to the work performed. Competence in this unit must be achieved in accordance with food safety standards and regulations.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of ability to:
identify and interpret micronutrients and additives requirements from stockfeed recipes and production schedules
relate micronutrients and additives to correct stockfeed
follow correct contamination, quality and sequencing procedures
liaise with nutritionist and other professional and technical staff on micronutrients and additives requirements of stockfeed.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
The candidate is to be assessed on micronutrients and additives relevant to the stockfeed products and processes in the workplace.
Method of assessment
Evidence may include direct observation, third party report, portfolio, work documentation, response to questions, and so on that address the performance criteria and critical aspects for assessment.
Guidance information for assessment
Performance against this standard must be assessed in an industry context. For valid and reliable assessment the activity should closely replicate the work environment, circumstances and equipment likely to be encountered in a workplace.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BBG02 | FBPGRA3001 | Work with micronutrients or additions in stockfeed manufacturing processes | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D682 | FDF30111 | Certificate III in Food Processing | Qualification |
| S772 | FDF30910 | Certificate III in Food Processing (Sales) | Qualification |