Required skills

Ability to

access workplace information to identify processing requirements

select fit and use personal protective clothing andor equipment

confirm supply of necessary feed micronutrients and other additives other required liquid ingredients and services

conduct prestart checks such as inspecting equipment condition to identify any signs of wear selecting appropriate dies andor roll settings where required setting processing parameters cancelling isolation or lockouts as required confirming that equipment is clean and correctly configured for processing requirementspositioning sensors and controls correctly ensuring any scheduled maintenance has been carried out and confirming that all safety guards are in place and operational

start operate monitor and adjust process equipment to achieve required outcomes such as monitoring control points and conducting inspections as required at each stage of the mash liquid or block to confirm process remains within specification

monitor supply of feed and liquid to and from the mash liquid or block production process

take corrective action in response to outofspecification results

respond to andor report equipment failure within level of responsibility

locate emergency stop functions on equipment

follow isolation and lock outtag out procedures as required to take process and related equipment offline in preparation for cleaning andor maintenance within level of responsibility

demonstrate batchproduct changeovers

complete workplace records as required

maintain work area to meet housekeeping standards

collect samples and conduct tests according to enterprise procedures

conduct routine maintenance according to enterprise procedures

clean and sanitise equipment according to enterprise procedures

use oral communication skillslanguage competence to fulfil the job role as specified by the organisation including questioning active listening asking for clarification and seeking advice from supervisor

work cooperatively within a culturally diverse workforce

Required knowledge

Knowledge of

purpose and basic principles of each part of the process such as volumetric metering mixing steam conditioning pouring pressing cooling adding and mixing in micronutrient and other additives to achieve specified proportions sequencing of production to minimise transference and crosscontamination and traceability procedures

basic operating principles of equipment such as main equipment components status and purpose of guards equipment operating capacities and applications and the purpose and location of sensors and related feedback instrumentation

services required and action to take if services are not available

basic operating principles of process control including the relationship between control panels and systems and the physical equipment

the flow of the stockfeed production process and the effect of outputs on downstream processes

quality characteristics and uses of finished stockfeed

effect of variation in inputs andor services on process performance

operating requirements and parameters and corrective action required where operation is outside specified operating parameters

the effect on final product of variation in variables such as

oil and fat content

micronutrient and additive

consistency and appearance of mash liquid or block feed

retention time and temperatures for steam conditioning including consequences of temperatures that are too high and too low on chemical composition

retention time and temperature for liquid addition

typical equipment faults and related causes including signs and symptoms of faulty equipment and early warning signs of potential problems

methods used to monitor the mash liquid or block feed process such as inspecting measuring and testing as required by the process

inspection or test points control points in the process and the related procedures and recording requirements

common causes of variation and corrective action required

contamination risks and related controls

OHS hazards and controls including the limitations of protective clothing and equipment relevant to the work process

requirements of different shutdowns as appropriate to the process and workplace requirements including emergency and routine shutdowns and procedures to follow in the event of a power outage

productprocess changeover procedures and responsibilitiesassociated with process monitoring and control

routine maintenance procedures

cleaning and sanitation procedures

isolation lock out and tag out procedures and responsibilities

procedures and responsibility for reporting production and performance information

environmental issues and controls relevant to the process including wasterework collection and handling procedures related to the process

sampling and testing where relevant

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

Evidence is required in the ability to operate a mash liquid or block stockfeed production process according to OHS quality and formulation requirements

Assessment must be carried out in a manner that recognises the cultural and literacy requirements of the assessee and is appropriate to the work performed Competence in this unit must be achieved in accordance with food safety standards and regulations

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of ability to

identify and interpret production and customer requirements for mash liquid or block stockfeed

operate and monitor production equipment to ensure consistency and quality of output

add and mix ingredients micronutrients and additives as required

liaise with nutritionist and other professional and technical staff on composition requirements of stockfeed

follow all OHS quality and contamination avoidance procedures

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must occur in a real or simulated workplace where the assessee has access to relevant resources The candidate is to be assessed on knowledge and skills relevant to the mash liquid or block stockfeed products and processes in the workplace

Method of assessment

Evidence may include direct observation third party report portfolio work documentation response to questionsand so on that address the performance criteria and critical aspects for assessment

Guidance information for assessment

Performance against this standard must be assessed in an industry context For valid and reliable assessment the activity should closely replicate the work environment circumstances and equipment likely to be encountered in a workplace

Legislative requirements

Workplace information

Equipment

Liquid feed

Specifications

Stockfeed mash production process

Stockfeed liquid production process

Stockfeed block production process typically