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Clean work area during operations

Clean work area during operations

Unit of competency
National Code
AMPX202
State Code
BAX93
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
04/08/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
13/12/2016
Field of Education
039909 - Cleaning
Original Release Date
13/12/2016
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to perform ongoing cleaning and housekeeping tasks for a production area during working hours.This unit is applicable to workers in meat processing plants, smallgoods factories, knackeries, food service operations and wholesale operations.This unit must be delivered and assessed in the context of Australian meat processing standards and regulations.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Remove waste from work areas
  • 1.1 Deposit waste into correct bins, hoppers and chutes in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 1.2 Use correct shovels, brooms and bins when gathering waste material to avoid cross-contamination of product and work areas
  • 1.3 Keep work area free from waste or trimmings to ensure a safe working environment for fellow workers
  • 1.4 Maintain segregation of edible and inedible product at all times (where applicable)
  • 1.5 Perform work without contaminating edible product (where applicable)
  • 1.6 Shift waste in bins and tubs in accordance with manual handling procedures
2. Clean areas during production
  • 2.1 Clean work areas in accordance with workplace requirements including Quality Assurance (QA) and workplace health and safety requirements
  • 2.2 Clean work areas while avoiding contamination of product
  • 2.3 Use cleaning chemicals as directed and in accordance with standard workplace procedures (where part of an individual's duties)
3. Wash and store cleaning equipment, tubs and bins
  • 3.1 Roll and store hoses safely in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 3.2 Clean and store brooms, shovels and scrubbing brushes appropriately when not in use
  • 3.3 Store chemicals, if used, in accordance with workplace requirements in designated locations
  • 3.4 Sanitise all bins, tubs etc in accordance with workplace requirements (where applicable)
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D8995 MTMPS201C Clean work area during operations Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OFI70 AMPOPR201 Clean work area during operations Unit of competency