Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to set up, operate and shut down a range of semi-automated and automated packaging equipment involved in the palletising process in a packing environment.
The unit applies to individuals who work under general supervision in bottling and packaging and are responsible for operating and monitoring a palletising process and associated equipment.
All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and safety, and food safety regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements | Performance Criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Prepare to operate palletising equipment | 1.1 Confirm work instructions, including identifying potential health and safety in the workplace hazards and controls with supervisor 1.2 Select, fit and use appropriate personal protective equipment 1.3 Ensure that product and materials are available to meet palletising requirements 1.4 Ensure that services are available and ready for operation 1.5 Prepare palletising equipment and check to confirm readiness for use 1.6 Set up equipment to meet palletising requirements |
2. Operate and monitor the palletising process | 2.1 Start up palletising equipment according to operating instructions 2.2 Monitor control points to confirm performance is maintained within equipment operation and specification 2.3 Ensure product is palletised according to requirements 2.4 Monitor palletising equipment to confirm operating condition 2.5 Identify, rectify and report out-of-specification end product, process and equipment performance according to workplace procedures 2.6 Liaise with operators in other work areas to ensure ongoing packaging process runs efficiently and effectively |
3. Shut down the palletising supply process | 3.1 Shut down palletising equipment according to operating instructions 3.2 Prepare palletising equipment for cleaning according to workplace procedures |
4. Conduct housekeeping activities | 4.1 Carry out cleaning procedures 4.2 Collect, treat and dispose of or recycle waste generated by both the process and cleaning procedures 4.3 Record workplace information according to workplace procedures |
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential for performance in this unit of competency but are not explicit in the performance criteria.
Skill | Description |
Reading | Interpret key messages in standard operating procedures |
Navigate the world of work | Follow clear instructions within defined level of responsibility Recognise organisational expectations and follows explicit protocols and procedures Seek clarification when required |
Get the work done | Respond to routine problems using step by step instruction and procedures |
Sectors
Bottling and Packaging (BPG)