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Operate and monitor a hydrogenation process

Operate and monitor a hydrogenation process

Unit of competency
National Code
FBPOIL3008
State Code
ODK84
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
030307 - Food Processing Technology
Original Release Date
23/11/2021
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to set up, operate, adjust and shut down a hydrogenation process to improve the hardness, viscosity, flavour and shelf-life of oils.This unit applies to individuals who apply basic operating principles to the operation and monitoring of a hydrogenation process in an edible oils production environment. Processes may be batch or continuous, and apply to single or multiple product types.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 hydrogenation and related equipment for operation
  • 1.1 Ensure oil stock and emulsion are available to meet product recipe requirements
  • 1.2 Identify safety requirements and wear appropriate personal protective equipment, ensuring correct fit
  • 1.3 Confirm services are available, and equipment is cleaned and not locked out
  • 1.4 Acknowledge and load recipe to meet production requirements
  • 1.5 Conduct pre-start checks according to operator instructions
2. Operate and monitor equipment
  • 2.1 Start up and operate the hydrogenation process according to safe operating procedures
  • 2.2 Ensure equipment and hoses are placed for optimal operations and to ensure safety
  • 2.3 Monitor equipment and services to ensure optimal operations
  • 2.4 Identify and report irregularities in equipment operation, and report any maintenance requirements
  • 2.5 Confirm specifications are met at each stage according to production specifications
  • 2.6 Identify, rectify or report out-of-specification product or process outcomes according to workplace procedures
  • 2.7 Maintain work area according to workplace guidelines
  • 2.8 Test hydrogenised oil samples to ensure product meets specifications
  • 2.9 Record processing information in required format in line with workplace requirements
3. Shut down the hydrogenation process
  • 3.1 Identify appropriate shutdown procedure
  • 3.2 Shut down process safely according to operating procedures
  • 3.3 Identify and report maintenance requirements according to workplace requirements
  • 3.4 Ensure waste is disposed of in line with environmental requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BBG98 FBPGPS2006 Operate a hydrogenation process Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BHA7 FBP30121 Certificate III in Food Processing Qualification