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 softpack filling process.
This unit applies to individuals working under broad direction who exercise autonomy and judgement and are responsible for the operating and monitoring of a softpack filling process and associated bottling and packaging 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 softpack 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 Confirm that product and materials are available to meet filling requirements 1.4 Prepare product and materials to meet filling requirements 1.5 Confirm that services are available and ready for operation 1.6 Prepare softpack filling equipment and check to confirm readiness for use according to operating instructions 1.7 Set equipment to meet filling requirements |
2. Operate and monitor the softpack filling process | 2.1 Start up softpack filling equipment according to operating instructions 2.2 Monitor control points to confirm performance is maintained within specification 2.3 Fill softpacks according to specification 2.4 Monitor softpack 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 filling process runs efficiently and effectively |
3. Shut down the softpack filling process | 3.1 Shut down softpack filling equipment according to operating instructions 3.2 Prepare softpack filling equipment for cleaning and maintenance according to workplace procedures |
4. Complete house-keeping activities | 4.1 Collect, treat and dispose of or recycle waste generated by both the process and cleaning procedures according to workplace procedures 4.2 Conduct work according to workplace environmental guidelines 4.3 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 |
Oral communication | Report out-of-specification details appropriately |
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)