Operate a granulation and compression process

Unit of competency Outline

Date retreived
22/07/2026 5:59 AM AWST

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Unit of competency

National Code
FBPCON2006

State Code
BBH18

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

Description

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to set up, operate, adjust and shut down a granulation and compression process.This unit applies to individuals who work under general supervision as production workers and are responsible for the operation and monitoring of granulation and compression equipment in a confectionery production environment.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 granulation equipment and process for operation

1.1 Confirm materials are available according to workplace procedure
1.2 Identify and confirm cleaning and maintenance requirements
1.3 Identify safety requirements and wear appropriate personal protective equipment ensuring correct fit
1.4 Set the granulation process to production specifications according to equipment operating instructions
1.5 Check and adjust equipment performance according to operating parameters
1.6 Carry out pre-start checks according to operating procedures

2. Prepare the compression process for operation

2.1 Confirm granulation materials are available according to workplace procedure
2.2 Set the compression process to production specifications
2.3 Check and adjust equipment performance according to operating parameters
2.4 Carry out pre-start checks according to operating procedures

3. Operate and monitor the granulation and compression process

3.1 Start and operate the process safely according to operating instructions and safety procedures
3.2 Combine ingredients in specified sequence according to recipe and procedures
3.3 Confirm granules of the required particle size are produced according to product specifications
3.4 Ensure the compression process produces compressed product to specification
3.5 Monitor equipment to identify variation in operating conditions
3.6 Identify variation in equipment operation and report maintenance requirements according to workplace procedures
3.7 Identify, rectify or report out-of-specification product or process outcomes according to workplace procedures
3.8 Maintain the work area according to workplace procedures
3.9 Maintain workplace records according to workplace procedures

4. Shut down the compression process

4.1 Identify the appropriate shutdown procedure according to operating instructions
4.2 Shut down the process safely according to shutdown procedures
4.3 Identify and report maintenance requirements according to workplace procedures

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Replaces

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
D4526	FDFCON2006A	Operate a granulation and compression process	Unit of competency

Replaced By

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
ODL03	FBPCON3005	Operate and monitor a granulation and compression process	Unit of competency

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
BDO8	FBP20117	Certificate II in Food Processing	Qualification
BDP2	FBP20317	Certificate II in Food Processing (Sales)	Qualification