This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to combine ingredients and additives in the correct quantities and sequence, and to operate and shut down mixing and blending equipment to achieve the required mix characteristics.

This unit applies to individuals who work under general supervision and exercise limited autonomy in the food processing industry. Mixes may include concentrated pre-mixes or bulk blends. The output of this process may be a product requiring further processing or for external use.

All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, in accordance with State/Territory food safety, and work health and safety, regulations and legislation that apply to the workplace.

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

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice	Yes	No	Comments/feedback
Confirm materials are available to meet production requirements
Wear appropriate personal protective clothing and ensure correct fit according to work health and safety requirements
Prepare pre-mixes according to food safety and job requirements
Identify and confirm cleaning and maintenance requirements and status
Fit machine components and related attachments and adjust to meet operating requirements
Enter processing or operating parameters to meet production requirements
Check equipment performance and adjust according to operating requirements
Perform pre-start checks according to operator instructions
Deliver ingredients and additives to the mixer in the required quantities and sequence to meet recipe specifications
Start, operate and monitor the process for variation in operating conditions according to work health and safety and operating procedures
Monitor the mixing process to confirm that specifications are met
Identify, rectify and report out-of-specification equipment, product or process outcomes according to workplace requirements
Transfer mix to required production or storage location according to food safety and workplace procedures
Follow and apply workplace cleaning and environmental procedures
Identify the appropriate shutdown procedure
Shut down the process safely according to operating procedures
Identify and report maintenance requirements according to workplace procedures
Maintain workplace records in required format

Assessment Cover Sheet

FBPOPR2028 - Operate a mixing or blending process

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FBPOPR2028 - Operate a mixing or blending process

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