Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
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Operate and monitor a liquid, mash or block stock feed process
Operate and monitor a liquid, mash or block stock feed process
Unit of competency
National Code
FBPGRA3017
FBPGRA3017
State Code
ODL08
ODL08
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
23/11/2021
Field of Education
030307 - Food Processing Technology
Original Release Date
23/11/2021
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to set up, operate, monitor and shut down process equipment used to produce liquid, mash or block stock feed. It also includes troubleshooting routine problems that occur with processing.The unit applies to plant operators involved in the production of liquid, mash and block stock feeds for a variety of animal species and animal production requirements. Operators take responsibility to implement standard operating procedures as directed. Stock feeds can be prepared as standard products or to particular customer specification.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, in accordance with 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 equipment and process for operation
- 1.1 Confirm materials are available to meet product recipe requirements
- 1.2 Select, fit and use personal protective clothing and equipment according to safety requirements
- 1.3 Identify and confirm cleaning and maintenance requirements have been met according to health, safety and food safety procedures
- 1.4 Fit and adjust machine components and related attachments according to operating requirements and safety procedures
- 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 the process according to safe operating procedures
- 2.2 Monitor equipment and services to ensure optimal operations
- 2.3 Identify any variation in equipment operation, and troubleshoot to identify solution
- 2.4 Adjust equipment performance to ensure optimum performance
- 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 process
- 3.1 Identify the appropriate shutdown procedure
- 3.2 Shut down the process safely according to operating procedures
- 3.3 Identify and report maintenance requirements 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BBG61 | FBPGRA2001 | Operate a liquid, mash or block stockfeed process | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BHA7 | FBP30121 | Certificate III in Food Processing | Qualification |