Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to set up, operate, adjust and shut down a winterisation process to remove waxes from partially refined oil.
This unit applies to individuals who apply basic operating principles to the operation and monitoring of a winterisation process in an edible oils production environment.
All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, in accordance with State/Territory work health and safety, and food safety regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements 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 the winterisation equipment and process for operation | 1.1 Confirm materials are available according to operating requirements 1.2 Identify and confirm cleaning and maintenance requirements have been met 1.3 Fit and adjust machine components and related attachments according to operating requirements 1.4 Enter processing or operating parameters to meet safety and production requirements 1.5 Check and adjust equipment performance to ensure optimum performance 1.6 Conduct pre-start checks according to operator instructions |
2. Operate and monitor the winterisation process | 2.1 Start up and operate the winterisation process according to work health and safety and operating procedures 2.2 Monitor equipment to identify variation in operating conditions 2.3 Identify variation in equipment operation and report maintenance requirements 2.4 Confirm that specifications are met at each stage 2.5 Identify, rectify or report out-of-specification product and process outcomes according to production specifications 2.6 Maintain the work area according to workplace guidelines 2.7 Enter workplace records in required format |
3. Shut down the winterisation process | 3.1 Identify the appropriate shutdown procedure 3.2 Shut down the process safely according to operating procedures 3.3 Identify and report maintenance 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 | Read and interpret standard operating procedures for the winterisation process |
Writing | Complete records according to workplace guidelines on paper-based and electronic media |
Numeracy | Monitor control points for temperature measurements, vacuum pressure, flow rates and tank levels |
Navigate the world of work | Apply workplace procedures to own role and responsibilities Understand main tasks, responsibilities and boundaries of own role, including use of personal protective clothing and equipment, housekeeping standards and environmental care requirements Maintain a clean and hazard-free work area Maintain hygiene standards |
Interact with others | Report operational and safety information to relevant personnel using required communication method |
Get the work done | Solve routine problems according to workplace guidelines and using experience of past solutions |
Sectors
Grocery and product supplies (GPS)