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Operate the bottle sealing process

Operate the bottle sealing process

Unit of competency
National Code
FBPBPG3004
State Code
OAL59
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
18/12/2018
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
18/04/2019
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
18/04/2019
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to set up, operate and shut down a range of semi-automated bottling and packaging equipment involved in the bottle sealing process in a bottling and packing environment.The unit applies to individuals who are responsible for operating and monitoring a bottle sealing process and associated equipment. They work under broad direction and exercise autonomy and judgement where required. All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and safety, and food safety regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to operate bottle sealing equipment
  • 1.1 Interpret work instructions, including identifying potential health and safety in the workplace hazards and controls
  • 1.2 Select, fit and use appropriate personal protective equipment
  • 1.3 Ensure that product and dry goods are available to meet bottle sealing requirements
  • 1.4 Ensure that services are available and ready for operation
  • 1.5 Prepare bottle sealing equipment and check to confirm readiness for use
  • 1.6 Set-up equipment to meet bottle sealing requirements
2. Operate and monitor the bottle sealing process
  • 2.1 Start up bottle sealing equipment according to operating instructions
  • 2.2 Monitor control points to confirm performance is maintained within equipment operation specification
  • 2.3 Seal bottles according to requirements
  • 2.4 Monitor bottle sealing equipment to confirm operating condition
  • 2.5 Identify, rectify and report out-of-specification end product, process and equipment performance according to workplace procedures
  • 2.6 Liaise with operators in other work areas to ensure ongoing bottling process runs efficiently and effectively
3. Shut down the bottle supply process
  • 3.1 Shut down bottle sealing equipment according to operating instructions
  • 3.2 Prepare bottle sealing equipment for cleaning according to workplace procedures
4. Conduct housekeeping activities
  • 4.1 Carry out cleaning procedures
  • 4.2 Collect, treat and dispose of or recycle waste generated by both the process and cleaning procedures
  • 4.3 Record workplace information according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S7853 FDFBP2004A Operate the bottle sealing process Unit of competency