Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

FBPOPR2028 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Operate a mixing or blending process

Version 1.0
Issue Date: June 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency FBPOPR2028 - Operate a mixing or blending process
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application 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.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Prepare for work in processing area
  • 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
       
Element: Prepare the mixing or blending equipment and process for operation
  • 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
       
Element: Operate and monitor the mixing or blending process
  • 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
       
Element: Shut down the mixing or blending process
  • 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
       

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.
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
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 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

FBPOPR2028 - Operate a mixing or blending process
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Assessment Record Sheet

FBPOPR2028 - Operate a mixing or blending process

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Overall assessment result: Competent Not yet competent

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