Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to apply an understanding of ingredients and processes to solve problems that typically occur during the preparation, processing or packaging of products.
The unit applies to operators who work under broad supervision and are responsible for the efficient operation of production equipment and processes, and are required to problem-solve issues relating to non-conforming raw materials, ingredients and processes.
No occupational licensing or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. However, legislative and regulatory requirements for food processing exist, so local requirements must be checked. All work must comply with Australian food safety standards and relevant codes of practice.
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. Identify and respond to non-conforming ingredients or raw materials | 1.1 Identify raw materials and ingredients that do not conform with quality standards 1.2 Identify and report non-conformance in raw materials and ingredients, in line with workplace requirements 1.3 Investigate and report causes of non-conformance 1.4 Determine and implement corrective action 1.5 Take action to prevent recurrence of non-conformance 1.6 Report action in accordance with workplace reporting requirements |
2. Identify and respond to non-conforming products and processes | 2.1 Monitor processing parameters, stages and changes 2.2 Identify non-conformance during processing, handling and/or storage, and take corrective action 2.3 Investigate and report causes of non-conformance relating to processing, handling or storage 2.4 Determine and implement corrective actions 2.5 Take action to prevent recurrence of non-conformance 2.6 Report action in accordance with workplace reporting 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 |
Reading | Analyse and consolidate information and data from a range of sources |
Numeracy | Analyse data to check, interpret and confirm production requirements for ingredients and process parameters |
Get the work done | Take responsibility for planning, sequencing and prioritising tasks and own workload for efficiency and effective outcomes Address problems and initiate standard procedures in response, applying problem-solving processes in determining solutions |
Sectors
Technical (TEC)