Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to work effectively in the food processing industry by applying an understanding of the structure of the industry, workplace policies and procedures, and conditions relevant to the level of responsibility.
This unit applies to individuals who perform a defined range of routine and predictable activities under general supervision and exercise limited autonomy and accountability in any sector of the food processing industry.
All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, in accordance with State/Territory work health and safety that apply to the workplace.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements 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. Identify the food processing industry | 1.1 Identify sectors within the food processing industry 1.2 Identify key sector representatives and their roles 1.3 Understand workplace procedures common to employment in the sector 1.4 Identify types of employment and key responsibilities in the food processing industry |
2. Identify key production processes and supply chains | 2.1 Recognise raw materials used in the workplace and their source 2.2 Recognise the range of products produced in the workplace 2.3 Identify workplace production processes for converting materials into products 2.4 Identify common products and supply chains in the food processing industry |
3. Carry out work responsibilities according to policies and procedures | 3.1 Operate according to basic conditions of employment 3.2 Apply workplace policies and procedures when carrying out work role 3.3 Identify rights, responsibilities and legal obligations relevant to own role 3.4 Identify key personnel and their roles in the workplace 3.5 Apply employability skills required for working effectively 3.6 Recognise the consequences of not following workplace environmental and safety policies and practices |
4. Take responsibility for own skill development | 4.1 Identify the skills required for work role and assess learning needs 4.2 Participate in opportunities for skill development 4.3 Take responsibility for own work tasks and role 4.4 Monitor own work against workplace standards and identify areas for improvement and take action 4.5 Use basic problem-solving strategies to address problems, inconsistencies or concerns when fulfilling work role |
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 | 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 to contribute to basic workgroup processes Recognise basic values, beliefs and cultural expectations of others Use simple templates for routine tasks |
Get the work done | Recognise simple problems and seek guidance to correct Take responsibility for and reflect on low-impact decisions Recognise and support the application of new ideas |
Sectors
Operational (OPR)