Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to set up, operate, adjust and shut down a wafer products manufacturing process.
This unit applies to individuals who work in a baking production environment under general supervision with some accountability for their own work. This includes identifying and providing solutions to a limited range of predictable problems relating to the operation and monitoring of machines and equipment used in the wafer manufacturing process.
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 wafer 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 report to supervisor 1.3 Wear appropriate personal protective equipment and ensure correct fit 1.4 Confirm availability of materials to meet production requirements 1.5 Identify and confirm cleaning and maintenance requirements have been met 1.6 Fit machine components and related attachments and adjust to meet operating requirements 1.7 Select processing and operating parameters to meet safety and production requirements 1.8 Check equipment and adjust according to manufacturer instructions to ensure optimum performance 1.9 Carry out pre-start checks according to operator instructions |
2. Operate and monitor the wafer process | 2.1 Start the wafer products manufacturing process according to workplace procedures 2.2 Monitor equipment to identify variation in operating conditions and report variations in equipment operation 2.3 Monitor the process to confirm that product meets specifications 2.4 Identify, rectify and report out-of-specification product and process outcomes 2.5 Conduct work and maintain a clean and tidy workplace according to workplace environmental guidelines |
3. Shut down the process | 3.1 Identify the appropriate shutdown procedure and implement 3.2 Identify and report maintenance requirements 3.3 Maintain workplace records accurately 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 text in work instructions and production schedule and recognise workplace signage |
Numeracy | Interpret symbols and numbers to calibrate equipment and set oven temperatures and processing parameters Use basic arithmetic to calculate quantities of wafer batter Measure wafer width, length and thickness against specifications |
Oral communication | Participate in verbal exchanges to ask questions and convey workplace information |
Navigate the world of work | Recognise and follow workplace requirements, including safety, quality, food safety and environmental requirements, associated with own role and area of responsibility |
Interact with others | Follow accepted practices and protocols for reporting issues to supervisors |
Get the work done | Follow clearly defined instructions to plan and assemble resources and sequence tasks to manufacture wafer products Monitor processes and control points, identify routine problems related to own work or role, and initiate standard procedures to resolve Use key functions and follow routine procedures for using digital technology and automated equipment |
Sectors
Production baking (PBK)