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Manage raw materials

Manage raw materials

Unit of competency
National Code
FBPTEC4012
State Code
OBN40
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
03/02/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
14/05/2020
Field of Education
030307 - Food Processing Technology
Original Release Date
14/05/2020
Nominal Hours
45
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to receive, handle and store raw materials that will be used in the production of food and/or beverages. This unit applies to workers who have responsibility for overseeing the production of food and/or beverages and the quality assurance requirements associated with those products.No licensing or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. However, legislative and regulatory requirements for food processing exist, so local requirements must be checked. All work must comply with Australian food safety standards and relevant codes of practice.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify quality parameters for raw materials
  • 1.1 Identify raw materials required to produce end product
  • 1.2 Identify key quality attributes of raw materials
  • 1.3 Identify compliance issues associated with each raw material
  • 1.4 Identify hazards associated with each raw material
  • 1.5 Develop key raw material product specifications
2. Research suppliers of raw materials
  • 2.1 Identify suppliers of raw materials relevant to end product
  • 2.2 Investigate potential suppliers' capability and capacity to supply consistent quality raw materials
  • 2.3 Identify costs and delivery methods
  • 2.4 Order raw materials
3. Receive raw materials
  • 3.1 Check details of order for raw materials
  • 3.2 Compare order details to details on delivery docket
  • 3.3 Check quality of raw material meets specifications
  • 3.4 Take action to respond to out-of-specification materials
  • 3.5 Perform basic analytical tests on raw materials
  • 3.6 Confirm raw materials meet processing requirements
  • 3.7 Receive raw materials for processing that meet quality requirements
  • 3.8 Record delivery of raw materials, in line with workplace procedures
4. Handle raw materials
  • 4.1 Identify risks and hazards of handling raw materials specific to job role
  • 4.2 Wear appropriate personal protective equipment to manage risks
  • 4.3 Use appropriate equipment to move raw materials to storage area
5. Monitor and store raw materials
  • 5.1 Check storage conditions meet quality requirements
  • 5.2 Ensure stock is rotated so that older stock is used before new stock
  • 5.3 Adjust storage conditions that do not meet quality requirements
  • 5.4 Monitor storage to ensure quality of raw material is maintained
  • 5.5 Maintain records of storage conditions and quantities
  • 5.6 Re-order raw materials when stocks are low, in line with workplace requirements
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