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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare for work in processing area
   • Read or listen to work instructions from supervisor and clarify where needed
   • Identify work health and safety hazards and tell supervisor
   • Wear appropriate personal protective equipment and ensure correct fit according to work health and safety requirements
   • Confirm materials are available to meet operating requirements
   • Identify and confirm cleaning and maintenance requirements and status according to work health and safety and food safety procedures
2. Prepare the extrusion, toasting and breaking process for operation
   • Fit and adjust machine components and related attachments
   • Enter processing and operating parameters to meet safety and production requirements
   • Check equipment performance and adjust according to operating requirements
   • Carry out pre-start checks according to operator instructions
3. Operate and monitor the extrusion, toasting and breaking process
   • Start, operate and monitor the process for variation in operating conditions according to work health and safety and operating procedures
   • Monitor the process to confirm that biscuit product meets specifications
   • Identify, rectify and report out-of-specification equipment, product or process outcomes according to workplace requirements
4. Shut down the extrusion, toasting and breaking process
   • Identify the appropriate shutdown procedure and implement
   • Report maintenance requirements according to workplace procedures
   • Maintain workplace records in required format