Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare and operate an integrated group of sugar milling sub-systems or unit operations in the sugar milling industry.
The unit applies to individuals who work in one or more connected unit operations, including preparation, crushing and power generation.
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 system for operation | 1.1 Confirm supply of materials to meet production requirements 1.2 Prepare work area for operation according to workplace procedures 1.3 Confirm services as available and ready for operation 1.4 Check equipment to confirm readiness for use according to workplace procedures and manufacturer’s guidelines 1.5 Select, fit and use personal protective equipment according to workplace safety procedures |
2. Operate and monitor the system | 2.1 Start the system according to workplace procedures 2.2 Confirm process performance is maintained within specification 2.3 Operate system to optimise performance for the current factory conditions within limits of manufacturer's specifications 2.4 Monitor equipment to confirm operating condition 2.5 Ensure system outputs meet specification |
3. Hand over the system | 3.1 Maintain workplace records according to workplace procedures 3.2 Carry out handover according to workplace procedures 3.3 Ensure operators are aware of system and related equipment status at completion of handover |
4. Shut down the system | 4.1 Identify the appropriate shutdown procedure for operational and long-term shutdown conditions 4.2 Collect, treat and dispose of or recycle waste generated by both the process and cleaning procedures 4.3 Safely shut down the system according to workplace procedures and manufacturer's recommendations 4.4 Prepare the system for storage in shutdown mode 4.5 Identify and address operational maintenance requirements according to workplace procedures |
5. Contribute to continuous improvement of the system | 5.1 Identify and investigate opportunities for improvement 5.2 Develop and implement proposals for improvements within company planning arrangements |
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 |
Writing | Record information in required format Communicate proposed improvements in clearly constructed text |
Numeracy | Monitor and interpret system control indicators and data |
Navigate the world of work | Apply workplace procedures relevant to own role Understand own role and associated responsibilities |
Interact with others | Apply workplace communication practices to report issues or provide information |
Get the work done | Access and interpret sugar system control panels and system indicators Make decisions to correct abnormal plant performance within level of responsibility Identify and propose sugar system process, product or service improvements within scope of own role |
Sectors
Sugar milling (SUG)