IMPFP136 - Control fish skinning operations

 

Overview

This standard is about controlling skinning fish by machine.  It details the skills and knowledge required to start up, run and shut down skinning equipment, as well as being able to take the appropriate action should operating problems occur.  It is also about working to organisational product specifications and production schedules.

You must be able to prepare to skin fish. You must also be able to carry out fish skinning operations. You must also be able to complete the fish skinning process.

This standard is for you if you are involved in the production of fish and are involved in fish skinning operations.

 

Performance criteria

You must be able to:

 

Prepare for fish skinning

1.         operate to the legal or regulatory requirements, the organisational health and safety, hygiene and environmental standards and instructions

2.         check product specifications at the right time

3.         set up equipment according to specification

4.         make sure that fish is available and fit for use

5.         make sure that services meet requirements

6.         start up the equipment and check that it is running to specification

7.         take action in response to operating problems

8.         maintain communication

 

Carry out fish skinning

9.         meet the legal or regulatory requirements, the organisational health and safety, hygiene and environmental standards and instructions

10.       use equipment and make sure that it is supplied with materials and services

11.       achieve the required yield and output according to specification

12.       make sure the product is transferred safely to the next stage in the manufacturing operation

13.       take action in response to operating problems within the limits of your responsibility

14.       maintain communication

 

Finish skinning operations

15.       meet the legal or regulatory requirements, the organisational health and safety, hygiene and environmental standards and instructions

16.       check the specifications to time shut down 

17.       follow procedures to shut down equipment 

18.       deal with items that can be re-cycled or reworked

19.       dispose of waste 

20.       make equipment ready for future use after completion of the process

21.       maintain communication

22.       complete all records

 

Knowledge and understanding

You need to know and understand

 

1.         what the legal or regulatory requirements, the organisational health and safety, hygiene and environmental standards and instructions are and what may happen if they are not followed 

2.         the purpose and importance of the process 

3.         what equipment and tools to use and their condition 

4.         what materials to use and in what quantity 

5.         how to obtain and interpret the relevant process or ingredient specification 

6.         what recording, reporting and communication is needed and how to carry this out and the reasons why it is important to do so 

7.         what action to take when the process specification is not met 

8.         how to carry out the necessary pre start checks and why it is important to do so 

9.         how to follow the start up procedures for the process and why it is important to do so 

10.       how to obtain the necessary resources for the process 

11.       how to follow work instructions and why it is important to do so 

12.       common sources of contamination during processing, how to avoid these and what might happen if this is not done 

13.       how to operate, regulate and shut down the relevant equipment 

14.       when it is necessary to seek assistance and how to seek it 

15.       how to follow the relevant process control procedures and why it is important to do so 

16.       different ways to carry out the process 

17.       how to carry out the process in an efficient manner and why it is important to do so 

18.       what the limits of your own authority and competence are and why it is important to work within them 

19.       how to deal with items that can be re-cycled or re-worked 

20.       how to dispose of waste and why it is important to do so 

21.       how to make equipment ready for future use

 

Keywords: Fish; Machine; Skin; Manufacturing; Operation; Process; Health; Safety; Hygiene; Equipment