27272 Operate Separation and Milling Equipment During Rendering Operations in the Meat

Explanatory notes

1Normal production speeds apply to the performance of this activity.

2 Legislation relevant to this unit standard includes but is not limited to – Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992, Animal Products Act 1999.

3Resource documents include but are not limited to –

Industry Standard 6 Processing of Edible Product; and Industry Standard 7 Byproducts; available from the New Zealand Food Safety Authority (NZFSA) at

Code of Practice: Rendering (NZFSA, 2009), available from NZFSA at

4Definition

Organisational requirements – instructions to staff on policies and procedures which are documented in memo, electronic or manual format and are available in the workplace.

Outcomes and evidence requirements

Outcome 1

Start up and operate separation equipment during rendering operations.

Rangeseparation equipment may include but is not limited to – centrifuge, percolator drain pan, screw press, drainer, grinder, screen, filter.

Evidence requirements

1.1Pre-start checks on separation equipment are completed in accordance with manufacturers and organisational requirements.

1.2Separation equipment is operated in accordance with organisational and manufacturer’s requirements.

1.3Separation equipment is monitored and adjusted in accordance with organisational requirements.

Outcome 2

Start up and operate milling equipmentduring rendering operations.

Evidence requirements

2.1Pre-start checks on milling equipment are completed in accordance withorganisational and manufacturer’s requirements.

2.2Particle size is in accordance with organisational requirements.

2.3Metal detection equipment is operated in accordance with manufacturer’s requirements.

Outcome 3

Comply with organisational and statutory hygiene and safety requirements during rendering operations.

Evidence requirements

3.1Company supplied clothing, and hygiene and safety equipment are worn and used in accordance with organisational and statutory requirements.

3.2Work methods comply with specified organisational and statutory requirements to minimise the risk of product contamination and injuries to the operator and others.

3.3Contaminated meat products, surfaces, machinery and equipment are handled in accordance with organisational and statutory requirements.

3.4Unsafe and unhygienic conditions are identified and reported to supervisory staff in accordance with organisational requirements.

3.5Equipment, operator and work area cleanliness comply with organisational and statutory requirements.

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