Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to set up, operate, adjust and shut down a secondary packaging process used to form trays or boxes, load and position product, and seal the package.
This unit applies to individuals who work under general supervision and exercise limited autonomy in a food processing packing environment. It typically applies to the worker responsible for applying basic operating principles to the operation and monitoring of a case packing process and associated equipment. Case packers may be configured as side loading, wrap around, drop, or pick and place packers.
All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, in accordance with State/Territory work health and safety, and food safety regulations, legislation and standards 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. Prepare the case packing equipment and process for operation | 1.1 Read or listen to work instructions from supervisor and clarify where needed 1.2 Identify work health and safety hazards and tell supervisor 1.3 Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and ensure correct fit 1.4 Confirm that packaged product and packaging components and consumables are available to meet production and food safety requirements 1.5 Carry out pre-start checks on process and related equipment to confirm readiness for use according to workplace procedures 1.6 Load or position packaging components and consumables according to workplace procedures and safety requirements 1.7 Set parameters to meet safety and packaging requirements |
2. Operate and monitor the case packing process | 2.1 Start, operate and monitor the process for variation in operating conditions according to work health and safety and operating procedures 2.2 Report any variation in equipment operation according to workplace procedures 2.3 Monitor packaging quality and packaging appearance to confirm that specifications are met 2.4 Identify, rectify and report out-of-specification process outcomes according to workplace requirements 2.5 Follow and apply workplace cleaning and environmental procedures |
3. Shut down the case packing process | 3.1 Identify the appropriate shutdown procedure and implement safely according to operating procedures 3.2 Identify and report maintenance requirements according to workplace procedures 3.3 Maintain workplace records 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 workplace and standard operating procedures relevant to job role Interpret production requirements |
Writing | Record operating, routine maintenance and shutdown information on paper-based and electronic media |
Numeracy | Monitor and interpret production and process control indicators and data Monitor supply and flow of materials to and from the process |
Navigate the world of work | Apply workplace procedures to own role and responsibilities Identify skills, knowledge and experience required for performing own role in the workplace Ask questions to clarify understanding or seek further information |
Interact with others | Communicate and report operational and safety information to relevant personnel Use modes of communication suitable to purpose to confirm understanding when conducting operational start-up and shutdown procedures |
Get the work done | Access and interpret process control panels and system Maintain a clean and hazard-free work area Identify out-of-specification standards and maintain quality specifications Confirm equipment status and condition Interpret process and equipment information to monitor process and respond to abnormal performance and variations |
Sectors
Operational (OPR)