Unit of competency
Modification History
Release |
TP Version |
Comment |
1 |
AMPv2.0 |
Initial release |
Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to operate wet rendering process.
This unit is applicable to workers in a rendering plant.
All work should be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, customer requirements and product specifications.
This unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work including limited responsibility for the work of others. They provide and communicate solutions to a range of predictable problems.
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 metal detector |
1.1 Regularly check metal detector sensitivity 1.2 Operate metal detector in accordance with workplace requirements |
2. Operate and maintain size reduction equipment |
2.1 Operate mincer in accordance with workplace requirements 2.2 Change knives and plates daily in accordance with workplace requirements 2.3 Identify and comply with workplace health and safety requirements |
3. Monitor pre-heating |
3.1 Perform start-up procedure in accordance with workplace and manufacturer's requirements 3.2 Monitor feed rate 3.3 Balance in and out feed |
4. Monitor press or decanter |
4.1 Monitor press or decanter in accordance with workplace and manufacturer's specifications |
5. Monitor movement of solids to dryer |
5.1 Monitor temperature in accordance with workplace requirements 5.2 Monitor feed rate |
Foundation Skills
Foundation Skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Range of Conditions
Unit Mapping Information
This unit is equivalent to MTMP3084C Operate wet rendering process.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=5e2e56b7-698f-4822-84bb-25adbb8443a7