Unit of competency Outline

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Operate the bird receival and hanging process

Operate the bird receival and hanging process

Unit of competency
National Code
AMPP207
State Code
BBG52
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
23/01/2018
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
06/04/2018
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
06/04/2018
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to receive and hang live poultry.This unit applies to individuals who apply basic operating principles to the bird receival equipment and processes in a poultry processing environment.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, in accordance with State/Territory food safety, work health and safety, and environmental codes, regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare the receiving and hanging equipment and process for operation
  • 1.1 Confirm live birds are available for production requirements
  • 1.2 Identify and confirm cleaning and maintenance requirements
  • 1.3 Identify and fit personal protective clothing and equipment as required by workplace safety procedures
  • 1.4 Fit and adjust machine components and related attachments according to production requirements
  • 1.5 Conduct pre-start checks according to workplace requirements
2. Receive and hang birds
  • 2.1 Inspect and confirm birds against load documentation
  • 2.2 Operate conveyors and related equipment to meet unloading requirements
  • 2.3 Monitor equipment to identify variation in operating conditions and adjust or report variations according to production requirements
  • 2.4 Monitor each stage of the process to confirm specifications are met
  • 2.5 Identify, rectify or report out-of-specification product or process outcomes
  • 2.6 Inspect bird condition and remove unacceptable birds according to workplace procedures
  • 2.7 Hang birds according to workplace procedures
  • 2.8 Complete workplace records in required format
3. Shut down the receiving and hanging process
  • 3.1 Identify and implement procedures for shutting down the receival conveyors and related equipment
  • 3.2 Identify and report maintenance requirements according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D4706 FDFPO2007A Operate the bird receival and hanging process Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OFJ49 AMPPOU202 Operate the bird receival and hanging process Unit of competency