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Demonstrate knowledge of and set up, shut down and maintain a fish
impregnating machine
Level
3
Credits
10
Purpose
This unit standard is designed for those people involved in the operation and
maintenance of one type of impregnation machine.
People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe the effects of the
operation of an impregnation machine on seafood product; demonstrate
knowledge of the preparation process for impregnating seafood product;
demonstrate knowledge of setting up an impregnating machine; demonstrate
knowledge of shutting down and cleaning an impregnating machine; and
maintain an impregnating 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.
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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;
Impregnating machine refers to any mechanical device used to inject additives into fish
flesh. Machines may include but are not limited to Fomaco machines and Hermes
machines.
Elements and performance criteria
Element 1
Describe the effects of the operation of an impregnating machine on a seafood product.
Performance criteria
1.1
The impact of operating an impregnating 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 an
impregnating machine is described in accordance with company requirements.
Element 2
Demonstrate knowledge of the preparation process for impregnating seafood product.
Performance criteria
2.1
The preparation of the solution for impregnating fish is described in accordance
with company requirements.
2.2
The solutions for impregnating fish are prepared and tested in accordance with
company requirements.
Range
includes but is not limited to – ingredients, concentration
monitoring, and records.
2.3
The filtration process for impregnating fish is described in accordance with
company requirements.
2.4
The consequences of inadequate filtration are described in terms of equipment
function and product quality.
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Element 3
Demonstrate knowledge of setting up an impregnating machine.
Performance criteria
3.1
The procedures for setting up the impregnating machine are described in
accordance with company requirements.
3.2
The impregnating machine settings that allow product and process
specifications, product flow, and target yield to be met are described in
accordance with company requirements.
3.3
The impregnating machine is set up in accordance with company requirements.
3.4
Safe work practices are used in accordance with company requirements.
3.5
The impregnating machine is checked to ensure it is clean prior to use in
accordance with company requirements.
Element 4
Demonstrate knowledge of shutting down and cleaning an impregnating machine.
Performance criteria
4.1
The procedures for shutting down and cleaning the impregnating machine are
described in accordance with company requirements.
4.2
The safety features of an impregnating machine are described and safe work
practices are used during operation in accordance with company requirements.
4.3
The impregnating machine is cleaned during and post production in accordance
with company requirements, and the importance of cleaning during production
is described.
4.4
The impregnating machine is reassembled after cleaning in accordance with
company requirements.
Element 5
Maintain an impregnating machine.
Performance criteria
5.1
Maintenance of impregnating machine is carried out during operation in
accordance with company requirements.
5.2
Maintenance of impregnating machine is carried out at the end of operation in
accordance with company requirements.
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5.3
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.
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