Assessment Requirements for FBPGPS2009 Operate a soap splitting process

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Assessment Requirements for FBPGPS2009 Operate a soap splitting process

Modification History

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Release 1	This version released with FBP Food, Beverage and Pharmaceutical Training Package version 1.0.

Performance Evidence

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

There must be evidence that, on at least one occasion, the individual has:

conducted pre-start checks on machinery used for soap splitting

started, operated, monitored and adjusted soap splitting process equipment to achieve required quality outcomes

taken corrective action in response to typical faults and inconsistencies

completed workplace records as required

applied safe work practices and identified work health and safety hazards and controls

safely shut down equipment

applied food safety procedures to work practices.

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:

purpose and basic principles of soap splitting, including an understanding of the process used to split soap stock and the end uses of each stream

basic operating principles of equipment, including:

main equipment components

status and purpose of guards

equipment operating capacities and applications

the purpose and location of sensors and related feedback instrumentation

services required for a soap splitting process and action to take if services are not available

the flow of this process and the effect of outputs on downstream processes, including:

the impact of acid water pH on the performance of the effluent plant

impact of allowing ‘fatty’ acid water to flow downstream

requirements of acid oil and acid water streams to be achieved

the effect of variation in soap stock on the soap splitting process

operating requirements and parameters, and corrective action required where operation is outside specified operating parameters

typical equipment faults and related causes, including:

signs and symptoms of faulty equipment

early warning signs of potential problems

methods used to monitor the production process, including the purpose and methods used to conduct relevant tests (including pH, moisture and Free Fatty Acids tests)

contamination risks associated with the process and related control measures

common causes of variation and corrective action required

work health and safety hazards and controls, including hazards associated with handling hazardous substances

requirements of different shutdowns as appropriate to the process and workplace production requirements, including:

emergency and routine shutdowns

procedures to follow in the event of a power outage

isolation, lock out and tag out procedures and responsibilities

procedures and responsibility for reporting production and performance information

environmental issues and controls relevant to the process, including waste or rework collection and handling procedures related to the process

basic operating principles of process control, including the relationship between control panels and systems and the physical equipment

routine maintenance procedures for soap splitting equipment

cleaning and sanitation procedures for soap splitting equipment.

Assessment Conditions

Assessment of skills must take place under the following conditions:

physical conditions:

a workplace or an environment that accurately represents workplace conditions

resources, equipment and materials:

soap splitting process and related equipment and services

materials to be processed

personal protective clothing and equipment

sampling schedules and test procedures and equipment

cleaning procedures, materials and equipment

specifications:

work procedures, including advice on safe work practices, food safety, quality and environmental requirements

information on equipment capacity and operating parameters

production schedule/batch instructions

specifications, control points and processing parameters

documentation and recording requirements and procedures

relationships:

interactions with team members and supervisors.

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

Links

Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet: - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=78b15323-cd38-483e-aad7-1159b570a5c4