Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to set up, operate and shut down a range of semi-automated and automated bottling and packaging equipment involved in the bottle filling process in a bottling and packing environment.
This unit applies to individuals who take responsibility for applying basic operating principles for, and the operation and monitoring of, a bottle filling process and associated equipment.
All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and safety, and food safety regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements | Performance Criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Prepare to operate bottle filling equipment | 1.1 Interpret work instructions and identify potential health and safety in the workplace hazards and controls 1.2 Select, fit and use appropriate personal protective equipment 1.3 Ensure that product and materials are available to meet bottle requirements 1.4 Prepare product and materials to meet bottle requirements 1.5 Ensure that services are available and ready for operation 1.6 Prepare bottle filling equipment and check to confirm readiness for use according to operating instructions 1.7 Set equipment to meet bottle requirements |
2. Operate and monitor the bottle filling process | 2.1 Start up bottle filling equipment according to operating instructions 2.2 Monitor control points to confirm performance is maintained within specification 2.3 Fill bottles according to specification 2.4 Monitor bottle filling equipment to confirm operating condition 2.5 Identify, rectify and report out-of-specification end product, process and equipment performance 2.6 Liaise with operators in other work areas to ensure ongoing bottling process runs efficiently and effectively |
3. Shut down the bottle filling process | 3.1 Shut down bottle filling equipment according to operating instructions 3.2 Prepare bottle filling equipment for cleaning according to workplace procedures 3.3 Collect, treat and dispose of or recycle waste generated by both the process and cleaning procedures according to workplace procedures 3.4 Conduct work according to workplace environmental guidelines 3.5 Record workplace information according to workplace requirements |
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential for performance in this unit of competency but are not explicit in the performance criteria.
Skill | Description |
Reading | Interpret instructions and specifications information to determine and apply requirements in the bottling process |
Get the work done | Respond to predictable routine problems, faults and out of specification issues and implements standard or logical solutions |
Sectors
Bottling and Packaging (BPG)