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:

confirm loading requirements

conduct pre-start checks on equipment used for loading

ensure readiness of bulk product

start, operate, monitor and adjust process 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

apply food safety procedures

clean 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

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

information on equipment capacity and operating parameters and tanker types and capacities

loading/unloading schedules and related receivals and/or despatch documentation

tankers, storage facilities, materials transfer equipment and related equipment and services

materials for loading/unloading

sampling and test equipment as required

cleaning procedures, materials and equipment as required

loading/unloading information recording system and procedures.

Method of assessment

This unit should be assessed together with core units and other units of competency relevant to the function or work role. Examples could be:

FDFOP2003A Clean equipment in place

FDFOP2004A Clean and sanitise equipment

FDFOP2011A Conduct routine maintenance

FDFOP2013A Apply sampling procedures

FDFOP2030A Operate a process control interface

MSL973001A Perform basic tests.

Guidance information for assessment

To ensure consistency in one's performance, competency 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

Ability to:

access workplace information relating to loading/unloading requirements

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

inspect loading/unloading equipment for signs of wear, such as visual inspections to detect leaks, listening for unusual noises and/or vibrations in pumps, and checking gauges and meters

confirm that tankers are in a suitable condition for loading, such as checking cleaning records and confirming that any scheduled maintenance has been carried out (where product is temperature controlled, it includes confirming capacity of vehicle to meet temperature control requirements)

check receivals/despatch documentation to confirm material types, quantities and transfer requirements

confirm that bulk product/materials meet quality requirements for loading/unloading, such as conducting tests or getting clearance documentation from laboratory/quality personnel

use workplace records and systems to:

confirm storage holdings and capacities

determine appropriate source/destination for loads (this typically involves use of computer-based systems), and where required, verifying by physically inspecting storage facilities and checking materials/product compatibility

plan and sequence loading/unloading to meet delivery, requirements/storage capacity and production requirements as appropriate

liaise with drivers to confirm loading requirements

prepare transfer equipment for use, such as confirming that equipment is clean, lines are purged, isolation or lockouts are cancelled as required, any scheduled maintenance has been completed

operate and monitor the loading/unloading process to confirm that correct quantities are transferred at the required times, to the required locations, such as monitoring pump loads, flow rates and filter/strainer condition

respond to and/or report equipment failure within level of responsibility

locate emergency stop functions on equipment

complete transfer operations, such as purging lines and selecting appropriate equipment/system settings

complete records of product/materials transfer as required

maintain work area to meet housekeeping standards

use process control and scheduling systems, screens and panels according to enterprise procedures

take and record product/materials samples and conduct tests according to enterprise procedures

conduct routine maintenance according to enterprise procedures

clean transfer equipment (this may require entry to confined spaces, and where this is the case, appropriate certification requirements must also be met)

use oral communication skills/language competence 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

Knowledge of:

bulk storage facilities layout and related management systems

basic operating principles of the system and equipment used, including the features of the tanker loading/unloading and materials transfer systems

equipment used, such as sensors, valves, pumps, pipework and other related equipment that controls the flow and transfer of bulk materials, equipment operating capacity and the status and purpose of guards

tanker types and capacities

planning and scheduling systems and responsibilities to prioritise loading and unloading processes, including the characteristics of materials received and related storage requirements, production requirements and storage capacities

signs and symptoms of faulty equipment and early warning signs of potential problems

operating parameters and corrective action required where operation is outside specified operating parameters

product inspection and procedures within level of responsibility

clearance procedures, such as relevant test methods and action required if results are not within specification or clearance is not provided

occupational health and safety (OHS) hazards and controls, including emergency procedures to respond to hazardous situations, such as spills

contamination risks and controls, including cross-contamination risks, product compatibility and storage requirements

isolation, lock out and tag out procedures and responsibilities

environmental issues associated with bulk liquid materials transfer, including consequences of spills and appropriate control/containment procedures

recording requirements and procedures, such as related receivals and despatch documentation

basic operating principles of process control, where relevant, including the relationship between control panels and systems and the physical equipment

sampling and test procedures

routine maintenance procedures where relevant

pressurisation process and related equipment procedures where relevant

cleaning 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 according to company policies and procedures, regulatory and licensing requirements, legislative requirements, and industrial awards and agreements

Legislative requirements

Legislative requirements are typically reflected in procedures and specifications. Legislation relevant to this industry includes:

the Food Standards Code, including labelling, weights and measures legislation

legislation covering food safety, environmental management, OHS, anti-discrimination and equal opportunity

Workplace information

Workplace information may include:

standard operating procedures (SOPs)

specifications

production schedules and instructions

manufacturers' advice

standard forms and reports

Equipment

Equipment may include:

bulk storage facilities/tanks

filters

pumps

manifolds

hoses

pipework

valves

strainers/filters

booms

gauges and meters

Related processes/equipment may include:

pasteurising units

Tankers

Tankers may be:

heated or unheated

pressurised or unpressurised

single or multi-compartment

Operation of equipment and processes

Operation of equipment and processes may require:

the use of process control panels and systems