Unit of competency Outline
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Operate and monitor a granulation and compression process
Operate and monitor a granulation and compression process
Unit of competency
National Code
FBPCON3005
FBPCON3005
State Code
ODL03
ODL03
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
23/11/2021
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
23/11/2021
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to set up, operate, adjust and shut down a granulation and compression process.This unit applies to individuals who work as production workers and are responsible for the operation and monitoring of granulation and compression equipment in a confectionery production environment.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, in accordance with state/territory health and safety 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 the equipment for ingredient addition
- 1.1 Confirm materials are available for product specification
- 1.2 Deliver ingredients and additives in the required quantities and sequence
2. Prepare the granulation equipment and process for operation
- 2.1 Identify and confirm cleaning and maintenance requirements
- 2.2 Identify safety requirements and wear appropriate personal protective equipment, ensuring correct fit
- 2.3 Identify food safety requirements for the task and product
- 2.4 Set the granulation process to production specifications according to equipment operating instructions
- 2.5 Check and adjust granulation equipment performance according to operating parameters
- 2.6 Carry out pre-start checks according to operating procedures
3. Prepare the compression process for operation
- 3.1 Set the compression process to production specifications
- 3.2 Check and adjust compression equipment performance according to operating parameters
- 3.3 Carry out pre-start checks according to operating procedures
4. Operate and monitor equipment
- 4.1 Start and operate the process safely according to operating instructions and safety procedures
- 4.2 Combine ingredients in specified sequence according to recipe and procedures
- 4.3 Take samples to confirm granules produced are of the required particle size, according to product specifications
- 4.4 Ensure product is compressed to meet product specification
- 4.5 Monitor equipment to identify variation in operating conditions
- 4.6 Adjust equipment operations to meet product specification
- 4.7 Identify, rectify or report out-of-specification product or process outcomes according to workplace procedures
- 4.8 Maintain the work area according to workplace procedures
- 4.9 Maintain workplace records according to workplace procedures
5. Shut down the compression process
- 5.1 Identify the appropriate shutdown procedure according to operating instructions
- 5.2 Shut down the process safely according to shutdown procedures
- 5.3 Identify and report maintenance requirements according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BBH18 | FBPCON2006 | Operate a granulation and compression process | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BHA7 | FBP30121 | Certificate III in Food Processing | Qualification |