Unit of competency Outline
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Monitor scratch and sizing
Monitor scratch and sizing
Unit of competency
National Code
FBPGRA3028
FBPGRA3028
State Code
ODL14
ODL14
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
23/11/2021
Field of Education
030307 - Food Processing Technology
Original Release Date
23/11/2021
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to set up, operate, monitor and shut down a separation process to ensure there is good separation between the endosperm and bran for further processing.This unit applies to individuals who work in a grain processing environment under the direction of the miller or head miller. It typically targets the production worker responsible for applying basic operating principles to the operation and monitoring of scratch and sizing equipment and processes.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures according to state/territory health and safety 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 the scratch and sizing equipment and process for operation
- 1.1 Confirm materials are available according to operating requirements
- 1.2 Carry out pre-start checks according to operator instructions
- 1.3 Identify and confirm work area is clean according to food safety standards, and equipment is not locked out
- 1.4 Select, fit and use personal protective equipment and clothing as required by the safety policy
- 1.5 Check processing or operating parameters to meet safety requirements
2. Operate and monitor equipment
- 2.1 Operate the process according to safe work procedures
- 2.2 Identify any variation in equipment operation, and report to head miller
- 2.3 Take and check product samples to confirm that specifications are met and bran is not adhered to the endosperm
- 2.4 Identify and report out-of-specification product and process outcomes according to workplace procedures
- 2.5 Maintain the work area according to safe work and food safety procedures
- 2.6 Maintain workplace records according to workplace procedures
3. Shut down the scratch and sizing process
- 3.1 Identify the appropriate shutdown procedure
- 3.2 Shut down the process safely according to operating procedures
- 3.3 Identify and report maintenance requirements according to workplace procedures
- 3.4 Ensure waste is disposed of in line with environmental requirements
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BBF57 | FBPGRA2007 | Operate a scratch and sizing process | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BHA7 | FBP30121 | Certificate III in Food Processing | Qualification |