This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to plan, monitor and evaluate new product trials.

The unit applies to individuals who work with a team of specialists to develop and engineer new products, and to manage trials in a production environment. They take personal responsibility and exercise autonomy in undertaking complex work. They analyse information and exercise judgement to complete a range of advanced, skilled activities.

No occupational licensing or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. However, legislative and regulatory requirements for food processing exist, so local requirements must be checked. All work must comply with Australian food safety standards and relevant codes of practice.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice	Yes	No	Comments/feedback
Define new product specifications
Identify production resource requirements
Establish project budget and timeline
Ensure trial is of appropriate size to provide reliable process and production information, following workplace procedures
Scale new product recipe or formula to suit trial production
Identify and confirm raw materials and ingredients, packaging components and consumables, to meet trial requirements
Identify available and suitable production equipment and safe operating procedures
Ensure availability and competency of production personnel to successfully operate the trial process
Identify environmental, food safety, and work health and safety (WHS) hazards of the trial process and determine appropriate control methods
Achieve consensus on trial documentation format and procedures
Establish trial schedule and identify, monitor and address barriers and constraints to achieving schedule
Inform personnel in related work areas and functions about trial status and progress
Advise operators directly participating in the trial of parameters, roles and responsibilities
Communicate advice on product specifications and operating procedures to the project team
Monitor trial process to identify actual and potential barriers to achieving schedule
Ensure trial product is produced within specifications
Identify or investigate out-of-specification or unacceptable outcomes
Identify unusual or atypical conditions that could affect achievement of the schedule
Report and make modifications according to trial arrangements
Review trial objectives against trial outcomes
Assess resource allocations against plan
Assess trial product against specifications
Compare production parameters and operating conditions with scheduled performance
Identify and investigate significant variances
Identify and report improvement opportunities

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