Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to inspect and sort product and incoming materials ready for processing.
This unit has application in a production environment within the food processing industry. Inspection at this level is typically limited to visual inspection.
This unit applies to individuals who work under general supervision and exercise limited autonomy with some accountability for their own work. This includes identifying and providing solutions to a limited range of predictable problems.
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. Inspect materials and product to confirm fitness for use | 1.1 Read or listen to work instructions from supervisor and clarify where required 1.2 Identify work health and safety hazards and report to supervisor 1.3 Wear appropriate personal protective equipment and ensure correct fit 1.4 Confirm the type and quality requirements of materials and product according to workplace procedures 1.5 Convey or transfer materials and product to required locations |
2. Sort materials and product | 2.1 Inspect materials and product to confirm quality requirements are met 2.2 Sort product and incoming materials to meet production requirements 2.3 Identify and report unacceptable quality according to workplace procedures 2.4 Maintain a clean and tidy workplace according to workplace and safety 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 workplace and standard operating procedures relevant to job role Interpret material and product instructions and requirements |
Navigate the world of work | Follow workplace procedures, including work health and safety requirements, relating to own role and work area Demonstrate a duty of care to self and others |
Interact with others | Communicate effectively and cooperate with supervisor and co-workers, including reporting problems Use active listening and questioning to clarify and confirm supervisor instructions |
Get the work done | Follow instructions and make routine decisions related to materials and product inspection and sorting Maintain a clean and hazard-free work area Maintain hygiene standards and wear required personal protective equipment Identify out-of-specification or non-conforming product and follow procedures to separate unacceptable product |
Sectors
Operational (OPR)