Elements and Performance Criteria
- Receive fresh milk and blend using standard industry data
- Implement procedures for separation, homogenisation and pasteurisation of received milk in preparation for further processing
- Implement a sequence of activity to prepare the system for separation, homogenisation and/or pasteurisation
- Implement the production schedule to ensure all resources and requirements are available and meet company requirements
- Document data requirements and collection points for food safety, quality and production standards
- Implement procedures to deal with non-conformance in relation to process and the final product
- Set the production system to operating specifications before and during preparation and testing of received milk
- Implement process control system for the preparation of milk for further processing
- Diagnose, rectify and report problems arising from the preparation of milk for manufacture
- Review production processes for preparing milk for further processing
- Review the critical control points and critical limits for product safety
- Undertake food tests to check product composition and compliance with further manufacturing requirements
- Review operating procedures for food safety and quality
- Review safe work systems for processing
- Review environmental impacts and energy efficiencies for preparation of milk for processing