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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare for cleaning
  2. Operate and monitor the cleaning process
  3. Dispose of waste and return plant to operating condition

Evidence Required

The assessment process must address all of the following items of evidence

Ability to

Access workplace information such as the cleaning schedule to identify cleaning requirements

Select fit and use personal protective clothing andor equipment

Confirm supply of necessary materials and services

Handle cleaning and sanitation agents safely This includes following correct handling and preparation procedures and use of appropriate protective clothing and equipment

Prepare cleaners and sanitisers as required

Pace production andor liaise with related work areas to take equipment offline with minimal disruption to production

Prepare equipment for cleaning This can include rendering equipment safe to clean correctly positioning equipment such as valves pipes vents and taps selecting appropriate cleaning cycle CIP removing waste and or dismantling equipment

Clean equipment according to cleaning process cycle and procedures This can include starting up and operating the CIP process in both automatic and manual modes

Monitor the process and equipment operation to maintain the cleaning process within the required parameters

Return plant to operating order

Take corrective action in response to outofspecification results

Advise affected work areas of cleaning schedule and progress

Maintain and store chemicals and related equipment as required

Carry out relevant checks and inspections to confirm effectiveness of cleaning

Sort collect treat recycle or dispose of waste

Record cleaning information

Maintain work area to meet housekeeping standards

May include the ability to

Take samples and conduct tests

Knowledge of

Purpose and basic principles of cleaning in place inline This includes the use and functions of caustic and acid solutions and cleaning sequence and stages as required in the workplace

Terminology relating to the chemicals solutions used

Safe work procedures including appropriate signage of cleaning activities and safe handling and storage of cleaners and sanitisers used

Purpose and limitations of protective clothing and equipment

Cleaning and sanitation requirements for work area This includes different levels of cleaning requirements depending on the reason for cleaning

Methods used to render equipment safe to clean including lockout tagout and isolation procedures

Equipment settings required for cleaning and for operating respectively

Basic operating principles of process control where relevant This includes the relationship between control panels and systems and the physical equipment

Inspection points for cleaning and sanitation

Consequences of contamination of process flows by cleaning solutions

Types of waste generated by both the production and the cleaning process and related collection treatment and disposal requirements

Environmental consequences of incorrect waste disposal procedures

Requirements to liaiseadvise related work areas

Reporting and recording systems

May include knowledge of

Sampling and testing

Relationship with other standards

Prerequisite units

There are no prerequisite units for this competency standard

Coassessment of related units

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

SUGZPCIA Operate a process control interface

Resources required for assessment

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

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

Personal protective clothing and equipment

Equipment to be cleaned and related cleaning system

Cleaning schedule or advice and related Standard Operating Procedures

Chemicals andor automated chemical addition system

Services as required

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

They may also require access to

Sampling and testing schedules and procedures

Assessment requirements

For information on how to assess this competency standard and who can assess refer to the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package

Range Statement

The range statement indicates the context for demonstrating competence. This statement is a guide and unless otherwise indicated, items may or may not apply as required by the work context.

Work is carried out in accordance with company policies and procedures, manufacturer's recommendations, legislative requirements, codes of practice and industrial awards and agreements. Codes of practice include the Sugar Milling Operations Industry Code of Practice

Workplace information can include Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), specifications, production schedules and manufacturer's specifications

Equipment cleaned may include evaporators, pans, heaters, filters, chemical mixing and storage equipment plus pumps and pipes

Services may include power, water, steam, compressed and instrumentation air

Where tests are conducted as part of operation a typical requirement is measurement of pH and condensate quality

Monitoring the process depends on cleaning requirements. It may include monitoring: condensate quality (evaporators, heaters and pans); vacuum and brix (evaporators); time; storage tank levels; chemical strength; cycle time; temperatures

Operation and monitoring of equipment and processes typically requires the use of control panels and systems

Control points refer to those key points in a work process which must be monitored and controlled

Work may require the ability to work within a team environment

Information systems may be print or screen based