Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to coordinate the monitoring of refrigeration and air conditioning systems in food processing and storage. The individual is required to demonstrate deep knowledge in a specific technical area and to design solutions to sometimes complex problems.
This unit applies to individuals who are responsible for maintaining product safety and quality in food processing, including general food production, meat and seafood industries, and exercise autonomy in undertaking complex work.
No occupational licensing or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. However, legislative and regulatory requirements for food processing exist, so local requirements must be checked. All work must comply with Australian food safety standards and relevant codes of practice.
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. Coordinate a refrigeration system in the production of food products | 1.1 Identify refrigerants and their required properties 1.2 Monitor performance of the refrigeration system in the production process 1.3 Analyse performance of a refrigeration system 1.4 Identify and evaluate ways to improve the performance of the refrigeration system |
2. Coordinate an air conditioning system in the production of food products | 2.1 Identify common forms of air conditioning systems used in the production of food products 2.2 Assess air conditioning requirements for a given situation in the production process 2.3 Identify variables on a psychrometric chart 2.4 Apply psychrometric charts for the analysis of air conditioning systems in the production process 2.5 Monitor the performance of the air conditioning system in the production process 2.6 Rectify issues with performance of air conditioner 2.7 Monitor energy efficiency to reduce costs and environmental impacts 2.8 Report problems to the designated person |
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 industry standards Interpret technical manuals for refrigeration and air conditioning systems |
Numeracy | Maintain and analyse data resulting from testing of refrigeration and air conditioning system Determine calibration procedures and schedule for test equipment |
Get the work done | Problem-solve issues as they arise |
Sectors
Food science and technology (FST)