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Operate a fill and seal process

Operate a fill and seal process

Unit of competency
National Code
FBPOPR2021
State Code
BBH05
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
55
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to set up, operate, adjust and shut down a fill and seal process.This unit applies to individuals who work under general supervision and exercise limited autonomy in a food processing packing environment. It typically applies to the worker responsible for applying basic operating principles to the operation and monitoring of a filling and sealing process and associated equipment. This is a primary packaging process to fill product into packaging, including bottles, boxes, drums, bladders and pails. It can apply to both aseptic and non-aseptic filling and sealing processes.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 for work in processing area
  • 1.1 Read or listen to work instructions from supervisor and clarify where needed
  • 1.2 Identify work health and safety hazards and tell supervisor
  • 1.3 Wear appropriate personal protective equipment and ensure correct fit
  • 1.4 Confirm that materials and packaging components and consumables are available to meet food safety and operating requirements
  • 1.5 Identify and confirm cleaning and maintenance requirements and status
2. Prepare the filling and sealing equipment and process for operation
  • 2.1 Fit machine and adjust machine components and related attachments to meet safety and operating requirements
  • 2.2 Enter operating parameters as required to meet safety and production requirements
  • 2.3 Carry out pre-start checks, adjusting equipment performance according to work health and safety and operating procedures
3. Operate and monitor the filling and sealing process
  • 3.1 Start, operate and monitor the process for variation in operating conditions
  • 3.2 Monitor packaging quality and seal integrity to meet safety and production requirements
  • 3.3 Identify, rectify and report out-of-specification equipment, product or process outcomes according to workplace requirements
  • 3.4 Follow and apply workplace cleaning and environmental procedures
4. Shut down the filling and sealing process
  • 4.1 Identify the appropriate shutdown procedure and implement
  • 4.2 Report maintenance requirements according to workplace procedures
  • 4.3 Maintain workplace records according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D4609 FDFOP2021A Operate a fill and seal process Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODL36 FBPBPG2011 Operate a fill and seal process Unit of competency