Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to set up, operate, adjust and shut down a soap splitting process. This may also be referred to as an acid oil process. It covers the splitting of soap stock into an acid oil stream and an acid water stream. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit has application in an edible oils production environment. It typically targets the production worker responsible for applying basic operating principles to the operation and monitoring of a soap splitting process. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite units |
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Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Prepare the equipment and soap splitting process for operation |
1.1. Materials are confirmed and available to meet operating requirements 1.2. Machine components are adjusted to meet operating requirements 1.3. Processing/operating parameters are entered as required to meet safety and production requirements 1.4. Equipment performance is checked and adjusted as required 1.5. Pre-start checks are carried out as required by workplace requirements |
2. Operate and monitor the soap splitting process |
2.1. The process is started and operated according to workplace procedures 2.2. Equipment is monitored to identify variation in operating conditions 2.3. Variation in equipment operation is identified and maintenance requirements are reported according to workplace reporting requirements 2.4. The process is monitored to confirm separation of acid oil and acid water streams 2.5. The work area is maintained according to housekeeping standards 2.6. Work is conducted in accordance with workplace environmental guidelines 2.7. Workplace records are maintained according to workplace recording requirements |
3. Shut down the soap splitting process |
3.1. The appropriate shutdown procedure is identified 3.2. The process is shut down according to workplace procedures 3.3. Maintenance requirements are identified and reported according to workplace reporting requirements |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
Ability to :
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Required knowledge |
Knowledge of :
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. |
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Overview of assessment |
Assessment must be carried out in a manner that recognises the cultural and literacy requirements of the assessee and is appropriate to the work performed. Competence in this unit must be achieved in accordance with food safety standards and regulations. |
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Evidence of ability to:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment must occur in a real or simulated workplace where the assessee has access to:
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Method of assessment |
This unit should be assessed together with core units and other units of competency relevant to the function or work role. Examples could be:
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Guidance information for assessment |
To ensure consistency in one's performance, competency should be demonstrated on more than one occasion over a period of time in order to cover a variety of circumstances, cases and responsibilities, and where possible, over a number of assessment activities. |
Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
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Policies and procedures |
Work is carried out according to company policies and procedures, regulatory and licensing requirements, legislative requirements, and industrial awards and agreements |
Workplace information |
Workplace information may include:
standard forms and reports |
Soap splitting /acidification equipment |
Soap splitting/acidification equipment typically includes:
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Operation of equipment and processes |
Operation of equipment and processes may require:
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Services |
Services may need to be confirmed. These depend on the nature of the process. Typical examples include:
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Grocery products and supplies |
Competency field
Competency field |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |
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