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Operate wet rendering process

Operate wet rendering process

Unit of competency
National Code
AMPA3085
State Code
BAY82
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
04/08/2016
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
13/12/2016
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
13/12/2016
Nominal Hours
100
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to operate wet rendering process.This unit is applicable to workers in a rendering plant.All work should be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, customer requirements and product specifications.This unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work including limited responsibility for the work of others. They provide and communicate solutions to a range of predictable problems.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.This unit must be delivered and assessed in the context of Australian meat processing standards and regulations.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Operate metal detector
  • 1.1 Regularly check metal detector sensitivity
  • 1.2 Operate metal detector in accordance with workplace requirements
2. Operate and maintain size reduction equipment
  • 2.1 Operate mincer in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.2 Change knives and plates daily in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.3 Identify and comply with workplace health and safety requirements
3. Monitor pre-heating
  • 3.1 Perform start-up procedure in accordance with workplace and manufacturer's requirements
  • 3.2 Monitor feed rate
  • 3.3 Balance in and out feed
4. Monitor press or decanter
  • 4.1 Monitor press or decanter in accordance with workplace and manufacturer's specifications
5. Monitor movement of solids to dryer
  • 5.1 Monitor temperature in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 5.2 Monitor feed rate
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D8965 MTMP3084C Operate wet rendering process Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODO98 AMPREN303 Operate and monitor a low temperature wet rendering process Unit of competency