Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to collect and prepare a range of samples during the sugar milling process.
The unit applies to individuals typically with primary responsibility for sampling and/or testing.
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 for sampling | 1.1 Identify sampling requirements from sampling plan 1.2 Select sampling method to suit sampling requirement according to workplace procedures 1.3 Select, fit and use personal protective equipment according to workplace procedures 1.4 Confirm that sampling chemicals, tools and containers are available and fit for use |
2. Collect and prepare samples | 2.1 Collect samples safely according to workplace procedures 2.2 Identify and report observations of non-conformances made during sampling 2.3 Store and handle samples to preserve characteristics of sample 2.4 Prepare samples safely as required by sampling procedure 2.5 Clean, care for and store equipment according to workplace procedures 2.6 Treat, recycle or dispose of sample materials according to workplace procedures |
3. Record sampling information | 3.1 Check and document sampling information according to workplace procedures 3.2 Label sample 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 standard operating procedures, specifications, sampling schemes and schedules |
Writing | Record information accurately in required format |
Numeracy | Calculate quantities of preservatives for sample preparation |
Navigate the world of work | Understand main tasks, responsibilities and boundaries of own role Apply workplace procedures relevant to own role |
Get the work done | Complete tasks in logical order |
Sectors
Sugar milling (SUG)