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Clean equipment in place

Clean equipment in place

Unit of competency
National Code
FBPOPR2094
State Code
ODL94
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 prepare process equipment for cleaning in place (CIP) or in-line. It applies to food processing equipment that is fixed in place and cannot be moved to a cleaning station. It requires the operator to initiate, monitor and control variables during cleaning.This unit applies to individuals who work in food processing facilities performing a defined range of activities, most of which are routine and predictable.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures according to 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 cleaning
  • 1.1 Receive instructions from supervisor and clarify where required
  • 1.2 Identify health and safety hazards in the workplace and inform supervisor
  • 1.3 Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and ensure correct fit
  • 1.4 Confirm that chemical stocks are available to meet cleaning and food safety requirements
  • 1.5 Confirm that services are available and ready for operation
  • 1.6 Plan equipment shut down and take equipment off-line for cleaning
  • 1.7 Configure equipment and related valves and pipework to confirm readiness for cleaning
  • 1.8 Set the plant for the cleaning cycle
2. Operate and monitor the cleaning process
  • 2.1 Carry out the cleaning cycle as directed
  • 2.2 Monitor the cleaning process for completeness
  • 2.3 Record cleaning data in line with workplace guidelines
  • 2.4 Verify that cleaning has been effective
  • 2.5 Identify, rectify and report out-of-specification process and equipment performance
3. Dispose of waste and return plant to operating condition
  • 3.1 Flush cleaning chemicals from plant and dispose of waste in line with organisational and environmental guidelines
  • 3.2 Set up plant to meet operational requirements
  • 3.3 Conduct work according to workplace environmental guidelines
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
OAN55 FBPOPR2063 Clean equipment in place Unit of competency