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Operate an encapsulation process

Operate an encapsulation process

Unit of competency
National Code
FBPPHM3012
State Code
OAN36
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
18/12/2018
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
18/04/2019
Field of Education
030307 - Food Processing Technology
Original Release Date
18/04/2019
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to set up, operate, adjust and shut down an encapsulation process in a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility.The unit applies to individuals who apply Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and operating principles to the encapsulation process. Individuals work under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work. No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare encapsulation process for operation
  • 1.1 Confirm materials and equipment are available to meet production requirements
  • 1.2 Confirm cleaning and maintenance requirements and status
  • 1.3 Select and fit personal protective equipment and contamination prevention clothing according to workplace procedures
  • 1.4 Fit and adjust machine components and related attachments according to production requirements and equipment operation and maintenance manual
  • 1.5 Enter processing and operating parameters according to safety and production requirements
  • 1.6 Check and adjust equipment performance, according to equipment operating procedures
  • 1.7 Conduct pre-start checks according to workplace procedures
2. Operate and monitor encapsulation process
  • 2.1 Start up and monitor encapsulation process to confirm specifications are within required limits
  • 2.2 Identify and report out of limit capsule products or processes according to workplace procedures
  • 2.3 Maintain work area according to workplace cleaning standards
  • 2.4 Conduct process according to safety and environmental requirements
  • 2.5 Contain, remove and report spillages according to workplace procedures
  • 2.6 Complete documentation according to workplace procedures
3. Shut down encapsulation process
  • 3.1 Confirm the workplace procedures for shutting down the process
  • 3.2 Complete end-of-batch procedures according to batch instructions and workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Safely shut down the process
  • 3.4 Complete records according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D4685 FDFPH2010A Operate an encapsulation process Unit of competency