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Operate blow line

Operate blow line

Unit of competency
National Code
AMPA2159
State Code
BAZ53
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 blow line to transport raw materials for rendering operations.This unit is applicable to rendering plant workers where material is transferred by blow line.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. Operate blow line
  • 1.1 Operate blow line to ensure raw material moves down blow line
  • 1.2 Monitor consistency of raw materials
  • 1.3 Monitor temperature
  • 1.4 Monitor quantity of raw materials in blow tank
2. Clean blow line
  • 2.1 Clean blow line regularly in accordance with workplace requirements
3. Fix blockages
  • 3.1 Identify and fix blockages to keep product moving down line
4. Maintain blow line
  • 4.1 Regularly conduct blow line maintenance in accordance with workplace requirements
5. Monitor filling and emptying of raw material receival bins
  • 5.1 Monitor filling and emptying of raw material receival bins to prevent overfilling
  • 5.2 Clear blockages in drainage in accordance with workplace requirements
6. Check size reduction equipment
  • 6.1 Check size reduction equipment for wear in accordance with workplace requirements
7. Operate metal detector
  • 7.1 Regularly check metal detector or magnet sensitivity
  • 7.2 Operate metal detector or magnet in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 7.3 Remove metal from magnet or product
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D8894 MTMP2183C Operate blow line Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODO94 AMPABA202 Operate blow line Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BDI0 AMP20316 Certificate II in Meat Processing (Abattoirs) Qualification