Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare the starch moulding equipment and process for operation
- Confirm materials are available according to workplace procedure
- Condition starch for moulding according to production specifications
- Identify and confirm cleaning and maintenance requirements
- Identify safety requirements and wear appropriate personal protective equipment and ensure correct fit
- Prepare starch mould to meet production requirements
- Enter processing or operating parameters according to equipment operating instructions
- Transfer ingredients or mix to moulding equipment
- Check and adjust equipment performance according to operating parameters
- Carry out pre-start checks according to operating procedures
- Operate and monitor the starch moulding and removal process
- Start and operate the 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
- 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 starch moulding process