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Operate a case packing process

Operate a case packing process

Unit of competency
National Code
FBPOPR2018
State Code
BBG33
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
45
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to set up, operate, adjust and shut down a secondary packaging process used to form trays or boxes, load and position product, and seal the package.This unit applies to individuals who work under general supervision and exercise limited autonomy in a food processing packing environment. It typically applies to the worker responsible for applying basic operating principles to the operation and monitoring of a case packing process and associated equipment. Case packers may be configured as side loading, wrap around, drop, or pick and place packers.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 the case packing equipment and process for operation
  • 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 (PPE) and ensure correct fit
  • 1.4 Confirm that packaged product and packaging components and consumables are available to meet production and food safety requirements
  • 1.5 Carry out pre-start checks on process and related equipment to confirm readiness for use according to workplace procedures
  • 1.6 Load or position packaging components and consumables according to workplace procedures and safety requirements
  • 1.7 Set parameters to meet safety and packaging requirements
2. Operate and monitor the case packing process
  • 2.1 Start, operate and monitor the process for variation in operating conditions according to work health and safety and operating procedures
  • 2.2 Report any variation in equipment operation according to workplace procedures
  • 2.3 Monitor packaging quality and packaging appearance to confirm that specifications are met
  • 2.4 Identify, rectify and report out-of-specification process outcomes according to workplace requirements
  • 2.5 Follow and apply workplace cleaning and environmental procedures
3. Shut down the case packing process
  • 3.1 Identify the appropriate shutdown procedure and implement safely according to operating procedures
  • 3.2 Identify and report maintenance requirements according to workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Maintain workplace records according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D4606 FDFOP2018A Operate a case packing process Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODL69 FBPBPG2010 Operate a case packing process Unit of competency