Required skills

Ability to

access and apply workplace information on food safety policies and procedures relating to own work

fit and use appropriate personal protective clothing and equipment as required by work tasks to meet food business requirements

maintain personal conduct consistent with workplace requirements

check own work area to identify food safety hazards

carry out work responsibilities to ensure that food safety is not compromised

take necessary precautions when moving between or around the workplace andor from one task to another to minimise the risk of contamination

recognise and report situations or procedures that could compromise food safety according to workplace procedure including following procedures in own work and related work area to report to the appropriate personnel in required detail and in a timely manner

take corrective or preventative action within level of responsibility

report health conditions and illness as required by workplace food safety procedures

sort and dispose of waste as required by work responsibility according to workplace procedure

maintain housekeeping standards in work area

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

food safety requirements related to own work as determined by the workplace

sources of advice on food safety issues and responsibilities in the workplace

personal hygiene practices and clothing and footwear requirements associated with working in and moving in and between food handling areas and moving between food handling and non foodhandling areas

suitable standard for materials and equipment used in the food handling area including materials that are unsuitable for use such as breakable or dirty equipmentmaterials

methods and procedures to be followed when carrying out work responsibilities in a food handling area to ensure that food safety is not compromised this will depend on the nature of work responsibilities and food safety requirements as specified by the workplace

the types of contamination that can occur as a result of work activities and procedures used to prevent these types of contamination from occurring

cleaning and sanitation requirements and responsibilities including cleaning methods appropriate to a food handling environment and those used in the specific food handling area

waste collection recycling and handling procedures

housekeeping standards to be maintained in the work area

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

identify food handling procedures and food safety issues for work

apply food safety procedures when handling food products

identify and act on nonconformances

ensure cleaning standards are met

follow environmental and waste management procedures

Context of and specific resources for assessment

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

food safety policies and procedures relevant to work function

work procedures including procedures for entering and exiting food handling areas

work process and related servicesresources

work area and related equipment to undertake work function

waste collection treatment recycling andor disposal methods

monitoring and reporting system

Method of assessment

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

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

Workplace information

Food handling area

Examples of contamination that can result from work activities

Personal hygiene, clothing and footwear and requirements