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Apply principles of refrigeration food storage technology

Apply principles of refrigeration food storage technology

Unit of competency
National Code
MEM23152
State Code
OEX62
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
19/12/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/04/2023
Field of Education
030703 - Industrial Engineering
Original Release Date
19/04/2023
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to recognise common causes of food spoilage and apply the optimum methods for commercial food preservation processes.It applies to manufacturing, servicing and maintenance organisations undertaking refrigeration and air conditioning design, manufacture and installation.The unit is suitable for people working as manufacturing or maintenance technicians, designers and draftspersons, and for those pursuing engineering or related technical qualifications and careers.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Recognise causes of food spoilage
  • 1.1 Obtain and implement work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements for the work area
  • 1.2 Determine causes of food spoilage from observation, testing, measurements and/or supply chain tracking
  • 1.3 Interpret and apply relevant Australian Standards, codes and regulations for food storage and handling
  • 1.4 Consult appropriate personnel to ensure that work is coordinated effectively with others
  • 1.5 Obtain equipment and resources needed for the task in accordance with organisational procedures
2. Analyse food spoilage risks in supply chain
  • 2.1 Identify critical points in the food supply chain and determine the associated risks
  • 2.2 Identify and document risks and propose appropriate risk minimisation strategies
  • 2.3 Check proposed risk minimisation strategies against relevant standards, codes and legislative requirements
  • 2.4 Provide solutions to unplanned situations consistent with organisational procedures
3. Select optimum methods storage of perishable food
  • 3.1 Propose options to minimise food spoilage based on analysis of the produce type, facilities available and supply chain requirements
  • 3.2 Select optimum solutions with respect to equipment, facilities, processing techniques and cost, and discuss with appropriate personnel
  • 3.3 Document adopted storage and handling method in accordance with organisational procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WE965 MEM23152A Apply principles of refrigeration food storage technology Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BIW7 MEM50222 Diploma of Engineering - Technical Qualification