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Centrifuge operators tend centrifugal machines that separate impurities from food materials aimed to be further processed as to achieve finished foodstuffs.

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Competences
40
Groups
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Essential
20
Optional
20

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Essential knowledge 1 competence

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centrifugal force

Apparent force that draws a rotating body away from the centre of rotation. Application to machines that use centrifugal forces.

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Essential skills and competences 19 competences

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apply GMP

Apply regulations regarding manufacture of food and food safety compliance. Employ food safety procedures based on Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

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apply requirements concerning manufacturing of food and beverages

Apply and follow national, international, and internal requirements quoted in standards, regulations and other specifications related with manufacturing of food and beverages.

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check quality of products on the production line

Check products for quality on the production line and remove defective items before and after packaging.

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ensure public safety and security

Implement the relevant procedures, strategies and use the proper equipment to promote local or national security activities for the protection of data, people, institutions, and property.

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exert quality control to processing food

Ensure the quality of all factors involved in a food production process.

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monitor centrifugal separators

Operating and monitoring centrifugal separators.

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operate centrifuges

Adjust working condition as speed and time of centrifuges according to the requirements of the product in process. Operate centrifuges.

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tend centrifuge machines

Operate centrifuge that purifies animal and vegetable oils. Position filter cloth on centrifuge supply tank. Start centrifuge and transfer filtered material from centrifuge into portable tank.

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tend hoses

Use hoses to wash centrifuge, caring for the integrity of the machine and minimising waste of water.

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adhere to organisational guidelines

Adhere to organisational or department specific standards and guidelines. Understand the motives of the organisation and the common agreements and act accordingly.

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apply HACCP

Apply regulations regarding manufacture of food and food safety compliance. Employ food safety procedures based on Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP).

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There are countries that adopt their own national regulations such as the British standard and/or international ones as well: International Features Standards (IFS). In these cases, producers should comply with international standards also.
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be at ease in unsafe environments

Be at ease in unsafe environments like being exposed to dust, rotating equipment, hot surfaces, sub-freezing and cold storage areas, noise, wet floors and moving lift equipment.

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carry out checks of production plant equipment

Carry out checks of the machinery and equipment used in the production plant. Ensure that the machinery is working properly, set machines before usage, and assure continuous operability of the equipment.

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follow hygienic procedures during food processing

Ensure a clean working space according to hygienic standards in the food processing industry.

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follow written instructions

Follow written directions in order to perform a task or carry out a step-by-step procedure.

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handle product separation in the sugar industry

Handling the products separated by centrifuge machines such as wash molasses, mother liquor (syrup), and sugar crystals. Packing the products in different containers depending on their characteristics.

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lift heavy weights

Lift heavy weights and apply ergonomic lifting techniques to avoid damaging the body.

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secure goods

Fasten bands around stacks or articles prior to shipment or storage.

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set up machine controls

Set up or adjust machine controls to regulate conditions such as material flow, temperature, or pressure.

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Optional knowledge 5 competences

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alkali stages of refining processes for edible oils

Stages of the alkali refining process for edible oils which include heating, conditioning, neutralising, re-refining, washing of oils.

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free fatty acid elimination processes

The processes for the refining of edible oils and fats to eliminate free fatty acids (FFA). This includes the physical refining, a process that builds on the lower boiling point of the free fatty acids compared to the boiling point of the triglyceride oil, and also chemical or alkaline refining, where an alkali is used to neutralise the free fatty acids.

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oil seed process

Oil seed process from cleaning the oil bearing seed, decorticating the seed, crushing, conditioning and heating, to filtering and neutralising.

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origin of dietary fats and oils

The distinction between dietary fats that come from animals and oils derived from vegetables.

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Know animal fats, including butter, ghee, lard, tallow, and any other fatty substance rendered from animal flesh. Know vegetable fats and oils, including those from soy, canola, corn, cottonseed, sunflower, safflower, peanut.
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health, safety and hygiene legislation

The set of health, safety and hygiene standards and items of legislation applicable in a specific sector.

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Optional skills and competences 15 competences

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operate sugar washing systems

Operate sugar washing systems that distribute water evenly over the entire exposed surface of sugar wall. Strive for minimum water consumption, high crystal yield and uniform washing of sugar.

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test solid discharges from oil centrifuge

Continuously test solid discharges after the oil is centrifuges to ensure that the centrifuges are set for best performance.

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check sensorial parameters of oils and fats

Check sensorial parameters of olive oils, seed oils and edible fats such as taste, smell and touch.

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control flow of oils

Adjust controls to regulate flow of oils through lines and tanks.

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degum liquids

Remove gums from water and oils. Use equipment to separate hydratable gums and other soluble that exude from certain plants.

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dispose food waste

Dispose or collect food waste with the purpose of recycling or throwing away from the production process. Follow established procedures for their disposal taking care of the environment and the safety matters according to legislations.

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ensure compliance with environmental legislation in food production

Make sure to comply with environmental legislation in food production. Understand the legislation related to environmental matters in food manufacturing and apply it in practice.

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filter edible oils

Filter oil as one of the processes of oil extraction. Pump oil, using equipment such as sifters or cloths, and adhere to health and safety regulations.

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keep machines oiled for steady functioning

Oil or grease the parts of the machines and equipment that need to be lubricated. Follow safety procedures to do so.

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label samples

Label raw material/product samples for laboratory checks, according to implemented quality system.

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measure density of liquids

Measuring the density of liquids, including oils, using instruments such as hygrometers, or oscillating tubes.

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monitor sugar uniformity

Monitor that the sugar and centrifuged products are uniform and comply with quality standards.

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refine edible oils

Refine edible oils to make them suitable for human consumption. Remove impurities and toxic substances performing processes such as bleaching, deodorisation and cooling.

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wash oils

Wash oils to reduce the soap left over in the oil after the first stage of refining. Heat the oil to the right temperature, then add a certain amount of wash water to be mixed into the oil by the dynamic mixer. Operate the flow meter for hot water and the electro-pneumatic metering valve.

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perform cleaning duties

Perform cleaning duties such as waste removal, vacuuming, emptying bins, and general cleaning of the working area. Cleaning activities should follow health and safety regulations if required.

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