Required skills

Ability to

access kill plan customer orders and related information to plan order priorities

select and load required program

apply basic standard deviation to analyse weight distribution of flock

operate control system to start conveyors

confirm that birds available match production order requirements

select system settings to deliver birds of required weight type grade and number to required production areas at the time required

modify system parameters to respond to operating conditions and bird supply

monitor system operation such as monitoring

timely flow and delivery of birds to meet production requirements

pace of delivery to production area to match work flow

system alarms

weight ranges to confirm match with delivery requirements

liaise with relevant departments to respond to customer requirements

identify outofspecification performance and take corrective action such as responding to outofspecification weight drop position and sensor errors

demonstrate system shutdown procedure

monitor operating efficiencies of the system and investigate resolve andor report problems

report on system performance as required by workplace reporting arrangements

conduct computer system maintenance as required to clear computer for new start

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

system configuration including system flow layout and drop points

customer ordering procedures including common terms used to describe product and order requirements and criteria to apply to prioritise customer orders

basic operating principles of equipment and programs used to deliver the required birds to the correct locations within constraints of birds available and to generate system reports

the main alarms and corrective action required

locationalignment requirements of sensors and related feedback instruments located in the system hardware

limits and ranges to adjust for weight distribution

related systemsactivities and responsibilities for interaction such as related planning and scheduling salescustomer service bird receival kill and evisceration and packing

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

isolation lock out and tag out procedures and responsibilities

hazards risks controls and methods for monitoring processes within the system including occupational health and safety OHS food safety quality and environmental hazards and risks

workplace system and approach to equipment maintenance

process improvement procedures and related consultative arrangements eg an understanding of options to minimise giveaway

troubleshooting procedures and problem solving techniques

procedures and responsibility for reporting production and performance information

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 chickway system

set computer settings to meet production requirements

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

conduct production handover

safely shut down equipment

apply food safety procedures to work practices

contribute to workplace improvements

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must occur in the workplace where the assessee has access to

personal protective clothing and equipment

kill schedules customer orders and related advice on system requirements

information on equipment capacity and operating parameters

system equipment software and related accessories and services

birds and packing hall

communication and recording systems 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

FDFOPA Apply principles of statistical process control

FDFOP2015A Apply principles of statistical process control

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

Chickway system operation

Handovers

Operation and monitoring of equipment and system processes