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Operate a tallow refining process

Operate a tallow refining process

Unit of competency
National Code
AMPREN304
State Code
ODO96
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
28/10/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
13/04/2022
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
13/04/2022
Nominal Hours
70
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to operate a tallow refining process, including preparation, rendering, separation, extraction, and shut down. This unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction in an industrial rendering plant and who are responsible for operating a tallow refining process. It includes safety compliance using Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) techniques, process and product quality requirements, and solving problems that arise with the process.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and safety, environmental and meat rendering 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 to refine tallow
  • 1.1 Confirm finished tallow product specifications
  • 1.2 Identify hazards, assess and control risks according to workplace health and safety procedures
  • 1.3 Identify food safety hazards, assess and control risks according to HACCP principles
  • 1.4 Select and fit personal protective equipment and contamination control equipment
  • 1.5 Undertake preoperational checks of machinery and equipment according to workplace procedures and/or manufacturer requirements
  • 1.6 Clean and sanitise tools and equipment according to contamination control requirements
2. Extract tallow from rendered product
  • 2.1 Set up, start up and operate presses according to product requirements and workplace procedures
  • 2.2 Monitor feed rate of rendered product and pressing operation to maximise safe production
  • 2.3 Monitor product in press to ensure finished quality specifications are met and adjust equipment
  • 2.4 Monitor environmental emissions according to workplace procedures
3. Test tallow and unload refining equipment
  • 3.1 Take samples and test to ensure refined tallow product meets specifications
  • 3.2 Identify causes of product faults and rectify according to workplace requirements
  • 3.3 Contain spillages according to workplace and environmental requirements
  • 3.4 Reuse under refined tallow product or discard faulty products according to workplace and environmental requirements
  • 3.5 Transfer refined tallow product according to workplace procedures, quality and safety requirements
4. Shut down tallow refining process
  • 4.1 Clean tallow refining equipment and report maintenance requirements
  • 4.2 Shut the refining process down safely according to operating procedures
  • 4.3 Identify and report maintenance requirements according to workplace procedures
  • 4.4 Maintain workplace records in appropriate format
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAY76 AMPA3087 Operate tallow processing plant Unit of competency
BAY73 AMPA3089 Produce rendered products hygienically Unit of competency