Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
22/07/2026 11:48 PM AWST
22/07/2026 11:48 PM AWST
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Operate and monitor a filtration process
Operate and monitor a filtration process
Unit of competency
National Code
FBPOPR3010
FBPOPR3010
State Code
ODL82
ODL82
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
23/11/2021
Field of Education
030307 - Food Processing Technology
Original Release Date
23/11/2021
Nominal Hours
55
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to set up, operate, adjust and shut down a filtration process to filter products such as juice, milk and edible oils. The unit includes the use of membrane and other filter systems.This unit applies to individuals who work in a food processing environment. It typically applies to the production worker responsible for applying basic operating principles to the operation and monitoring of a filtration process and associated equipment.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 work in processing area
- 1.1 Confirm materials are available to meet product specification
- 1.2 Confirm cleaning and maintenance requirements and status according to health, safety and food safety requirements
- 1.3 Wear appropriate personal protective clothing and ensure correct fit
2. Prepare the filtration equipment and process for operation
- 2.1 Fit machine components and related attachments, and adjust to meet operating requirements
- 2.2 Enter processing and operating parameters to meet safety and production requirements
- 2.3 Carry out pre-start checks according to safe work procedures
3. Operate and monitor equipment
- 3.1 Start, operate and monitor the process according to safe work procedures
- 3.2 Monitor the process to confirm that solids are separated from liquid, and specifications are met
- 3.3 Take samples and test to ensure product meets specifications
- 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 requirements
4. Shut down the filtration process
- 4.1 Identify the appropriate shutdown procedure
- 4.2 Shut down the process according to safe work 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BBG72 | FBPOPR2037 | Operate a filtration process | Unit of competency |
| BBF60 | FBPOPR2057 | Operate a membrane process | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BHA7 | FBP30121 | Certificate III in Food Processing | Qualification |
| BJA6 | AHC33722 | Certificate III in Protected Horticulture | Qualification |