This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to set up, operate, adjust and shut down a primary packaging process that fills product into cans and hermetically seals containers using a closer or seamer.

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 production worker responsible for applying basic operating principles to the operation and monitoring of a filling and closing process and associated equipment.

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.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice	Yes	No	Comments/feedback
Read or listen to work instructions from supervisor and clarify where needed
Identify work health and safety hazards and tell supervisor
Wear appropriate personal protective equipment and ensure correct fit
Confirm that materials and packaging components and consumables are available to meet operating and food safety requirements
Identify and confirm workplace cleaning and maintenance requirements
Fit and adjust machine components and related attachments according to work health and safety and operating requirements
Enter operating parameters to meet safety and production requirements
Carry out pre-start checks, adjusting equipment performance according to operator instructions
Start, operate and monitor the process for variation in operating conditions according to work health and safety and operating procedures
Monitor the process to confirm that filled and closed containers meet specifications
Identify, rectify and report out-of-specification equipment, product and process outcomes according to workplace requirements
Follow and apply workplace cleaning and environmental procedures
Monitor the closing stage to confirm that closures and seams meet specifications
Identify and report out-of-specification process outcomes according to workplace procedures
Identify the appropriate shutdown procedure and implement safely according to operating procedures
Report maintenance requirements according to workplace procedures
Maintain workplace records according to workplace procedures

Assessment Cover Sheet

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