Unit of competency
Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 1 |
This version released with FBP Food, Beverage and Pharmaceutical Training Package Version 2.0. |
Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to set up, operate and shut down a range of semi-automated carton packing equipment.
The unit applies to individuals who work under general supervision in bottling and packaging industry and are responsible for operating and monitoring a carton packing process and associated equipment.
All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and safety, and food safety regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Pre-requisite Unit
Nil
Unit Sector
Bottling and Packaging (BPG)
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 to operate carton packing equipment |
1.1 Confirm work instructions, including identifying potential health and safety in the workplace hazards and controls with supervisor 1.2 Select, fit and use appropriate personal protective equipment 1.3 Ensure that product and dry goods are available and ready for use 1.4 Confirm that services are available and ready for operation 1.5 Prepare carton packing equipment and check to confirm readiness for use 1.6 Set equipment to meet carton packing requirements |
2. Operate and monitor the carton packing process |
2.1 Start up carton packing equipment according to operating instructions 2.2 Monitor control points to confirm performance is maintained within specification 2.3 Pack cartons according to specifications 2.4 Monitor carton packing equipment to confirm operating condition 2.5 Identify, rectify and report out-of-specification end product, process and equipment performance according to workplace procedures 2.6 Liaise with operators in other work areas to ensure ongoing packaging process runs efficiently and effectively |
3. Shut down the carton erection process |
3.1 Shut down carton packing equipment according to operating instructions 3.2 Prepare carton packing equipment for cleaning |
4. Conduct housekeeping activities |
4.1 Carry out cleaning procedures 4.2 Collect, treat and dispose of or recycle waste generated by both the process and cleaning procedures 4.3 Record workplace information according to workplace procedures |
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 |
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Navigate the world of work |
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Get the work done |
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Unit Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
FBPBPG2003 Operate the carton packing process |
FDFBP2003A Operate the carton packing process |
Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages Minor changes to Performance Criteria to clarify intent |
Equivalent unit |
Links
Companion Volume Implementation Guides are found in VETNet: - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=78b15323-cd38-483e-aad7-1159b570a5c4