Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to undertake a basic visual and physical inspection of cane samples for extraneous matter upon arrival at a sugar mill.
The unit applies to individuals who work under supervision in the sugar milling industry.
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 to inspect cane | 1.1 Select, fit and use personal protective equipment according to safe work practices 1.2 Identify and report health and safety hazards and maintenance requirements 1.3 Collect cane sample according to specifications 1.4 Prepare weighing equipment for operation, and report faults as required |
2. Identify extraneous matter in cane | 2.1 Inspect and sort cane sample according to specifications 2.2 Check for extraneous matter in cane according to specifications 2.3 Record results of inspection according to workplace requirements |
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 |
Numeracy | Calibrate and set tare and zero weighing equipment and interpret weight measurements |
Navigate the world of work | Understand main tasks, responsibilities and boundaries of own role |
Interact with others | Apply workplace communication practices relevant to own role |
Get the work done | Completes tasks in required sequence Apply decision-making processes to control hazards in routine situations |
Sectors
Sugar milling (SUG)