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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Identify materials and specifications for work process
   • Identify materials required for work processes
   • Identify specifications and tests required to determine suitability of materials for work processes
   • Inspect or test materials according to operating procedures
   • Conduct work in accordance with workplace environmental guidelines
   • Reject and report out-of-specification materials according to operating procedures
2. Handle materials and products safely
   • Identify handling requirements for input materials and products of workstation or process according to work health and safety and food safety requirements
   • Handle materials and product according to work health and safety requirements
   • Maintain workplace in a clean and tidy order to meet workplace standards and avoid contamination
3. Maintain integrity of product during processing
   • Protect materials and products from contamination and exposure to pests
   • Follow product changeover procedures to avoid cross-contamination of products
   • Identify processes and conditions that are inconsistent with specifications and safety procedures, and take corrective action within level of responsibility
   • Restrict and monitor access to work area during processing according to workplace procedures
4. Maintain integrity of product post-processing
   • Conduct visual, metal scanning, and other contamination checks prior to packing and despatch
   • Check packing materials for cleanliness and integrity before use
   • Seal, pack or despatch product from work area according to product and process requirements
5. Comply with personal hygiene standards
   • Follow personal hygiene requirements appropriate to the process, product and workplace
   • Use clothing and personal protective equipment appropriate to the process, product and workplace