Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to unload cane bins into a sugar mill feeding station.
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 the tipping station for operation | 1.1 Select, fit and use personal protective equipment as required 1.2 Carry out pre-operational checks, confirm operational status, and report any faults according to workplace procedures 1.3 Identify and report health and safety hazards and operational maintenance requirements according to workplace procedures |
2. Start and monitor tipping | 2.1 Check bin contents and report obvious signs of contamination 2.2 Tip cane according to workplace procedures, maintaining supply of cane to the mill 2.3 Operate plant within prescribed limits of manufacturer's specifications 2.4 Monitor equipment to confirm operating condition and report operating faults or defects according to workplace procedures |
3. Analyse and respond to abnormal conditions and performance | 3.1 Monitor tipping plant operation and identify abnormal conditions and performance 3.2 Identify causes of abnormal conditions and performance 3.3 Take corrective action in response to hazards and abnormal plant performance in accordance with workplace procedures 3.4 Implement emergency procedures according to workplace safety procedures |
4. Prepare for shift changeover | 4.1 Record tipping operation information according to workplace requirements 4.2 Carry out shift changeover according to workplace procedures 4.3 Notify incoming yard control operators of yard and related equipment status |
5. Shut down the tipping station | 5.1 Safely shut down the tipping station according to workplace procedures 5.2 Collect, treat and dispose of or recycle waste according to workplace procedures environmental guidelines 5.3 Identify and report maintenance requirements 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 |
Numeracy | Count bin quantities and rate of tipping |
Navigate the world of work | Apply workplace procedures to own role and responsibilities Understand main tasks, responsibilities and boundaries of own role |
Interact with others | Apply communication practices and protocols relevant to own role |
Get the work done | Complete tasks in required sequence Apply decision-making processes to respond to abnormal performance of tipping plant |
Sectors
Sugar milling (SUG)