Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to monitor the operation of equipment used in a production process.
This unit applies to individuals who work in a food production environment alongside a supervisor in most situations and exercise limited autonomy.
All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, in accordance with State/Territory work health and safety legislation 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. Monitor equipment operation | 1.1 Read or listen to work instructions from supervisor and ask for clarification where necessary 1.2 Identify work health and safety hazards and tell supervisor 1.3 Use appropriate personal protective equipment as required 1.4 Inspect and monitor equipment to confirm safety and operating condition 1.5 Maintain materials and consumable levels as required 1.6 Maintain workplace records according to workplace procedures 1.7 Maintain a clean and tidy work area according to work health and safety procedures |
2. Identify and respond to non-conformance | 2.1 Monitor the process to confirm performance is maintained within specification 2.2 Identify and report out-of-specification product, process and equipment performance |
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 |
Navigate the world of work | With guidance, identify main tasks, rights and responsibilities of own role Follow instructions to complete a limited set of well-defined tasks Meet a limited range of explicit workplace conventions and protocols |
Interact with others | Ask simple questions and listen carefully to clarify understanding or seek further information Follow basic communication protocols and conventions Recognise basic values, beliefs and cultural expectations of others Follow scripts or use simple templates for routine communication tasks |
Get the work done | Follow simple, clear instructions Keep track of work activities Recognise and seek guidance to correct simple problems Take responsibility for and reflect on low-impact decisions Recognise and support the application of new ideas |
Sectors
Operational (OPR)