Required skills

Ability to

access workplace information to identify casepacking requirements

select fit and use personal protective clothing andor equipment

confirm supply of necessary packaging componentsconsumables including boxescartons and related consumables

inspect the quality of packaging componentsconsumables to confirm that standards are met

conduct prestart checks such as inspecting equipment condition to identify any signs of wear selecting appropriate settings andor related parameters to suit product type cancelling isolation or lockouts as required confirming that equipment is clean and correctly configured for packaging requirements loading packaging componentsconsumables positioning electronic eyes and sensors correctly ensuring all safety guards are in place and operational and confirming coders are correctly set for date and product requirements

start operate monitor and adjust pick and place equipment to achieve required outcomes including monitoring control points and conducting inspections as required to confirm process remains within specification such as

box formation

alignment placement and quantity of units packed

operation of suction cups

operation of related equipment eg box closers and sealers

operation of ink jet coders to confirm correct code and claritylegibility

demonstrate procedure to reference or align equipment against setup parameters

demonstrate productpackaging changeovers

monitor flow of product to the process and packaged goods from the process

take corrective action in response to outofspecification results

respond to andor report equipment failure within level of responsibility

locate emergency stop functions on equipment

follow isolation and lock outtag out procedures as required to take casepacking process and related equipment offline in preparation for cleaning andor maintenance within level of responsibility

prepare equipment for cleaning

complete workplace records as required

maintain work area to meet housekeeping standards

use process control systems according to enterprise procedures

clean and sanitise equipment 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

purpose and basic principles of secondary packaging including the requirements of packaging materials used and coding requirements

basic operating principles of casepacking equipment including main equipment components status and purpose of guards purpose and location of electronic eyes and sensors equipment operating capacities and applications and services required for operation of casepackers used in the workplace

the flow of product to this stage in the packing process and the effect of outputs on downstream processes

quality characteristics and requirements of outer packaging materials and of the packaged product including board quality and finished packaged product specifications

methods used to monitor the process such as visual inspection of the process and of the quality of the packaged product

inspection or test points control points in the process and the related procedures and recording requirements and testing gluing or sealing of packages where required

operating requirements and parameters and corrective action required where operation is outside specified operating parameters including restart procedures following a crash or jam up

typical equipment faults and related causes including signs and symptoms of faulty equipment and early warning signs of potential problems

common causes of variation and corrective action required including the effect of variation in packaging componentsconsumables on performance

contaminationfood safety hazards and risks associated with this stage in the packaging process and related control measures

occupational health and safety OHS hazards and controls

requirements of different shutdowns as appropriate to the process and workplace production requirements including emergency and routine shutdowns and procedures to follow in the event of a power outage

isolation lock out and tag out procedures and responsibilities

productpackaging changeover procedures

procedures and responsibility for reporting production and performance information

environmental issues and controls relevant to the packaging process including waste collection and handling procedures related to the process

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

cleaning and sanitation 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

conduct prestart checks on machinery used for case packing

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

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 stock flow systems and productionpackaging schedules

information on equipment capacity and operating parameters

specifications control points and operating parameters

automated case packers and related equipment and services

product to be packaged and board and related consumables

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 Operate a process control interface

FDFOP2030A Operate a process control interface.

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

Case packing process and related equipment

Packing configuration

Operation of equipment and processes

Shutdown procedures