23902 version 1 Page 1 of 3 Demonstrate knowledge of and set up, shut down and maintain a fish mincing machine Level 3 Credits 10 Purpose This unit standard is designed for those people involved in the operation and maintenance of one type of fish mincing machine. People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe the effects of the operation of a fish mincing machine on a seafood product; demonstrate knowledge of setting up a fish mincing machine; demonstrate knowledge of shutting down and cleaning a fish mincing machine; and maintain a fish mincing machine. Subfield Seafood Domain Seafood Processing Status Registered Status date 18 July 2008 Date version published 18 July 2008 Planned review date 31 December 2013 Entry information Open. Accreditation Evaluation of documentation and visit by NZQA and industry. Standard setting body (SSB) Primary Industry Training Organisation Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP) reference 0123 This AMAP can be accessed at http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/framework/search/index.do. Special notes Definitions Company requirements refer to instructions to staff on policy and procedures which are documented in memo or manual format and are available in the workplace. These requirements include but are not limited to – company specifications and procedures, manufacturer’s specifications, product quality specifications, and legislative requirements; Mincing machine refers to any mechanical device used to mince fish flesh. Machines may include but are not limited to Baader mincing machines and Bibin mincing machines. New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016 23902 version 1 Page 2 of 3 Elements and performance criteria Element 1 Describe the effects of the operation of a fish mincing machine on a seafood product. Performance criteria 1.1 The impact of operating a fish mincing machine on seafood product is described in terms of product quality, yield and product flow, and in accordance with company requirements. 1.2 The monitoring of product quality, yield and product flow during operation of a fish mincing machine is described in accordance with company requirements. Element 2 Demonstrate knowledge of setting up a fish mincing machine. Performance criteria 2.1 The procedures for setting up a fish mincing machine are described in accordance with company requirements. 2.2 The fish mincing machine settings that allow product and process specifications, product flow, and target yield to be met are described in accordance with company requirements. 2.3 The fish mincing machine are set up in accordance with company requirements. 2.4 Safe work practices are used in accordance with company requirements. 2.5 The fish mincing machine is checked to ensure it is clean prior to use in accordance with company requirements. Element 3 Demonstrate knowledge of shutting down and cleaning a fish mincing machine. Performance criteria 3.1 The procedures for shutting down and cleaning the fish mincing machine are described in accordance with company requirements. 3.2 The safety features of a fish mincing machine and safe work practices are described and used during operation in accordance with company requirements. 3.3 The fish mincing machine is cleaned during and post production in accordance with company requirements, and the importance of cleaning during production is described. New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016 23902 version 1 Page 3 of 3 3.4 The fish mincing machine is reassembled after cleaning in accordance with company requirements. Element 4 Maintain a fish mincing machine. Performance criteria 4.1 Maintenance of the fish mincing machine during production is carried out in accordance with company requirements. 4.2 Maintenance of the fish mincing machine is carried out at the end of production in accordance with company requirements. 4.3 Maintenance needs, outside the expertise of the operator, are notified in accordance with company requirements. Please note Providers must be accredited by NZQA, or an inter-institutional body with delegated authority for quality assurance, before they can report credits from assessment against unit standards or deliver courses of study leading to that assessment. Industry Training Organisations must be accredited by NZQA before they can register credits from assessment against unit standards. Accredited providers and Industry Training Organisations assessing against unit standards must engage with the moderation system that applies to those standards. Accreditation requirements and an outline of the moderation system that applies to this standard are outlined in the Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP). The AMAP also includes useful information about special requirements for organisations wishing to develop education and training programmes, such as minimum qualifications for tutors and assessors, and special resource requirements. Comments on this unit standard Please contact the Primary Industry Training Organisation standards@primaryito.ac.nz if you wish to suggest changes to the content of this unit standard. New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016