NZQA registered unit standard
27529 version 2
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Title
Demonstrate knowledge of cleaning agents used to clean milk
tankers in a dairy processing operation
Level
4
Credits
Purpose
5
This unit standard is for people who are employed as milk
collection operators and who are required to carry out their
tasks as sole operators.
People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate
knowledge of: uses and properties of cleaning chemicals, and
handling and storage of cleaning chemicals, used to clean milk
tankers, in a dairy processing operation.
Classification
Dairy Processing > Milk Processing
Available grade
Achieved
Explanatory notes
1
Legislation relevant to this unit standard includes but is not limited to the Animal
Products Act 1999, Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992, and Animal Products
(Dairy) Regulations 2005.
2
Definitions
Material safety data sheets – information sheets on safe handling and storage of
hazardous substances.
Organisational requirements – instructions to staff on policies and procedures which
are documented in memo, electronic or manual format and are available in the
workplace. These requirements include but are not limited to – site specific
requirements, manufacturer’s specifications and legislative requirements.
Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Demonstrate knowledge of uses and properties of cleaning chemicals used to clean milk
tankers in a dairy processing operation.
Evidence requirements
1.1
Uses of cleaning chemicals are described in terms of their application for soil
removal and hygiene control.
Range
cleaning chemicals include but are not limited to – acids, alkalis,
detergents, sanitisers.
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Properties of cleaning chemicals are identified and described in terms of their
effectiveness in removing soil.
properties include but are not limited to – pH, wettability, protein
solvency, action on mineral deposits, reaction temperature range.
Range
Outcome 2
Demonstrate knowledge of handling and storage of cleaning chemicals used to clean milk
tankers in a dairy processing operation.
Evidence requirements
2.1
Material safety data sheets are explained in terms of their purpose and type of
information provided.
2.2
The process of handling cleaning chemicals safely is described in terms of the
protection of self and others from harm through contact absorption, ingestion
and inhalation.
protection processes include but are not limited to – use of safety
equipment and protective clothing;
safe handling processes include but are not limited to –
dispensing, dilution, transport of chemicals, non-mixing of
chemicals, location and use of eye wash stations and showers.
Range
2.3
The process of storing chemicals safely is described in terms of organisational
requirements.
chemicals include but are not limited to – acids, alkalis,
detergents.
Range
2.4
The procedure for dealing with cleaning chemical hazards is explained in terms
of material safety data sheets and/or site chemical handling requirements.
Planned review date
31 December 2020
Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process
Version Date
Last Date for Assessment
Registration
1
21 July 2011
31 December 2016
Review
2
18 June 2015
N/A
Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR) reference
0022
This CMR can be accessed at http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/framework/search/index.do.
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Please note
Providers must be granted consent to assess against standards (accredited) by NZQA,
before they can report credits from assessment against unit standards or deliver courses
of study leading to that assessment.
Industry Training Organisations must be granted consent to assess against standards by
NZQA before they can register credits from assessment against unit standards.
Providers and Industry Training Organisations, which have been granted consent and
which are assessing against unit standards must engage with the moderation system that
applies to those standards.
Requirements for consent to assess and an outline of the moderation system that applies
to this standard are outlined in the Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMRs). The
CMR 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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