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Operate an extrusion process

Operate an extrusion process

Unit of competency
National Code
FBPOPR2036
State Code
BBH50
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
23/01/2018
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
27/07/2018
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
27/07/2018
Nominal Hours
55
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to set up, operate, adjust and shut down an extrusion process.This unit applies to individuals who work under general supervision and exercise limited autonomy in a food processing environment. It typically applies to the production worker responsible for applying basic operating principles to the operation and monitoring of an extrusion process and associated equipment.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, in accordance with State/Territory work health and safety, and food safety regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for work in extrusion processing area
  • 1.1 Confirm materials are available to meet operating requirements
  • 1.2 Identify and confirm cleaning and maintenance requirements and status according to work health and safety and food safety requirements
  • 1.3 Wear appropriate personal protective clothing and ensure correct fit
2. Prepare the extrusion equipment and process for operation
  • 2.1 Enter processing and operating parameters as required to meet safety and production requirements
  • 2.2 Check equipment performance and adjust according to production requirements
  • 2.3 Carry out pre-start checks according to work health and safety and operating procedures
3. Operate and monitor the extrusion process
  • 3.1 Deliver ingredients and additives to the extrusion process in the required quantities and sequence
  • 3.2 Monitor preparation of the mass to confirm that specifications are met and mass is suitable for extrusion
  • 3.3 Start, operate and monitor the extrusion process for variation in operating conditions according to workplace procedures
  • 3.4 Identify, rectify and report out-of-specification equipment, product or process outcomes according to workplace requirements
  • 3.5 Follow and apply workplace housekeeping and environmental procedures
4. Shut down the extrusion process
  • 4.1 Identify the appropriate shutdown procedure
  • 4.2 Shut down the process according to work health and safety and operating procedures
  • 4.3 Identify and report maintenance requirements according to workplace procedures
  • 4.4 Maintain workplace records according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D4624 FDFOP2036A Operate an extrusion process Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODL13 FBPOPR3024 Operate and monitor an extrusion process Unit of competency