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Package product using gas flushing process

Package product using gas flushing process

Unit of competency
National Code
AMPPKG201
State Code
OFJ65
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Pending
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
02/02/2026
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Field of Education
030307 - Food Processing Technology
Original Release Date
Nominal Hours
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to operate packaging processes that incorporate gas flushing, a process to extend the shelf life of product.This unit applies to individuals who work under general supervision to operate packaging equipment in food or meat processing premises.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, in accordance with state/territory health and safety, food and meat safety regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.Mandatory workplace requirements apply to the assessment of this unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for using gas flushing process
  • 1.1 Receive work instructions and clarify where required
  • 1.2 Identify health, safety and food safety hazards for the gas flushing process, and inform supervisor
  • 1.3 Set up machinery for packaging process according to workplace requirements
  • 1.4 Set up and check gas cylinders according to workplace requirements and supplier's specifications
  • 1.5 Set up supply of packaging consumables in appropriate positions on packaging line
2. Operate gas flushing process to throughput requirements
  • 2.1 Operate packaging machinery, maintaining throughput requirements according to manufacturer's specifications and workplace, health and safety, quality assurance and hygiene and sanitation requirements
  • 2.2 Monitor equipment operations to ensure specifications are met
  • 2.3 Report and/or rectify equipment and auxiliaries operating issues according to workplace requirements
3. Check package and perform gas flushing
  • 3.1 Assess packaged product according to workplace and hygiene and sanitation requirements
  • 3.2 Take appropriate action if product is out-of-specification
  • 3.3 Label packaged product according to workplace requirements
  • 3.4 Perform gas flushing according to workplace requirements
4. Replace gas cylinders
  • 4.1 Remove empty gas cylinders according to workplace procedures
  • 4.2 Replace empty cylinders with full cylinders according to workplace procedures
5. Clean machinery and accessories
  • 5.1 Clean machinery and accessories according to manufacturer's specifications and workplace, health and safety, and hygiene and sanitation requirements
  • 5.2 Report routine maintenance requirements
  • 5.3 Maintain workplace records according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAX83 AMPX217 Package product using gas flushing process Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BTT3 AMP20126 Certificate II in Meat Processing Qualification
BTT4 AMP20426 Certificate II in Meat Retailing Qualification