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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. • Sampling requirements are identified
   • Sampling method is determined to suit sampling requirement
   • Confirm that sampling tools and containers are available and fit for use
2. Collect and prepare samples
   • Collect samples in accordance with sampling schedule
   • Identify and report atypical observations made during sampling
   • Store and handle samples to preserve characteristics of sample
   • Prepare samples as required by sampling procedure
3. Record sampling information
   • Record sampling information according to workplace requirements
   • Sample labelling procedures are followed according to workplace requirements

Required Skills

Required skills include

Ability to access workplace information such as the sampling plan to identify sampling requirements select fit and use personal protective clothing andor equipment confirm that necessary tools containers and chemicals are available and fit for purpose handle chemicals safely including handling preservatives demonstrate handling and preparation procedures and use of appropriate protective clothing and equipment demonstrate correct manual handling and safe work practices demonstrate sampling collection and preparation procedures return plant to operating conditions as required identify and report any obvious nonconformance maintain and store chemicals containers and sampling tools as required sort collect treat recycle or dispose of sample material label samples as required record sampling information maintain work area to meet housekeeping standards

Required knowledge includes

Knowledge of purpose of a sampling plan including an understanding of the nature of representative samples and importance of maintaining the integrity of samples awareness of cane analysis program requirements relating to sampling for cane payment tests terminology relating to the types of samples and related methods used safe work procedures including appropriate and safe manual handling safe practices in accessing the sampling point hazards associated with specific sampling requirements such as working with equipment under pressure at high temperatures and storage of chemicals used specific sample collection and preparation methodsprocedures sampling regimes implemented in response to special causes or nonconformance inspection points for sampling typical characteristics of materials sampled to and common contaminants sample disposal procedures labelling requirements reporting and recording systems

Evidence Required

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 demonstrate sampling collection and preparation procedures identify and report any obvious nonconformance label and record samples
Context of and specific resources for assessment	Assessment must occur in a real or simulated workplace where the assessee has access to Sampling schedule Sampling tools chemicals containers and related equipment Materials to be sampled Sampling methods and procedures Sample preparation equipment Personal protective clothing and equipment Communication systems and equipment Housekeeping standards and procedures Sample labelling and 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

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Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Policies and procedures	Work is carried out in accordance with company policies and procedures, licensing requirements, legislative requirements, codes of practice and industrial awards and agreements.
Codes of Practice	Codes of practice include the Sugar Milling Operations Industry Code of Practice.
Workplace information	Workplace information can include: Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) specifications sampling schemes schedules.
Cane sampling equipment	Equipment may include: forks shovels scrapers sample containers purpose-related tools.
Cane sample preparation	Sample preparation may include: addition of preservatives fibre preparation such as disintegrator and cutter-grinders sub-sampling to give a representative sample from given set of samples.
Teamwork	Work may require the ability to work within a team environment.
Information systems	Information systems may be print or screen based.

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