Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare the soap splitting and related equipment for operation
- Confirm materials are available according to operating requirements
- Identify and confirm cleaning and maintenance requirements have been met
- 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 performance to ensure optimum performance
- Conduct pre-start checks according to operator instructions
- Operate and monitor the soap splitting process
- Start up and operate the soap-splitting 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
- Confirm that specifications are met at each stage according to production specifications
- Identify, rectify or report out-of-specification product and process outcomes according to workplace procedures
- Maintain the work area according to workplace guidelines
- Enter workplace records in required format
- Shut down the soap splitting process