Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to ensure that food production operations comply with legal requirements that apply to food processing activities and facilities. It does not include requirements related to environmental management, work health and safety and food safety – those areas are covered by other units.
The unit applies to individuals who may not be directly responsible for designing procedures for compliance with legislation, but who should be aware of the
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. Ensure production systems meet legislative requirements relating to products and processing | 1.1 Analyse relevant legislation and regulations that apply to food production, packaging and labelling 1.2 Investigate purpose and intent of legislation relevant to food production, packaging and processing 1.3 Identify roles and responsibilities of authorities responsible for administering legislation 1.4 Assess work and food safety systems to determine compliance 1.5 Review procedures to ensure compliance with legal requirements 1.6 Identify and address or report non-compliances according to workplace procedures |
2. Ensure production facilities meet legislative requirements relating to food premises, equipment design and storage facilities | 2.1 Analyse relevant legislation and regulations that apply to food premises, storage facilities and equipment 2.2 Investigate the purpose and intent of legislation relevant to production facilities and premises 2.3 Identify the roles and responsibilities of authorities responsible for administering legislation 2.4 Review procedures to ensure compliance with legal requirements 2.5 Review recording systems to confirm compliance with legal requirements 2.6 Review internal auditing procedures to confirm compliance 2.7 Identify and address or report non-compliances 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 | Analyse compliance and legal documentation from a variety of sources to determine compliance requirements |
Navigate the world of work | Ensure knowledge of legislative requirements and products is kept up-to-date in order to provide accurate information Modify or develop organisational policies and procedures to comply with legislative requirements and organisation goals |
Get the work done | Contribute to continuous improvement of current work practices by applying principles of analytical and constructive thinking |
Sectors
Technical (TEC)