Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to operate a juice clarification process from the juice tanks through to the clarifiers.
The unit applies to individuals who work under supervision in the sugar milling industry.
All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures according to state/territory health and 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 clarification process for operation | 1.1 Confirm raw juice is available to meet production requirements 1.2 Confirm services are available and ready for operation 1.3 Check equipment in readiness for use according to operating specifications 1.4 Select, fit and use personal protective equipment as required 1.5 Set the clarification process to meet production requirements |
2. Operate and monitor the clarification process | 2.1 Start and operate the clarification process according to operating procedures 2.2 Confirm process performance is maintained within specification 2.3 Ensure clarified product meets specifications 2.4 Monitor equipment to confirm operating condition 2.5 Identify, rectify or report product, process and equipment non-conformance according to workplace procedures |
3. Hand over the clarification process | 3.1 Maintain workplace records according to workplace procedures 3.2 Carry out shift changeover according to workplace procedures 3.3 Ensure clarification operators are aware of system and related equipment status at completion of handover |
4. Shut down the clarification process | 4.1 Identify the appropriate shutdown procedure for operational and long-term shutdown conditions 4.2 Safely shut down the clarification system according to operating specifications and workplace procedures 4.3 Prepare the clarification system for storage in shutdown mode 4.4 Identify and report operational maintenance requirements 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 production requirements, workplace and standard operating procedures relevant to job role Interpret production requirements |
Numeracy | Interpret production and process control indicators and data |
Navigate the world of work | Follow workplace procedures applicable to own role and responsibilities Understand main tasks, responsibilities and boundaries of own role |
Interact with others | Apply communication practices and protocols relevant to own role |
Get the work done | Complete tasks in required sequence Apply decision-making processes to respond to abnormal performance |
Sectors
Sugar milling (SUG)