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Carry out changeovers in the spirits industry

URN: IMPDT9
Business Sectors (Suites): Spirits Industry Operations
Developed by: Improve
Approved on: 31 Aug 2019

Overview

This standard covers the changing of machines, equipment or vessels and/or the introduction of different products or materials.

It may apply to the changeover of blends, products, packing, bottling or other operations within the spirits industry.

Performance criteria

You must be able to:

  1. carry out changeovers in accordance with relevant organisational health and safety requirements, quality standards, environmental standards and Revenue and Customs requirements
  2. use personal protective equipment in accordance with organisational requirements and manufacturer's instructions
  3. prepare for the changeover in a way that minimises operational down time and waste of products and materials
  4. remove resources from the previous run which are not needed in accordance with organisational requirements
  5. clean plant surfaces in contact with material and product
  6. assemble required resources and make sure they meet organisational specification before the changeover begins
  7. adjust plant and equipment to conform to organisational specification and without affecting any other part of the plant
  8. remove change parts in line with specifications
  9. report the condition of worn or damaged parts to the relevant person
  10. complete the changeover within the specified timescale
  11. check that output matches organisational specification and is produced at the required rate following changeover
  12. dispose of waste in accordance with organisational requirements
  13. communicate with relevant colleagues during changeovers in accordance with organisational requirements
  14. complete all records in accordance with organisational procedures

Knowledge and Understanding

You need to know and understand:

  1. how to carry out changeovers in accordance with the current legislation and the organisational health and safety, hygiene, environmental, quality standards and instructions, Revenue and Customs requirements
  2. the need for isolation of equipment and services and what may happen if this is not done correctly
  3. where to obtain and how to interpret organisational specifications and what may happen if this is not done correctly
  4. why the changeover is taking place
  5. the functions and use of machine parts, tools and equipment needed for changeovers
  6. what materials and resources are required and how to check their suitability
  7. the time requirements for changeovers
  8. the difficulties which may arise during changeovers and action to be taken in each case
  9. the need for cleaning and what may happen if this is not undertaken when required
  10. the critical control settings and their effect on production volumes and quality
  11. how to recognise wear and tear on change parts
  12. why it is important to notify the relevant person that a changeover has been completed and what may happen if this is not done
  13. the required action to take when change parts are removed and what may happen if this is not done
  14. when personal protective equipment is required, how it is used, and what may happen if it is not used
  15. the correct waste disposal procedures and what may happen if they are not followed
  16. why it is important to keep records and what might happen if this is not done
  17. what should be communicated, to whom and why it should be done
  18. the limits of your authority and the consequences of exceeding them

Scope/range

Scope Performance

Scope Knowledge

Values

Behaviours

Skills

Glossary

Links To Other NOS

External Links

Version Number

1

Indicative Review Date

31 Aug 2023

Validity

Current

Status

Original

Originating Organisation

NSAFD

Original URN

IMPDT9

Relevant Occupations

Manufacturing Technologies, Plant and Machine Operatives, Process Operatives, Process, Plant and Machine Operatives

SOC Code

8111

Keywords

Changeover; Machine; Equipment; Product