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Operate a bulk dry goods transfer process

Operate a bulk dry goods transfer process

Unit of competency
National Code
FBPOPR2077
State Code
ODL53
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
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
23/11/2021
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to receive and transfer bulk (dry) raw materials to storage areas.The unit applies to individuals who work under general supervision in a food processing production environment. It typically applies to workers responsible for the operation and monitoring of a dry ingredients transfer process and associated equipment.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, in accordance with state/territory health and safety, environmental 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 for bulk materials transfer work
  • 1.1 Receive work instructions and clarify, where required
  • 1.2 Identify health, safety and food safety hazards for the bulk dry goods transfer process, and inform supervisor
  • 1.3 Wear appropriate personal protective equipment and clothing and ensure correct fit
  • 1.4 Identify bulk storage locations, ingredient and materials holdings and capacities
  • 1.5 Confirm actual to recorded holding levels
2. Check and prepare bulk materials transfer equipment and process for operation
  • 2.1 Confirm the transfer system equipment is clean and not locked out
  • 2.2 Select transfer equipment settings and operating parameters to meet safety and transfer requirements
  • 2.3 Carry out checks and tests and follow other materials and product clearance procedures prior to transfer
  • 2.4 Establish priorities for materials transfer to match intakes and transfers to storage capacity and production requirements
3. Transfer bulk materials
  • 3.1 Start and operate the transfer process according to safe operating requirements
  • 3.2 Monitor the transfer process to confirm correct location selection, quantities and equipment settings
  • 3.3 Rectify routine transfer issues as they arise
  • 3.4 Transfer bulk dry materials and product to the required location or storage facility
  • 3.5 Maintain a clean and tidy workplace according to health, safety and food safety procedures
  • 3.6 Maintain workplace records in required format
  • 3.7 Conduct work according to workplace environmental guidelines
4. Complete transfer operations
  • 4.1 Select equipment settings to complete transfer operation
  • 4.2 Purge in-flight product from lines according to workplace procedures
  • 4.3 Clean and prepare equipment for further transfer
  • 4.4 Record information on the transfer operation in required format
  • 4.5 Identify and report maintenance requirements according to workplace requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BBG23 FBPOPR2006 Operate a bulk dry goods transfer process Unit of competency