Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to identify and handle materials to maintain integrity of products.
This unit applies to individuals who work under general supervision and exercise limited autonomy in a food processing environment.
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. Identify materials and specifications for work process | 1.1 Identify materials required for work processes 1.2 Identify specifications and tests required to determine suitability of materials for work processes 1.3 Inspect or test materials according to operating procedures 1.4 Conduct work in accordance with workplace environmental guidelines 1.5 Reject and report out-of-specification materials according to operating procedures |
2. Handle materials and products safely | 2.1 Identify handling requirements for input materials and products of workstation or process according to work health and safety and food safety requirements 2.2 Handle materials and product according to work health and safety requirements 2.3 Maintain workplace in a clean and tidy order to meet workplace standards and avoid contamination |
3. Maintain integrity of product during processing | 3.1 Protect materials and products from contamination and exposure to pests 3.2 Follow product changeover procedures to avoid cross-contamination of products 3.3 Identify processes and conditions that are inconsistent with specifications and safety procedures, and take corrective action within level of responsibility 3.4 Restrict and monitor access to work area during processing according to workplace procedures |
4. Maintain integrity of product post-processing | 4.1 Conduct visual, metal scanning, and other contamination checks prior to packing and despatch 4.2 Check packing materials for cleanliness and integrity before use 4.3 Seal, pack or despatch product from work area according to product and process requirements |
5. Comply with personal hygiene standards | 5.1 Follow personal hygiene requirements appropriate to the process, product and workplace 5.2 Use clothing and personal protective equipment appropriate to the process, product and workplace |
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 basic work instructions and procedures |
Writing | Record testing, non-compliance and task-related information on paper-based and electronic media |
Numeracy | Perform basic numerical calculations and estimations for checking and testing |
Navigate the world of work | Apply workplace procedures to own role and responsibilities Understand tasks and responsibilities required for performing own role in the workplace Ask questions to clarify understanding or seek further information |
Interact with others | Confirm work requirements and priority areas Communicate and report workplace activity and safety information to relevant personnel |
Get the work done | Maintain a clean and hazard-free work area Maintain hygiene standards and wear required personal protective equipment Maintain quality requirements for the sanitisation and use of equipment |
Sectors
Operational (OPR)