Required skills include

Ability to

access workplace information on operating requirements

select fit and use personal protective clothing andor equipment

collect cane samples for testing according to workplace procedure

confirm that scales are tared or zeroed and operating correctly

conduct visual and physical assessment of cane

record results

identify and report cane assessments that are not within specification

follow procedures to repeat or validate results as required

maintain work area to meet housekeeping standards

maintain workplace records

Required knowledge includes

Knowledge of

purpose of extraneous matter test and nature of extraneous matter typically found in cane

conditions and practices that affect the level of extraneous matter found in cane

the effect of high levels of extraneous matter on downstream operations

safe work procedures including awareness of health and safety hazards related to turbine operation and associated control measures

methods used to sort and calculate extraneous matter in a sample

method and purpose of taring or zeroing weighing equipment

procedure for reporting faulty weighing equipment

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

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of ability to

collect cane samples for testing according to workplace procedure

conduct visual and physical assessment of cane

follow procedures to repeat or validate results as required

Context of and specific resources for assessment

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

Sampling plan

Extraneous matterquality specifications

Weighing equipment

Operating procedures and related advice on equipment operation

Personal protective clothing and equipment

Housekeeping standards and procedures

Workplace information recording systems requirements and procedures

Method of assessment

Other units of competency relevant to the work role should be assessed in conjunction with this unit

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

Codes of Practice

Workplace information

Cane inspection and assessment

Hazards

Preparation of weighing equipment

Teamwork

Information systems