Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare the granulation equipment and process for operation
- Confirm materials are available according to workplace procedure
- Identify and confirm cleaning and maintenance requirements
- Identify safety requirements and wear appropriate personal protective equipment ensuring correct fit
- Set the granulation process to production specifications according to equipment operating instructions
- Check and adjust equipment performance according to operating parameters
- Carry out pre-start checks according to operating procedures
- Prepare the compression process for operation
- Operate and monitor the granulation and compression process
- Start and operate the process safely according to operating instructions and safety procedures
- Combine ingredients in specified sequence according to recipe and procedures
- Confirm granules of the required particle size are produced according to product specifications
- Ensure the compression process produces compressed product to specification
- Monitor equipment to identify variation in operating conditions
- Identify variation in equipment operation and report maintenance requirements according to workplace procedures
- 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 compression process