Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to set up, operate, adjust and shut down spin and/or air chilling equipment used to wash and chill poultry carcases.
This unit applies to individuals who apply basic operating principles to the operation and monitoring of washing and chilling equipment and processes in a poultry production environment.
All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, in accordance with State/Territory food safety, work health and safety, and environmental codes, regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements | Performance criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Prepare the chilling equipment and process for operation | 1.1 Confirm suitable carcases are available 1.2 Identify and confirm cleaning and maintenance requirements 1.3 Identify and fit personal protective clothing and equipment as required by workplace safety procedures 1.4 Enter processing or operating parameters to meet requirements 1.5 Check and adjust equipment performance 1.6 Conduct pre-start checks according to workplace requirements |
2. Operate and monitor the chilling process | 2.1 Start up and operate the chilling process according to workplace requirements 2.2 Monitor equipment to identify variation in operating conditions and adjust or report variations according to production requirements 2.3 Monitor each stage of the process to confirm specifications are met 2.4 Identify, rectify or report out-of-specification product or process outcomes 2.5 Maintain the work area according to workplace cleaning and sanitation requirements 2.6 Enter workplace records in required format |
3. Shut down the chilling process | 3.1 Identify and implement the appropriate shutdown procedure 3.2 Identify and report maintenance requirements |
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential for performance in this unit of competency but are not explicit in the performance criteria.
Skill | Description |
Reading | Interpret standard operating procedures for the washing and chilling process |
Writing | Complete records according to workplace guidelines |
Numeracy | Monitor control points for air and water temperature and water tank levels Monitor carcase immersion time |
Navigate the world of work | Apply workplace procedures relevant to own role Understand main tasks, responsibilities and boundaries of own role, including use of personal protective clothing and equipment, housekeeping standards and environmental care requirements |
Interact with others | Report operational and safety information to relevant personnel using required communication method |
Get the work done | Solve routine problems according to workplace guidelines |
Sectors
Poultry Processing (P)