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Control batch processing for micronutrients or additives in stock feed

Control batch processing for micronutrients or additives in stock feed

Unit of competency
National Code
FBPGRA3021
State Code
ODL04
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
40
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to select and use micronutrients and additives when undertaking batch processing of grain-based products.This unit applies to individuals who handle, measure, add and record micronutrients and additives in batch processing of grain-based products. The work is carried out under the direction of a mill or production manager.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. Identify finish feed requirement
  • 1.1 Identify product to be manufactured from production schedule, customer order or standard operating procedure (SOP)
  • 1.2 Identify micronutrient or additive requirements from screen, recipe, SOP or supervisor
2. Obtain correct micronutrient or other additive
  • 2.1 Identify storage location for micronutrient or additive according to workplace requirements
  • 2.2 Obtain micronutrient or additive according to SOP
  • 2.3 Read micronutrient or additive label to determine any special mixing, handling or health and safety requirements
  • 2.4 Confirm micronutrients and additive requirements with nutritionist and/or other technical staff
3. Add micronutrient or additive to product
  • 3.1 Match micronutrient or additive to product
  • 3.2 Determine appropriate volume, measurement or proportion of micronutrient or additive
  • 3.3 Measure, prepare and pre-mix micronutrient or additive in line with safety and production requirements
  • 3.4 Add micronutrient or additive to product at appropriate location and stage of processing in line with workplace procedures
  • 3.5 Follow appropriate contamination, quality and traceability procedures according to health, safety and food safety procedures
  • 3.6 Take samples of product and conduct basic tests to ensure product meets specifications
4. Record use of micronutrient or additive
  • 4.1 Record type and amount of micronutrient or additive used in required format
  • 4.2 Generate correct product batch labels and add to product using required method
  • 4.3 Complete workplace records, including traceability and biosecurity records, according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BBG02 FBPGRA3001 Work with micronutrients or additions in stockfeed manufacturing processes Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BHA7 FBP30121 Certificate III in Food Processing Qualification