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Operate a mixing or blending process

Operate a mixing or blending process

Unit of competency
National Code
FBPOPR2028
State Code
BBG29
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
23/01/2018
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
27/07/2018
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
27/07/2018
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to combine ingredients and additives in the correct quantities and sequence, and to operate and shut down mixing and blending equipment to achieve the required mix characteristics.This unit applies to individuals who work under general supervision and exercise limited autonomy in the food processing industry. Mixes may include concentrated pre-mixes or bulk blends. The output of this process may be a product requiring further processing or for external use.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, in accordance with State/Territory food safety, and work health and safety, regulations and legislation 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 for work in processing area
  • 1.1 Confirm materials are available to meet production requirements
  • 1.2 Wear appropriate personal protective clothing and ensure correct fit according to work health and safety requirements
  • 1.3 Prepare pre-mixes according to food safety and job requirements
  • 1.4 Identify and confirm cleaning and maintenance requirements and status
2. Prepare the mixing or blending equipment and process for operation
  • 2.1 Fit machine components and related attachments and adjust to meet operating requirements
  • 2.2 Enter processing or operating parameters to meet production requirements
  • 2.3 Check equipment performance and adjust according to operating requirements
  • 2.4 Perform pre-start checks according to operator instructions
3. Operate and monitor the mixing or blending process
  • 3.1 Deliver ingredients and additives to the mixer in the required quantities and sequence to meet recipe specifications
  • 3.2 Start, operate and monitor the process for variation in operating conditions according to work health and safety and operating procedures
  • 3.3 Monitor the mixing process to confirm that specifications are met
  • 3.4 Identify, rectify and report out-of-specification equipment, product or process outcomes according to workplace requirements
  • 3.5 Transfer mix to required production or storage location according to food safety and workplace procedures
  • 3.6 Follow and apply workplace cleaning and environmental procedures
4. Shut down the mixing or blending process
  • 4.1 Identify the appropriate shutdown procedure
  • 4.2 Shut down the process safely according to operating procedures
  • 4.3 Identify and report maintenance requirements according to workplace procedures
  • 4.4 Maintain workplace records in required format
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D4616 FDFOP2028A Operate a mixing or blending process Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODM35 FBPOPR2082 Operate a mixing or blending process Unit of competency