FBPPHM3009 — Operate an aseptic form, fill and seal process

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What an assessment for FBPPHM3009 must cover

130 assessable components: 3 elements (23 performance criteria), 36 performance evidence and 68 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 3 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Set up form, fill and seal process

1.1Identify production requirements from workplace documentation
1.2Confirm materials, packaging components and consumables are available to meet batch and production requirements
1.3Confirm required facilities and equipment are available
1.4Source and fit cleanroom garments and personal protective equipment according to workplace gowning Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
1.5Maintain contamination free gloves and gown according to workplace gowning SOP
1.6Fit and adjust machine components and attachments according to production requirements and equipment operation and maintenance manual
1.7Enter processing and operating parameters according to safety and production requirements
1.8Check and adjust equipment performance according to equipment operating procedures
1.9Conduct pre-start checks according to workplace procedures

2 Operate and monitor a form, fill and seal process

2.1Start up and monitor aseptic form, fill and seal process to confirm products are within required limits
2.2Monitor packaging quality and seal integrity to confirm that specifications are met
2.3Identify and report out of limit products or processes according to workplace procedures
2.4Maintain work area according to workplace cleaning standards
2.5Maintain consistent aseptic techniques
2.6Conduct process and sampling according to safety requirements and environmental monitoring procedures
2.7Contain, remove and report spillages according to SOP
2.8Complete documentation according to workplace requirements

3 Shut down a form, fill and seal process

3.1Confirm the workplace procedures for shutting down the process
3.2Complete end-of-batch procedures according to batch instructions
3.3Safely shut down the process
3.4Clean sealing equipment according to workplace procedures
3.5De-gown according to workplace gowning SOP
3.6Complete records according to workplace procedures

Performance evidence

accessed workplace information to confirm production requirements for the aseptic form, fill and seal process
confirmed supply of necessary materials, packaging components and consumables for the aseptic form, fill and seal process
selected, fitted and used cleanroom garments and personal protective equipment including gowning and de-gowning
maintained the sterile quality of the gown after performance of gowning procedures and aseptic process by microbiological surface sampling of several locations on gown
followed required work area entry and exit procedures and moved around the work area in a manner that does not generate additional contaminants
conducted pre-start checks required for the safe operation of the aseptic form, fill and seal process, including:
carried out required area or line clearances
inspected equipment condition to identify signs of wear
checked all safety equipment in place and operational
confirmed equipment clean or sanitised
confirmed equipment correctly configured for processing requirements
started, operated, monitored and adjusted aseptic form, fill and seal process equipment to achieve required outcomes, including:
container formation and appearance
supply and flow of materials to and from process and pressure
flow rates
weights and volumes
fill levels
temperature, including materials and sealing temperatures
supply of packaging components and consumables
container closure integrity
conducted in-process control checks to confirm the process remains within limits
inspected units for defects
taken corrective action in response to a non conformance
maintained consistent aseptic techniques
followed end-of-batch procedures, including:
line clearance and cleaning
loss of sterility
filler integrity testing
yield calculation
materials reconciliation
environmental monitoring
product labelling
actions required if yield or reconciliation is not within prescribed limits
safely shut down the process according to workplace procedures
cleaned and maintained work area to meet workplace cleaning standards and environmental requirements
completed records according to workplace procedures

Knowledge evidence

stages of the aseptic form, fill and seal process, including:
the purpose, methods and outcomes of each stage
control points
principles of filling and sealing, including properties of packaging materials used
the form process
principles of heat sterilisation
the effect of heat sterilisation on microbiological characteristics of product and packaging materials, and a filling process
flow of an aseptic form, fill and seal process and the effect of outputs on downstream processes
quality characteristics to be achieved by the aseptic form, fill and seal process, including:
quality requirements of packaging components and consumables
sterilisation requirements and procedures
fill volume by levels and weights
internal and external leakers
appearance, including; legibility of embossing, burnt polymer and streaking
requirements of seal formation and integrity
importance of maintaining sterile product
integrity testing procedures
aseptic container preparation and forming, filling and sealing requirements
basic operating principles, requirements and parameters of aseptic form, filling and sealing equipment, including:
main components, operating capacities and applications
typical equipment faults and related causes, including signs and symptoms of faulty equipment and early warning signs of potential problems
status and purpose of guards
the purpose and location of sensors and related feedback instrumentation
corrective actions taken where operation is outside specified operating parameters
common causes of out-of-specification product or process and corrective actions required, including the effect of variations in both product and packaging components or consumables on form, filling and sealing performance
functions and limitations of cleanroom garments and personal protective clothing and equipment, including:
sterile gowns
surgical or elastic gloves
face masks
hair nets or sterile hoods
beard/moustache covers
protective goggles or glasses
sterile disposable overshoes, cleanroom boots and shoe covers
gowning and de-gowning techniques
cleanroom behaviour and hygiene
aseptic technique
microbiology applicable to aseptic form, fill and seal process
pre-start checks requirements, including:
carrying out required area or line clearances
inspecting equipment condition to identify signs of wear
confirming all safety equipment are in place and operational
confirming that equipment is clean or sanitised
confirming that equipment is correctly configured for processing requirements
methods used to monitor an aseptic form, fill and seal process, including:
inspecting
measuring
testing
product, packaging and process changeover procedures and responsibilities
end-of-batch procedures, including:
line clearance and cleaning
loss of sterility
filler integrity testing
calculating yield
materials reconciliation
environmental monitoring
product labelling
actions required if yield or reconciliation is not within prescribed limits
requirements of different shutdowns, including:
emergency and routine shutdowns
procedures to follow in the event of a power outage
line clearance procedures, including cleaning and sanitation procedures
isolation, lock out and tag out procedures and responsibilities
operating principles of process control, including the relationship between control panels, systems and physical equipment
Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) requirements associated with aseptic form, fill and seal process and related control measures
environmental issues and controls relevant to the aseptic form, fill and seal process, including;
particle count specification
waste collection and handling procedures
requirements for completion of workplace documentation

Foundation skills

Reading: Identify relevant information from workplace documentation, SOP and batch instructions and interpret requirements for the aseptic form, fill and seal process
Writing: Complete workplace documentation using appropriate language and in required format
Numeracy: Confirm process specifications for flow rates, temperature, fill levels, weights, volumes, pressure and wall thickness

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What does an assessment tool for FBPPHM3009 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for FBPPHM3009 needs to address all 130 unit components: 3 elements with 23 performance criteria, 36 performance evidence requirements, 68 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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