Required skills

Ability to

access workplace information to identify filtration processing requirements

select fit and use personal protective clothing andor equipment

confirm supply of necessary materials and services

conduct prestart checks such as inspecting equipment condition to identify any signs of wear selecting and fitting appropriate screens and equipment components selecting settings andor related parameters cancelling isolation or lockouts as requiredpositioning sensors and controls correctlyensuring any scheduled maintenance has been carried out and confirming that all safety guards are in place and operational

start operate monitor and adjust filtration process and equipment to achieve required outcomes including

flow rates

residence time

solids for infeeds and outfeeds this is typically done by conducting a spin test

monitor supply and flow of materials to and from the filtration process

take corrective action in response to outofspecification results such as identifying and responding to sieve or screen blockages or tears

identify and correct or report equipment faults such as confirming condition screens and sieves and replacing damaged components within level of responsibility

locate emergency stop functions on equipment

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

clean and sanitise filtration equipment

conduct productbatch changeover

complete workplace records as required

maintain work area to meet housekeeping standards

use process control systems 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 filtration including stages and changes that occur during filtration

basic operating principles of filtration equipment such as main equipment components status and purpose of guards equipment operating capacities and applications including relevant screens and sieves as required by filtration equipment and the purpose and location of sensors and related feedback instrumentation

services required for operation of filtration equipment used in the workplace

the flow of the filtration process and the effect of product output on downstream processes

effect of raw material characteristics on filtration performance

quality characteristics required of filtration process output

test methods used to monitor solids in infeed and outfeed streams

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

typical equipment faults and related causes including signs and symptoms of faulty equipment and early warning signs of potential problems such as screen or sieve damage

common causes of variation and corrective action required

spoilage and other food safety risks associated with filtration

occupation health and safety 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 filtration process and workplace production requirements including emergency and routine shutdowns and procedures to follow in the event of a power outage

cleaning procedures appropriate for the range of filtration components used

isolation lock out and tag out procedures and responsibilities

productbatch changeover procedures

cleaning and sanitising methods and procedures

procedures and responsibility for reporting production and performance information

environmental issues and controls relevant to filtration including handling of effluent

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

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

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

conduct prestart checks on machinery used for filtration

start operate monitor and adjust process equipment to achieve required quality outcomes

take corrective action in response to typical faults and inconsistencies

complete workplace records as required

apply safe work practices and identify OHS hazards and controls

safely shut down equipment

apply food safety procedures

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must occur in a real or simulated workplace where the assessee has access to

personal protective clothing and equipment

work procedures including advice on safe work practices food safety quality and environmental requirements stock flow systems production schedules and batchrecipe instructions

information on equipment capacity and operating parameters

production schedulebatch instructions

filtration and related equipment and services

materials required for filtration

sampling schedules and test procedures and equipment as required

documentation and recording requirements and procedures

cleaning procedures materials and equipment as required

Method of assessment

This unit should be assessed together with core units and other units of competency relevant to the function or work role Examples could be

FDFOPA Clean equipment in place

FDFOP2003A Clean equipment in place

FDFOPA Clean and sanitise equipment

FDFOP2004A Clean and sanitise equipment

FDFOPA Conduct routine maintenance

FDFOP2011A Conduct routine maintenance

FDFOPA Apply sampling procedures

FDFOP2013A Apply sampling procedures

FDFOPA Operate a process control interface

FDFOP2030A Operate a process control interface

MSLA Perform basic tests

MSL973001A Perform basic tests

Guidance information for assessment

To ensure consistency in ones performance competency should be demonstrated on more than one occasion over a period of time in order to cover a variety of circumstances cases and responsibilities and where possible over a number of assessment activities

Policies and procedures

Legislative requirements

Workplace information

Filtration equipment

Operation of equipment and processes

Shutdown procedures

Services