Required skills include

Ability to

liaise with relevant work areas to confirm or secure necessary materials services equipment and labour to meet production requirements

confirm that all equipment within the system meets operating standards all safety guards are in place and equipment is ready for operation

confirm that materials have been cleared for use

monitor implementation of setup and startup procedures including monitoring the use of check sheets by others

monitor observance of work procedures and systems

monitor materials flow and workinprogress through the system

confirm that the system operates within specified parameters and control points are monitored

determine responses to outofspecification results or nonconformance within level of responsibility

coordinate batchproduct changeovers

communicate information effectively

plan maintenance and cleaning procedures to minimise disruption

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

review and maintain procedures to support system improvements

Required knowledge includes

Knowledge of

purpose and principles of the system including optimisation

equipment purpose and operation including an understanding of process control systems where used

technical knowledge of product characteristics and processing requirements for varying inputs

codes and legislation relating to product and packaging requirements

equipment calibration schedule and responsibilities

type and purpose of sampling and testing conducted

related work areas and departments

relevant procedures specifications and operating parameters for the system and the individual units

relevant systems and legislative responsibilities in areas such as human resources quality occupational health and safety and environmental management

industrial awards and agreements relating to system operation

hazards risks controls and methods for monitoring processes within the system

maintenance and cleaning requirements of equipment in system

process improvement procedures and related consultative arrangements

troubleshooting procedures and problem solving techniques

recording requirements and procedures

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

liaise with relevant work areas

confirm that all equipment within the system meets operating standards

monitor implementation of setup and startup procedures

monitor observance of work procedures and systems

monitor materials flow and workinprogress through the system

confirm that the system operates within specified parameters and control points are monitored

determine responses to outofspecification results or nonconformance within level of responsibility

coordinate batchproduct changeovers

plan maintenance and cleaning procedures to minimise disruption

monitor operating efficiencies of the system

review and maintain procedures to support system improvements

Context of and specific resources for assessment

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

Operating procedures and related advice on equipment operation including advice on safe work practices and environmental requirements

Personal protective clothing and equipment

Company policies and workplace systems including human resources OHS quality food safety and environmental management

Product and process specifications and operating parameters

System processes and related equipment

Materials and services as required

Related work areas and communication system

Planning resources management and training arrangements

Troubleshooting advice where available

Material Safety Data Sheets where appropriate

Housekeeping standards and procedures

Advice on environmental management issues relevant to work responsibilities

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

Sugar system operations

Unit operations

Control points

System equipment

Workplace systems

Teamwork

Information systems