Required skills

Ability to

access workplace information relating to materials transfer requirements and priorities

select fit and use personal protective clothing andor equipment

use workplace records and systems to confirm storage facilities and capacities and determine appropriate routing of materials received this typically involves use of computerbased systems and where required verifying by physically inspecting storage facilities

plan and sequence transfer process to meet storage capacity and production requirements

prepare equipment for materials transfer such as confirming that equipment is clean lines are purged isolation or lockouts are cancelled as required any scheduled maintenance has been completed and safety guardsequipment are correctly positioned

carry out procedures to confirm bulk materials meet quality requirements as required by transfer process such as conducting tests or getting clearance documentation from laboratoryquality personnel

operate and monitor transfer process to confirm that correct quantities are transferred at the required times to the required locations

locate emergency stop functions on equipment

respond to andor report equipment failure within level of responsibility

respond to andor report evidence that bulk materials do not meet quality requirements

complete the transfer operations such as purging lines and selecting appropriate equipmentsystem settings

complete records of productmaterials 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 productmaterials samples and conducttests 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

conduct routine maintenance according to enterprise procedures

use oral communication skillslanguage 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 dry materials storage layout capacities and related management systems

basic operating principles of equipment such as the system of sensors valves pipe work and related equipment that controls the transfer of bulk dry materials equipment operating capacity and the status and purpose of guards

planning and scheduling systems and responsibilities to prioritise materials transfer 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

occupational health and safety OHS hazards and controls including the risk of spontaneous combustion and dust control

isolation lock out and tag out procedures and responsibilities

product inspection procedures within level of responsibility including types of pest infestation and common contamination relevant to dry materials transferred

procedures for separating and handling nonconforming or unacceptable product

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

contamination risks and controls including crosscontamination risks product compatibility and storage requirements

environmental issues associated with dry goods handling and storage

recording requirements and procedures

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

sampling and testing associated with process monitoring and control where relevant

routine maintenance procedures where relevant

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 transfer requirements

conduct prestart checks on equipment used for transfer

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

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 storage locations capacities and bulk receival equipment capacity and operating parameters

bulk transfer system equipment and services

bulk materials dry

receival schedules and sequencing systems

sampling schedules and test procedures and equipment as required

documentation and recording requirements and procedures

cleaning procedures materials and equipment as required

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

FDFOPA Clean and sanitise equipment

FDFOP2004A Clean and sanitise equipment

FDFOPA Conduct routine maintenance

FDFOP2011A Conduct routine maintenance

FDFOPA Apply sampling procedures

FDFOP2013A Apply sampling procedures

FDFOPA Operate a process control interface

FDFOP2030A Operate a process control interface

MSLA Perform basic tests

MSL973001A Perform basic tests.

Guidance information for assessment

To ensure consistency in ones 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

Policies and procedures

Legislative requirements

Workplace information

Confined spaces

Operation of bulk transfer systems

Bulk materials transfer equipment