The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Assessment must be carried out in a manner that recognises the cultural and literacy requirements of the assessee and is appropriate to the work performed. Competence in this unit must be achieved in accordance with food safety standards and regulations.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of ability to:

conduct pre-start checks on machinery used for softpack filling

start, operate, monitor and adjust process equipment to achieve required quality outcomes

take corrective action in response to typical faults and inconsistencies

complete workplace records as required

apply safe work practices and identify OHS hazards and controls

safely shut down equipment.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must occur in a real or simulated workplace where the assessee has access to:

personal protective clothing and equipment as required

work procedures, including advice on company practices, safe work practices, food safety, quality and environmental requirements

instructions, information, specifications and schedules as required

equipment, services and corresponding information as required

products and materials as required

internal and external customers and suppliers as required

cleaning procedures, materials and equipment as required

documentation and recording requirements and procedures.

Method of assessment

This unit should be assessed together with other units of competency relevant to the function or work role.

Guidance information for assessment

To ensure consistency in one's performance, competence should be demonstrated on more than one occasion over a period of time in order to cover a variety of circumstances, cases and responsibilities, and where possible, over a number of assessment activities.

Required skills include:

Note: The following required skills should be applied as appropriate to the equipment and processes that are used in the particular winery or workplace.

Ability to:

access workplace information to identify softpack filling equipment

select, fit and use appropriate personal protective clothing and/or equipment

confirm supply of necessary product, materials and services

liaise with other work areas, which may include:

maintenance

quality assurance personnel

materials supply

cellar

laboratory

prepare product and materials as required. This may include:

loading continuous feed softpacks (foil) through infeed and into filler

checking softpacks meet specifications (e.g. size and integrity)

checking product to be packaged meets specifications (e.g. vintage, temperature and grape variety)

confirm equipment status and condition. This may include:

checking head alignment and operation

testing bag weights and volumes

completing a test run

flushing lines and equipment with product to be packaged

making minor adjustments as required

confirming cleaning and sanitation processes are completed

checking evacuation of air from softpack via vacuum

ensuring inert gas release at end of filling cycle

set up and start up the process

monitor the process and equipment operation to identify out-of-specification results or non-compliance. This may include monitoring:

continuity of supply of softpacks to filler

bag weight and volumes

bag quality and integrity (leaks)

inert gas release

vacuum prior to fill

monitor supply and flow of product materials to and from the process

take corrective action in response to out-of-specification results or non-compliance

report and/or record corrective action as instructed

sort, collect, treat, recycle or dispose of waste

shut down equipment in response to an emergency situation

shut down equipment in response to routine shutdown requirements. This may include removing product or consumables from the line.

prepare equipment for cleaning. This may involve draining and/or dismantling equipment, and removing waste either manually or by rinsing, in preparation for cleaning and sanitation.

record workplace information

maintain work area to meet housekeeping standards

operate the fine filtration process according to enterprise procedures

take samples according to enterprise procedures

conduct tests according to enterprise procedures

carry out routine maintenance according to enterprise procedures

identify, rectify and/or report environmental non-compliance according to enterprise procedures

use oral communication skills/language to fulfil the job role as specified by the organisation, including questioning, active listening, asking for clarification and seeking advice from supervisor

work cooperatively within a culturally diverse workforce

Required knowledge includes:

Note: The following required knowledge should be applied as appropriate to the equipment and processes that are used in the particular winery or workplace.

Knowledge of:

purpose and principles of softpack filling equipment

key features of softpack filling equipment and components

links to related processes

stages and changes which occur during the process

effect of process changes on end product

quality characteristics of end product

product and materials preparation requirements and effect of variation on process

emergency and troubleshooting procedures

process specification, procedures and operating parameters

equipment and instrumentation components, purpose and operation

basic operating principles of process control systems where relevant

services required

significance and method of monitoring control points within the process

common causes of variation and corrective action required

Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards and controls

lock-out and tag-out procedures

routine maintenance requirements

procedures and responsibility for reporting problems

environmental issues and controls

shutdown sequence

shutdown and cleaning requirements associated with changeovers and types of shutdown

waste handling requirements and procedures

recording requirements and procedures

fine filtration procedures where relevant

testing procedures where relevant

routine maintenance procedures where relevant

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Policies and procedures

Work is carried out in accordance with workplace procedures, licensing requirements and legislative requirements

Workplace information

Workplace information can include:

Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

specifications

production schedules or instructions

work notes

Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)

manufacturer instructions

verbal direction from manager, supervisor or senior operator

Equipment

Equipment may include:

softpack fillers

form-seal fillers

inkjet coders for quality assurance identification

vacuum pumps

Product and materials

Product and materials include:

product for filling

softpacks

coding inks

Equipment status

Confirming equipment status involves:

checking that hygiene and sanitation standards, safety standards and pre-start requirements are met and that equipment is operational

checking operation or calibration of measuring instrumentation

Services

Services may include:

power

compressed air

water

inert gas

steam

vacuum

Monitoring the process

Monitoring the process may involve:

the use of production data, such as performance control charts

Process operation and monitoring functions

Process operation and monitoring functions may be:

manual or involve the use of a process control system

Control points

Control points refer to those key points in a work process that must be monitored and controlled. These include:

food safety (critical)

quality and regulatory control points

inspection points

Information systems

Information systems may be:

print or screen based