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Operate blood processing plant

Operate blood processing plant

Unit of competency
National Code
AMPA3088
State Code
BAY71
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
60
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to operate a blood processing plant.This unit is applicable to workers in a meat rendering plant.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. Process blood meal
  • 1.1 Follow work instructions for processing blood
  • 1.2 Pump blood from slaughter floor into feeder tanks and visually monitor the quality
  • 1.3 Monitor coagulation of blood
  • 1.4 Dry blood and monitor temperature
  • 1.5 Monitor blood meal for quality
  • 1.6 Take blood meal samples for analysis
  • 1.7 Regulate flow of blood for processing according to work instructions
  • 1.8 Undertake routine maintenance in accordance with workplace specifications
  • 1.9 Meet workplace health and safety requirements for operating a blood processing plant
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D8968 MTMP3087C Operate blood processing plant Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODO99 AMPREN305 Operate a blood coagulation and drying process Unit of competency