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Operate and monitor a heat treatment process

Operate and monitor a heat treatment process

Unit of competency
National Code
FBPOPR3011
State Code
ODL81
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
09/09/2021
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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
60
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to set up, operate, adjust and shut down a heat treatment process.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 heat treatment 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 heat treatment processing area
  • 1.1 Confirm product is available to meet processing requirements
  • 1.2 Identify and confirm equipment has been cleaned according to health, safety and food safety requirements
  • 1.3 Identify safety requirements and wear appropriate personal protective clothing and equipment and ensure correct fit
2. Prepare the heat treatment process for operation
  • 2.1 Fit and adjust 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 workplace requirements
3. Operate and monitor equipment
  • 3.1 Start up and operate the heat treatment process according to standard operating procedures
  • 3.2 Monitor heat treatment equipment to ensure optimal operations
  • 3.3 Identify, rectify and/or report out-of-specification equipment, product or process outcomes according to workplace requirements
  • 3.4 Follow and apply workplace housekeeping, environmental and waste disposal procedures
4. Shut down the heat treatment 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
BBG35 FBPOPR2040 Operate a heat treatment process Unit of competency