Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to set up, operate, adjust and monitor interrelated processes in a production system.
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to set up, operate, adjust and monitor interrelated processes in a production system. A production system typically involves a series of interrelated processes that must be coordinated and concurrently operated to produce the required outcome.
This unit applies to individuals who have skills and knowledge the operational requirements of the production system for the industry in which it is applied. Individuals apply higher level planning and problem-solving skills, work under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work.
All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures according to state/territory health and 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 production system for operation | 1.1 Confirm availability of equipment, materials and services according to workplace procedures 1.2 Identify and confirm cleaning requirements and equipment status 1.3 Select and fit personal protective equipment according to job requirements 1.4 Enter processing/operating parameters and select or adjust machine settings according to workplace procedures 1.5 Load or position materials, ingredients and/or product according to workplace procedures 1.6 Conduct pre-start checks, adjust equipment performance and confirm equipment is ready and safe to operate |
2. Operate and monitor the production system | 2.1 Start up and operate and monitor the system and equipment for variation in operating conditions 2.2 Identify, rectify and report out-of-specification product and process outcomes to maintain the process within specification 2.3 Maintain the work area and report maintenance requirements according to workplace procedures 2.4 Conduct work according to workplace and environmental procedures |
3. Hand over production system operation | 3.1 Maintain records according to workplace procedures 3.2 Conduct handover according to workplace procedures 3.3 Confirm process operators are properly informed of system and related equipment status at completion of handover |
4. Shut down the production system | 4.1 Identify the appropriate shutdown procedure 4.2 Shut down the system according to workplace procedures 4.3 Identify and report maintenance requirements |
5. Contribute to continuous improvement of the production system | 5.1 Review system performance against output plan/targets according to workplace procedures 5.2 Identify and investigate opportunities for system improvement 5.3 Develop and implement proposals for improvement within workplace planning arrangements, authority levels and 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 |
Sectors
Operational (OPR)