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Operate batch cooker

Operate batch cooker

Unit of competency
National Code
AMPA3082
State Code
BAY83
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
04/08/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
13/12/2016
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
13/12/2016
Nominal Hours
80
Description
This unit describes skills and knowledge required to operate a batch cooker.This unit is applicable to workers in rendering plants.All work should be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, customer requirements and product specifications.This unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work including limited responsibility for the work of others. They provide and communicate solutions to a range of predictable problems.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.This unit must be delivered and assessed in the context of Australian meat processing standards and regulations.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Load batch cooker
  • 1.1 Load batch cooker to correct quantity in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 1.2 Explain implications for product quality and productivity if cooker is incorrectly loaded
  • 1.3 Identify effect on outcome of different types of raw materials
2. Cook raw materials
  • 2.1 Monitor and control flow into cooker
  • 2.2 Monitor and adjust temperature in accordance with workplace and health and safety requirements
  • 2.3 Monitor outflow for workplace requirements
  • 2.4 Apply pressure (if appropriate) in accordance with workplace and regulatory requirements
3. Unload batch cooker
  • 3.1 Test product to ensure batch is cooked to workplace requirements.
  • 3.2 Identify effects of overcooking
  • 3.3 Empty cooker in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 3.4 Identify and comply with workplace health and safety requirements for the operation and unloading of a batch cooker
4. Monitor environmental controls
  • 4.1 Monitor vapours to ensure they are condensed in accordance with regulatory requirements
  • 4.2 Monitor non-condensed emissions to scrubber, bio-filter and/or after burner in accordance with regulatory requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D8962 MTMP3081C Operate batch cooker Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODO95 AMPREN301 Operate and monitor a batch rendering process Unit of competency