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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare the equipment and process for operation
   • Ensure materials are available according to operating requirements
   • Identify and ensure cleaning and maintenance requirements have been met according to food safety requirements
   • Fit and adjust machine components and related attachments according to operating requirements
   • Enter processing or operating parameters to meet safety and production requirements
   • Check and adjust equipment to ensure optimum performance
   • Carry out pre-start checks according to operator instructions
2. Start and monitor the deaeration, mixing and carbonation process
   • Start and operate the process according to work health and safety and operating procedures
   • Monitor equipment to identify variation in operating conditions
   • Identify variation in equipment operation and report maintenance requirements
   • Ensure that product specifications are being met at each stage according to production specifications
   • Rectify or report out-of-specification product or process outcomes according to workplace procedures
3. Shut down the deaeration, mixing and carbonation process and report maintenance requirements
   • Identify the appropriate shutdown procedure
   • Shut down the process safely according to operating procedures
   • Maintain the work area and report identified maintenance requirements according to workplace procedures
   • Update and maintain records according to workplace procedures