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Operate and monitor a pelleting process

Operate and monitor a pelleting process

Unit of competency
National Code
FBPGRA3018
State Code
ODL27
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 set up, operate, adjust and shut down process equipment to compress mash into pellets and to finish pellets.The unit applies to individuals who work in an animal feed production environment. It typically targets the production worker responsible for applying basic operating principles to the operation and monitoring of pelleting equipment and processes.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures according to 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. Prepare the pelleting equipment and process for operation
  • 1.1 Confirm materials are available to meet product specification requirements
  • 1.2 Select, fit and use personal protective equipment
  • 1.3 Identify and confirm cleaning and maintenance requirements have been met according to health, safety and food safety requirements
  • 1.4 Fit and adjust machine components and related attachments according to product specification and operating requirements
  • 1.5 Enter processing or operating parameters to meet safety and production requirements
  • 1.6 Carry out pre-start checks according to operator instructions
2. Operate and monitor equipment
  • 2.1 Start and operate process according to safe operating procedures
  • 2.2 Monitor equipment to ensure optimal operations
  • 2.3 Identify variation in equipment operation, troubleshoot to identify solution, and adjust
  • 2.4 Confirm product specifications are being met at each stage according to production specifications
  • 2.5 Identify, rectify or report out-of-specification product or process outcomes
  • 2.6 Maintain the work area according to safe work and food safety procedures
  • 2.7 Maintain workplace records, including traceability and biosecurity records, according to workplace procedures
3. Shut down the pelleting process
  • 3.1 Identify appropriate shutdown procedure
  • 3.2 Shut down process safely according to operating procedures
  • 3.3 Identify and report maintenance requirements records according to workplace procedures
  • 3.4 Ensure waste is disposed of in line with environmental requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BBG66 FBPGRA2009 Operate a pelleting process Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
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