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AMPS201
Package product using thermoform process

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to package processed meat products using a thermoform process.

Operators in smallgoods manufacturing, value-adding and food services establishments may require this unit to package product and extend shelf life.

All work should be carried out to comply with workplace and hygiene requirements.

This unit applies to individuals who work under general supervision, exercise limited autonomy and have some accountability for their own work.

No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.

This unit must be delivered and assessed in the context of Australian meat industry standards and regulations.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)



Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Set up and adjust thermoforming machinery and materials

1.1 Set up thermoforming machinery and materials for a variety of product specifications according to manufacturer's specifications and workplace, workplace health and safety, and hygiene requirements

1.2 Adjust thermoforming machinery and materials according to manufacturer's specifications and workplace, health and safety. and hygiene requirements

2. Set up requirements for packaging

2.1 Set up requirements for packaging to workplace, workplace health and safety, and hygiene and sanitation requirements

3. Operate thermoforming machinery

3.1 Operate thermoforming machinery to throughput requirements for a variety of products according to manufacturer's specifications and workplace, workplace health and safety, and hygiene requirements

4. Change dates

4.1 Change dates on the date coder according to manufacturer's specifications and workplace, health and safety, and hygiene requirements

5. Clean machinery and materials

5.1 Clean machinery and accessories according to manufacturer's specifications and workplace, health and safety, and hygiene requirements

6. Monitor and identify faulty product and packaging

6.1 Identify faulty product and packaging according to workplace requirements

7. Report and/or fix operating problems on thermoforming equipment and auxiliaries

7.1 Report and/or fix operating problems on thermoforming equipment and auxiliaries according to workplace requirements

The candidate must package processed meat products using a thermoform process.

Candidates must:

identify where labels and other raw materials are stored

demonstrate correct loading procedure at machine speed

demonstrate correct loading procedure for labels

change dates on the coders

correctly load and unload films

join films

line up printed film

identify flaws in packaging film

demonstrate a full label change

set machine to different product specifications

perform a full changeover within the specified time

apply communication and mathematical skills relevant to work instructions and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

implement the hygiene procedures for the thermoforming machinery

The candidate must demonstrate a basic factual, technical and procedural knowledge of:

relevant regulatory requirements

how the thermoforming machine works

reasons for changing the different settings

temperature requirements and the importance of correct temperature

hygiene requirements and their importance when changing between uncooked and cooked products

need to adjust tracking and the procedure to make adjustment

packaging specifications for a range of products for cartons, tubs and pouches

principles of thermoforming

use of oxygen absorbers if required under work instructions

use-by date or packed-on date for a range of products and the importance of these dates

which films are used for which products

causes and corrective actions for re-packs

thermoforming equipment and accessories

Competency must be demonstrated over time and under typical operating conditions for the enterprise.

Assessment must occur in the workplace under normal production conditions.

As a minimum, the following three forms of assessment must be used:

quiz of underpinning knowledge

workplace demonstration

workplace referee or third-party report of performance over time

Assessors must satisfy the current standards for RTOs.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Set up and adjust thermoforming machinery and materials

1.1 Set up thermoforming machinery and materials for a variety of product specifications according to manufacturer's specifications and workplace, workplace health and safety, and hygiene requirements

1.2 Adjust thermoforming machinery and materials according to manufacturer's specifications and workplace, health and safety. and hygiene requirements

2. Set up requirements for packaging

2.1 Set up requirements for packaging to workplace, workplace health and safety, and hygiene and sanitation requirements

3. Operate thermoforming machinery

3.1 Operate thermoforming machinery to throughput requirements for a variety of products according to manufacturer's specifications and workplace, workplace health and safety, and hygiene requirements

4. Change dates

4.1 Change dates on the date coder according to manufacturer's specifications and workplace, health and safety, and hygiene requirements

5. Clean machinery and materials

5.1 Clean machinery and accessories according to manufacturer's specifications and workplace, health and safety, and hygiene requirements

6. Monitor and identify faulty product and packaging

6.1 Identify faulty product and packaging according to workplace requirements

7. Report and/or fix operating problems on thermoforming equipment and auxiliaries

7.1 Report and/or fix operating problems on thermoforming equipment and auxiliaries according to workplace requirements

The candidate must package processed meat products using a thermoform process.

Candidates must:

identify where labels and other raw materials are stored

demonstrate correct loading procedure at machine speed

demonstrate correct loading procedure for labels

change dates on the coders

correctly load and unload films

join films

line up printed film

identify flaws in packaging film

demonstrate a full label change

set machine to different product specifications

perform a full changeover within the specified time

apply communication and mathematical skills relevant to work instructions and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

implement the hygiene procedures for the thermoforming machinery

The candidate must demonstrate a basic factual, technical and procedural knowledge of:

relevant regulatory requirements

how the thermoforming machine works

reasons for changing the different settings

temperature requirements and the importance of correct temperature

hygiene requirements and their importance when changing between uncooked and cooked products

need to adjust tracking and the procedure to make adjustment

packaging specifications for a range of products for cartons, tubs and pouches

principles of thermoforming

use of oxygen absorbers if required under work instructions

use-by date or packed-on date for a range of products and the importance of these dates

which films are used for which products

causes and corrective actions for re-packs

thermoforming equipment and accessories

Competency must be demonstrated over time and under typical operating conditions for the enterprise.

Assessment must occur in the workplace under normal production conditions.

As a minimum, the following three forms of assessment must be used:

quiz of underpinning knowledge

workplace demonstration

workplace referee or third-party report of performance over time

Assessors must satisfy the current standards for RTOs.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Set up thermoforming machinery and materials for a variety of product specifications according to manufacturer's specifications and workplace, workplace health and safety, and hygiene requirements 
Adjust thermoforming machinery and materials according to manufacturer's specifications and workplace, health and safety. and hygiene requirements 
Set up requirements for packaging to workplace, workplace health and safety, and hygiene and sanitation requirements 
Operate thermoforming machinery to throughput requirements for a variety of products according to manufacturer's specifications and workplace, workplace health and safety, and hygiene requirements 
Change dates on the date coder according to manufacturer's specifications and workplace, health and safety, and hygiene requirements 
Clean machinery and accessories according to manufacturer's specifications and workplace, health and safety, and hygiene requirements 
Identify faulty product and packaging according to workplace requirements 
Report and/or fix operating problems on thermoforming equipment and auxiliaries according to workplace requirements 

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