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Operate a forming or shaping process

Operate a forming or shaping process

Unit of competency
National Code
FBPOPR2026
State Code
BBG11
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
23/01/2018
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
27/07/2018
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
27/07/2018
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to set up, operate, adjust and shut down a biscuit forming or shaping process.This unit applies to individuals who work under general supervision and exercise limited autonomy in a biscuit production environment. It typically applies to the production worker responsible for applying basic operating principles to the operation and monitoring of machines and equipment to form and shape biscuit dough. Biscuits may be for human consumption or animal feed.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, in accordance with State/Territory work health and safety, and food safety regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.No occupational 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 Read or listen to work instructions from supervisor and clarify where needed
  • 1.2 Identify work health and safety hazards and tell supervisor
  • 1.3 Wear appropriate personal protective equipment and ensure correct fit according to work health and safety requirements
  • 1.4 Confirm materials and ingredients are available to meet operating and food safety requirements
  • 1.5 Identify and confirm cleaning and maintenance requirements and status
2. Prepare the biscuit forming process for operation
  • 2.1 Fit and adjust machine components and related attachments according to operating requirements
  • 2.2 Enter processing or operating parameters to meet safety and production requirements
  • 2.3 Check and adjust equipment performance according to operating requirements
  • 2.4 Carry out pre-start checks according to operator instructions
3. Operate and monitor the biscuit forming process
  • 3.1 Start, operate and monitor the process for variation in operating conditions according to work health and safety and operating requirements
  • 3.2 Monitor the process to confirm that formed product is produced to specification
  • 3.3 Identify, rectify and report out-of-specification equipment, product or process outcomes according to workplace requirements
4. Shut down the biscuit forming process
  • 4.1 Identify the appropriate shutdown procedure and implement safely
  • 4.2 Report maintenance requirements according to workplace procedures
  • 4.3 Maintain workplace records in required format
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D4614 FDFOP2026A Operate a forming or shaping process Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODM17 FBPHVB3006 Operate and monitor a forming or shaping process Unit of competency