Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare the conching equipment and process for operation
- Confirm refined mass is available according to workplace procedures
- Identify and confirm cleaning and maintenance requirements according to workplace requirements
- Identify safety requirements and wear appropriate personal protective equipment ensuring correct fit
- Fit and adjust machine components and related attachments
- Enter processing or operating parameters according to equipment operating instructions
- Check and adjust equipment performance according to operating parameters
- Carry out pre-start checks according to operating procedures
- Operate and monitor the conching process
- Start and operate the conching process safely according to operating instructions and safety procedures
- Monitor equipment to identify variation in operating conditions
- Identify variation in equipment operation and report maintenance requirements according to workplace procedures
- Confirm that specifications are met at each stage according to recipe
- Identify, rectify or report out-of-specification product or process outcomes according to workplace procedures
- Maintain the work area according to workplace procedures
- Maintain workplace records according to workplace procedures
- Shut down the conching process