Assessment Requirements for FBPBPG3007 Perform packaging equipment changeover

Release: 1

Assessment Requirements for FBPBPG3007 Perform packaging equipment changeover

Modification History

Release	Comments
Release 1	This version released with FBP Food, Beverage and Pharmaceutical Training Package Version 2.0.

Performance Evidence

An individual demonstrating competency must satisfy all of the elements and performance criteria in this unit.

There must be evidence that the individual has safely and effectively prepared, set up and tested a multi-stage continuous packaging line on a minimum of one occasion, including:

changing equipment or process components in response to product change and specification, including:

label size, positioning, shape and type

bottle size and shape

carton size, type and format

capsule size and type

product type and style

closure type or size

type of inert gas used to flush bags or bottles of cover product

bottle rinsing method (water, alcohol or gas)

flushing lines

checking pressures, flow rates or quantities used per item

operating control program

testing the process and equipment operation to ensure correct:

label height, orientation and adhesion

conveyor noise and product spacing

carton erection, orientation and seal

production capacity (such as bottles per hour)

fill pressure

monitoring and adjusting process equipment to achieve required quality outcomes, adjusting:

stars, scrolls and bows

mandrels

filling head heights

label applicators

sighting guides

operational speeds

taking corrective action in response to typical faults and inconsistencies

liaising with other work areas involved the packaging process

completing workplace records as required

applying safe work practices and identifying health and safety in the workplace hazards and controls.

Knowledge Evidence

An individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge required to perform the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit. This includes knowledge of:

quick changeover equipment principles, purpose and operation, including an understanding of process control systems

equipment purpose and operation, including an understanding of process control systems, where used

process specification, procedures and operating parameters across the system

equipment components purpose and operation

component changes and adjustments required

test run procedures

control points and monitoring methods

services required

isolation procedures

material specification and preparation requirements

health and safety in the workplace hazards and controls

environmental issues and control

routine maintenance procedures where relevant

operating procedures for relevant work task.

Assessment Conditions

Assessment of skills must take place under the following conditions:

physical conditions:

skills must be demonstrated in a workplace setting or an environment that accurately represents a real workplace

resources, equipment and materials:

a bottling context

products, materials and consumables

personal protective clothing and equipment

equipment and services

specifications:

instructions, information, specifications and schedules

documentation and recording requirements and procedures.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Links

Companion Volume Implementation Guides are found in VETNet: - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=78b15323-cd38-483e-aad7-1159b570a5c4