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Render edible products

Render edible products

Unit of competency
National Code
AMPREN306
State Code
ODP00
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
28/10/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
13/04/2022
Field of Education
030307 - Food Processing Technology
Original Release Date
13/04/2022
Nominal Hours
70
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to operate rendering equipment and produce an edible product, including preparation, loading raw material, operation, monitoring and shut down of the rendering processes. This unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction in an industrial rendering plant and who are responsible for operating and monitoring a rendering process. It includes safety compliance using Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) techniques, process and product quality requirements, and solving problems that arise with the process. All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and safety, environmental and meat rendering 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 for operation of rendering process
  • 1.1 Check work order, operational status of services and availability of consumables
  • 1.2 Identify hazards, assess and control risks according to workplace health and safety procedures
  • 1.3 Identify food safety hazards, assess and control risks according to HACCP principles
  • 1.4 Select and fit personal protective equipment and contamination control equipment
  • 1.5 Undertake preoperational checks of machinery and equipment according to workplace procedures and/or manufacturer requirements
  • 1.6 Clean and sanitise tools and equipment according to contamination control
  • 1.7 Undertake workplace procedures for safe movement of workers and visitors in and around rendering plant and equipment
  • 1.8 Identify emergency stops and isolation controls in work area
2. Receive and check raw materials
  • 2.1 Receive raw materials from approved suppliers and/or internal sources
  • 2.2. Control transfer of raw materials into bulk bins and/or the processing equipment according to workplace procedures
  • 2.3 Check raw material for compliance with raw material specification and regulatory requirements
  • 2.4 Report defects in raw materials promptly and take corrective action
3. Operate and monitor rendering process
  • 3.1 Start up and monitor rendering machinery plant and equipment according to product requirements
  • 3.2 Monitor and adjust rendering temperature and duration to achieve required finished product specifications
  • 3.3 Discharge product effectively and adjust outflow according to workplace procedures
  • 3.4 Take and test samples to ensure compliance with product specifications according to workplace quality assurance (QA) program
  • 3.5 Monitor odours and other environmental emissions according to workplace procedures
  • 3.6 Identify sources of potential product contamination and take preventative measures
  • 3.7 Identify production problems and rectify processing faults according to workplace procedures
  • 3.8 Maintain cleanliness of work area in accordance with hygiene and safety requirements
4. Package and label finished product
  • 4.1 Inspect rendered products to confirm all product specifications are met in readiness for packaging
  • 4.2 Package rendered products using approved materials and label according to client, QA program, traceability, regulatory and export requirements
  • 4.3 Transfer products to approved storage areas according to workplace procedures
  • 4.4 Isolate samples of bagged product for future testing according to QA program
  • 4.5 Dispatch packaged products according to workplace procedures
5. Shut down rendering process
  • 5.1 Perform rendering process shutdown according to workplace procedures
  • 5.2 Clean machinery, equipment and work areas according to QA program, regulatory and hygiene requirements
  • 5.3 Identify and report maintenance requirements according to workplace
  • 5.4 Maintain workplace records in appropriate format
  • 5.5 Conduct handover of rendering process for edible product to another team member when required
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAY73 AMPA3089 Produce rendered products hygienically Unit of competency
BAY77 AMPA3090 Render edible products Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BHD8 AMP30421 Certificate III in Meat Processing (Rendering) Qualification