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Unit of competency details

AMPA2159 - Operate blow line (Release 1)

Summary

Usage recommendation:
Superseded
Mapping:
MappingNotesDate
Is superseded by AMPABA202 - Operate blow lineApplication changed Unit sector added. Code updated to better reflect work task. New elements 1 and 3 added. Previous element 7 deleted. Previous elements 2,3,4,5,6 merged with revised element 2. Performance criteria added, revised, reordered, or merged for clarity. Foundation skills added. Performance Evidence, Knowledge Evidence and Assessment Conditions updated 27/Oct/2021
Supersedes and is equivalent to MTMP2183C - Operate blow lineEquivalent to MTMP2183C Operate blow line. 03/Aug/2016

Releases:
ReleaseRelease date
1 1 (this release) 04/Aug/2016

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Classifications

SchemeCodeClassification value
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 030717 Plant And Machine Operations  

Classification history

SchemeCodeClassification valueStart dateEnd date
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 030717 Plant And Machine Operations  17/Nov/2016 
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Modification History

Release

TP Version

Comment

1

AMPv2.0

Initial release

Application

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to operate a blow line to transport raw materials for rendering operations.

This unit is applicable to rendering plant workers where material is transferred by blow line.

All work should be carried out to comply with workplace and hygiene requirements.

This unit applies to individuals who work under general supervision, exercise limited autonomy and have some accountability for their own work.

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

This unit must be delivered and assessed in the context of Australian meat processing standards and regulations.

Pre-requisite Unit

Nil.

Unit Sector

Elements and Performance Criteria

Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Operate blow line

1.1 Operate blow line to ensure raw material moves down blow line

1.2 Monitor consistency of raw materials

1.3 Monitor temperature

1.4 Monitor quantity of raw materials in blow tank

2. Clean blow line

2.1 Clean blow line regularly in accordance with workplace requirements

3. Fix blockages

3.1 Identify and fix blockages to keep product moving down line

4. Maintain blow line

4.1 Regularly conduct blow line maintenance in accordance with workplace requirements

5. Monitor filling and emptying of raw material receival bins

5.1 Monitor filling and emptying of raw material receival bins to prevent overfilling

5.2 Clear blockages in drainage in accordance with workplace requirements

6. Check size reduction equipment

6.1 Check size reduction equipment for wear in accordance with workplace requirements

7. Operate metal detector

7.1 Regularly check metal detector or magnet sensitivity

7.2 Operate metal detector or magnet in accordance with workplace requirements

7.3 Remove metal from magnet or product

Foundation Skills

Foundation Skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

Range of Conditions

Unit Mapping Information

Equivalent to MTMP2183C Operate blow line.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=5e2e56b7-698f-4822-84bb-25adbb8443a7

 

Assessment requirements

Modification History

Release

TP Version

Comment

1

AMPv2.0

Initial release

Performance Evidence

The candidate must operate a blow line to transport raw materials for rendering operations.

The candidate must:

  • operate blow line to workplace requirements
  • monitor blow line operations
  • monitor product flow
  • fulfil workplace health and safety requirements for the operation of the blow line
  • monitor product transported
  • apply relevant regulatory requirements
  • report equipment faults in accordance with workplace requirements
  • use communication skills relevant to work instructions and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate a basic factual, technical and procedural knowledge of:

  • workplace health and safety requirements of blow line operation
  • operation and purpose of the blow line
  • relevant regulatory requirements
  • workplace health and safety requirements for the operation of the blow line

Assessment Conditions

Assessment must be undertaken in an operating rendering plant.

Competency must be demonstrated under normal operating conditions for the rendering plant.

As a minimum, the following three forms of assessment must be used:

  • quiz of underpinning knowledge
  • workplace demonstration
  • workplace referee or third-party report of performance over time.

Assessors must satisfy the current standards for RTOs.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=5e2e56b7-698f-4822-84bb-25adbb8443a7

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