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Operate and monitor interrelated processes in a production or packaging system

Operate and monitor interrelated processes in a production or packaging system

Unit of competency
National Code
FBPOPR3019
State Code
ODL46
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
09/09/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
23/11/2021
Field of Education
030307 - Food Processing Technology
Original Release Date
23/11/2021
Nominal Hours
55
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to set up, operate, adjust and monitor interrelated processes in a production, processing or packaging system. A production or packaging system typically involves a series of interrelated processes that must be coordinated and concurrently operated to produce the required outcome.This unit applies to workers who have responsibility for the operational requirements of the production, processing or packaging system for the industry in which it is applied. These individuals may have some responsibility for others, and address routine, predictable problems. All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures according to state/territory health and safety, environmental 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 the production or packaging system for operation
  • 1.1 Confirm availability of equipment, materials and services to meet production or packaging requirements
  • 1.2 Identify and confirm equipment is clean and maintenance requirements have been met, according to health, safety and quality requirements
  • 1.3 Select and fit personal protective equipment according to job requirements
  • 1.4 Confirm operating parameters and select or adjust machine settings according to workplace procedures
  • 1.5 Load or position materials, ingredients and/or product according to workplace procedures
  • 1.6 Conduct pre-start checks, adjust equipment performance and confirm equipment is ready and safe to operate
2. Operate and monitor the system
  • 2.1 Start up, operate and monitor the system and equipment to ensure optimal operations
  • 2.2 Identify any variation in equipment operation, and troubleshoot to identify solution
  • 2.3 Adjust equipment to ensure optimum performance
  • 2.4 Identify, rectify or report out-of-specification product or process outcomes
  • 2.5 Maintain the work area and report maintenance requirements according to workplace procedures
  • 2.6 Conduct work according to workplace and environmental procedures
3. Hand over system operation
  • 3.1 Maintain production and traceability records according to workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Conduct handover according to workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Confirm process operators are properly informed of system and related equipment status at completion of handover
4. Shut down the production or packaging system
  • 4.1 Identify the appropriate shutdown procedure
  • 4.2 Shut down the system according to workplace procedures
  • 4.3 Identify and report maintenance requirements
  • 4.4 Dispose of waste in line with environmental requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
OAM30 FBPOPR3006 Operate interrelated processes in a packaging system Unit of competency
OAN11 FBPOPR3005 Operate interrelated processes in a production system Unit of competency