Unit of competency Outline
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Operate a liquid, mash or block stockfeed process
Operate a liquid, mash or block stockfeed process
Unit of competency
National Code
FBPGRA2001
FBPGRA2001
State Code
BBG61
BBG61
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
27/07/2018
Field of Education
030307 - Food Processing Technology
Original Release Date
27/07/2018
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to set up, operate, adjust and shut down process equipment used to produce liquid, mash or block stockfeed.The unit applies to plant operators involved in the production of liquid, mash and block stockfeeds for a variety of animal species and animal production requirements. Stockfeeds 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 work health and safety, and food safety regulations, legislation and standards 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 the equipment and process for operation
- 1.1 Confirm materials are available according to operating requirements
- 1.2 Identify and confirm cleaning and maintenance requirements have been met according to work health and safety and food safety procedures
- 1.3 Fit and adjust machine components and related attachments according to operating requirements and safety procedures
- 1.4 Select, fit and use personal protective equipment according to safety requirements
- 1.5 Enter processing or operating parameters to meet safety and production requirements
- 1.6 Check and adjust equipment performance to ensure optimum performance
- 1.7 Carry out pre-start checks according to operator instructions
2. Operate and monitor the liquid, mash or block stockfeed process
- 2.1 Start and operate the process according to work health and safety and operating procedures
- 2.2 Monitor equipment to identify variation in operating conditions
- 2.3 Identify variation in equipment operation and report maintenance requirements
- 2.4 Identify, rectify or report out-of-specification product or process outcomes
- 2.5 Maintain the work area according to work health and safety and food safety procedures
- 2.6 Maintain workplace 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
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D4550 | FDFGR2001A | Operate a liquid, mash or block stockfeed process | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ODL08 | FBPGRA3017 | Operate and monitor a liquid, mash or block stock feed process | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BDO8 | FBP20117 | Certificate II in Food Processing | Qualification |
| BDP2 | FBP20317 | Certificate II in Food Processing (Sales) | Qualification |