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 and automated product labelling equipment.
This unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and exercise autonomy and judgement, and are responsible for applying basic principles to the operation and monitoring of a labelling 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 labelling equipment |
1.1 Interpret work instructions and identify potential health and safety in the workplace hazards and controls 1.2 Select, fit and use appropriate personal protective equipment 1.3 Ensure that product and materials are available to meet labelling requirements 1.4 Prepare product and materials to meet labelling requirements 1.5 Ensure that services are available and ready for operation 1.6 Prepare product labelling equipment and check to confirm readiness for use according to operating instructions 1.7 Set equipment to meet labelling requirements |
2. Operate and monitor the labelling process |
2.1 Start up labelling equipment according to operating instructions 2.2 Monitor control points to confirm performance is maintained within specification 2.3 Products are labelled according to specification 2.4 Monitor labelling equipment to confirm operating condition 2.5 Identify, rectify and report out-of-specification end product, process and equipment performance 2.6 Liaise with operators in other work areas to ensure ongoing packaging process runs efficiently and effectively |
3. Shut down the labelling process |
3.1 Shut down labelling equipment according to operating instructions 3.2 Prepare labelling equipment for cleaning and maintenance according to workplace procedures |
4. Conduct house-keeping activities |
4.1 Collect, treat and dispose of or recycle waste generated by both the process and cleaning procedures according to workplace procedures 4.2 Conduct work according to workplace environmental guidelines 4.3 Record workplace information according to workplace 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 |
Oral communication |
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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 |
FBPBPG3002 Operate the labelling process |
FDFBP3002A Operate the labelling 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