Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
22/07/2026 9:48 PM AWST
22/07/2026 9:48 PM AWST
Whilst all efforts are made to provide accurate and timely information from the relevant source/documentation, please be aware that the information supplied may not be the most current version. The accuracy of the detail has not been confirmed by the Department and therefore should not be relied upon without first confirming the contents.
Operate and monitor a chocolate refining process
Operate and monitor a chocolate refining process
Unit of competency
National Code
FBPCON3007
FBPCON3007
State Code
ODL39
ODL39
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
23/11/2021
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
23/11/2021
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to set up, operate, monitor, adjust and shut down a chocolate mixing and refining process to produce 'flake', which will be conched.This unit applies to individuals who work as production workers and are responsible for the operation and monitoring of mixing and refining equipment used in the manufacture of chocolate.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, in accordance with 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 to mix ingredients
- 1.1 Confirm materials are available for product specification
- 1.2 Identify safety requirements and wear appropriate personal protective equipment, ensuring correct fit
- 1.3 Identify food safety requirements for the task and product
- 1.4 Enter processing or operating parameters according to equipment operating instructions
- 1.5 Conduct pre-start checks according to operating parameters
2. Mix ingredients ready for refining process
- 2.1 Deliver ingredients and additives to the mixer in the required quantities and sequence to meet recipe specifications
- 2.2 Start and operate the mixing process safely according to operating instructions and safety procedures
- 2.3 Monitor equipment to identify variation in operating conditions
- 2.4 Adjust equipment operations to meet product specification
- 2.5 Take samples and confirm that specifications are met at each stage according to workplace procedures
- 2.6 Identify, adjust or report out-of-specification product or process outcomes according to workplace procedures
3. Prepare the refining equipment and process for operation
- 3.1 Confirm materials are available for product specification
- 3.2 Identify and confirm cleaning and maintenance requirements
- 3.3 Fit and adjust machine components and related attachments according to equipment operating instructions
- 3.4 Enter processing or operating parameters according to equipment operating instructions
- 3.5 Check and adjust equipment performance according to operating parameters
- 3.6 Carry out pre-start checks according to operating procedures
4. Operate and monitor equipment
- 4.1 Start and operate the refining process safely according to operating instructions and safety procedures
- 4.2 Monitor equipment and services to identify variation in operating conditions, including temperature of chilled water
- 4.3 Adjust equipment operations to meet product specification
- 4.4 Take samples and confirm that specifications are met at each stage
- 4.5 Identify, adjust or report out-of-specification product or process outcomes according to workplace procedures
- 4.6 Maintain the work area according to workplace procedures
- 4.7 Maintain workplace records according to workplace procedures
5. Shut down the refining process
- 5.1 Identify the appropriate shutdown procedure according to operating instructions
- 5.2 Shut down the process safely according to shutdown procedures
- 5.3 Identify and report maintenance requirements according to workplace procedures
No information
No information
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BBG04 | FBPCON2008 | Operate a chocolate refining process | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BHA7 | FBP30121 | Certificate III in Food Processing | Qualification |