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Package product using thermoform process

Package product using thermoform process

Unit of competency
National Code
AMPS201
State Code
BAY18
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
3.00
Current Release Date
18/12/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
13/12/2016
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
13/12/2016
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to package meat and meat products using a thermoform process.Operators in meat processing premises may require this unit to package product and extend shelf life.All work should be carried out to comply with workplace and hygiene requirements.This unit applies to individuals who work under general supervision, exercise limited autonomy and have some accountability for their own work.This unit must be delivered and assessed in the context of Australian meat industry standards and regulations. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Set up and adjust thermoforming machinery and materials
  • 1.1 Set up thermoforming machinery and materials for a variety of product specifications according to manufacturer's specifications and workplace, workplace health and safety, and hygiene requirements
  • 1.2 Adjust thermoforming machinery and materials according to manufacturer's specifications and workplace, health and safety. and hygiene requirements
2. Set up requirements for packaging
  • 2.1 Set up requirements for packaging to workplace, workplace health and safety, and hygiene and sanitation requirements
3. Operate thermoforming machinery
  • 3.1 Operate thermoforming machinery to throughput requirements for a variety of products according to manufacturer's specifications and workplace, workplace health and safety, and hygiene requirements
4. Change dates
  • 4.1 Change dates on the date coder according to manufacturer's specifications and workplace, health and safety, and hygiene requirements
5. Clean machinery and materials
  • 5.1 Clean machinery and accessories according to manufacturer's specifications and workplace, health and safety, and hygiene requirements
6. Monitor and identify faulty product and packaging
  • 6.1 Identify faulty product and packaging according to workplace requirements
7. Report and/or fix operating problems on thermoforming equipment and auxiliaries
  • 7.1 Report and/or fix operating problems on thermoforming equipment and auxiliaries according to workplace requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D9085 MTMS205C Package product using thermoform process Unit of competency