Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to set up, operate, adjust and shut down a mixing or blending and cooking process.
This unit applies to individuals who work under general supervision and exercise limited autonomy in a food processing environment. It typically applies to the production worker responsible for applying basic operating principles to the operation and monitoring of a mixing or blending and cooking process and associated equipment.
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 for work in mixing/blending and cooking processing area | 1.1 Read or listen to work instructions from supervisor and clarify where needed 1.2 Confirm ingredients are available to meet operating requirements 1.3 Identify and confirm cleaning and maintenance requirements and status according to work health and safety and food safety requirements 1.4 Wear appropriate personal protective clothing and ensure correct fit |
2. Prepare mixing/blending and cooking equipment and process for operation | 2.1 Fit machine components and related attachments and adjust to meet operating requirements 2.2 Enter processing and operating parameters to meet safety and production requirements 2.3 Check equipment performance and adjust according to production requirements 2.4 Carry out pre-start checks according to work health and safety and operating procedures |
3. Operate and monitor the mixing/blending and cooking process | 3.1 Introduce ingredients and additives in the required quantities and sequence to meet recipe specifications 3.2 Start, operate and monitor the process for variation in operating conditions 3.3 Monitor the process to confirm that specifications are met 3.4 Identify, rectify and report out-of-specification equipment, product or process outcomes according to workplace requirements 3.5 Transfer mix to required production or storage location 3.6 Follow and apply workplace housekeeping and environmental procedures |
4. Shut down the mixing/blending and cooking process | 4.1 Identify the appropriate shutdown procedure 4.2 Shut down the process according to work health and safety and operating procedures 4.3 Identify and report maintenance requirements according to workplace procedures 4.4 Maintain workplace records according to workplace procedures |
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 workplace and standard operating procedures relevant to job role Interpret production requirements |
Writing | Record operating, routine maintenance and shutdown information on paper-based and electronic media |
Numeracy | Monitor and interpret production and process control indicators and data Monitor supply and flow of materials to and from the process |
Navigate the world of work | Apply workplace procedures to own role and responsibilities Identify skills, knowledge and experience required for performing own role in the workplace Ask questions to clarify understanding or seek further information |
Interact with others | Communicate and report operational and safety information to relevant personnel Use modes of communication suitable to purpose to confirm understanding when conducting operational start-up and shutdown procedures |
Get the work done | Access and interpret process control panels and system Maintain a clean and hazard-free work area Identify out-of-specification standards and maintain quality specifications Confirm equipment status and condition Interpret process and equipment information to monitor process and respond to abnormal performance and variations |
Sectors
Operational (OPR)