ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1 Prepare the tipping station for operation

1.1 Pre-operational checks are conducted

1.2 Health and safety hazards / maintenance requirements are identified and reported to appropriate personnel according to workplace reporting procedures

2 Start and monitor tipping

2.1 Bin contents are visually inspected and obvious signs of contamination are reported as required according to workplace reporting procedure

2.2 Cane is tipped according to workplace procedure to maintain supply of cane to the mill

2.3 Plant is operated within limits of manufacturer's specifications to meet workplace requirements

2.4 Equipment is monitored to confirm operating condition

2.5 The workplace meets housekeeping standards

3 Analyse and respond to abnormal performance

3.1 Plant operating conditions are monitored to identify causes of abnormal performance

3.2 Corrective action is taken in accordance with workplace in response to hazards and abnormal plant performance

3.3 Emergency procedures are implemented as required according to workplace procedures and manufacturer's recommendations

4 Prepare for shift changeover

4.1 Workplace information is recorded according to workplace recording requirements

4.2 Shift changeover is carried out according to workplace procedure

4.3 Incoming yard control operators are aware of yard and related equipment status

5 Shutdown the tipping station

5.1 The tipping station is shut down according to workplace procedures and manufacturer's recommendations

5.2 Waste is collected, treated and disposed or recycled according to company procedures

5.3 Maintenance requirements are identified and reported according to workplace reporting procedure

Required skills includes:

Ability to:

confirm status of tipping process at start up

select, fit and use personal protective clothing and/or equipment

demonstrate manual and automatic modes of operation as appropriate to workplace equipment

monitor tipping process to maintain a full carrier including monitoring:

rate of tipping to maintain full carrier

bin and equipment condition

identify faulty bins and/or equipment and arrange transfer for repair

take corrective action in response to abnormal or unacceptable performance

use appropriate communication methods and equipment including 2-way radios

complete tipping operation records and hand over tipping process

maintain work area to meet housekeeping standards including clearing cane spillages

Required knowledge includes:

Knowledge of:

relevant state OHS legislation, standards and industry codes of practice relating to work responsibilities

safe work procedures including awareness of health and safety hazards related to tipping operation and associated control measures

functions and basic operating principles of tipping process and related control system and equipment components

the relationship between the tipping process and mill operation

consequences of tipping contaminated cane

typical faults in cane bins which affect haulage and tipping operations

acceptable bin and rake condition and procedure for tagging and reporting bins requiring repair

procedures for responding to emergency situations

requirements to liaise/advise related work areas

housekeeping standards for the work area

reporting and recording systems

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Assessment must be carried out in a manner that recognises the cultural and literacy requirements of the assessee and is appropriate to the work performed.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of ability to:

confirm status of tipping process at start up

monitor tipping process to maintain a full carrier

identify faulty bins and/or equipment and arrange transfer for repair

take corrective action in response to abnormal or unacceptable performance

use appropriate communication methods and equipment

complete tipping operation records and hand over tipping process

maintain work area to meet housekeeping standards.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must occur in a real or simulated workplace where the assessee has access to:

Tipping process, milling train and related equipment

Relevant codes of practice and industry standards

Operating procedures and related advice on equipment operation

Loaded cane bins

Personal protective clothing and equipment

Communication systems and equipment

Housekeeping standards and procedures

Workplace information recording systems, requirements and procedures.

Method of assessment

Where the tipping operator conducts weighbridge operations and/or yard control, the following related units are to be co-assessed with this unit.

SUG214A Conduct rail weighbridge operations

SUG101A Move cane bins in a marshalling yard.

Guidance information for assessment

To ensure consistency in one's performance, competency should be demonstrated on more than one occasion over a period of time in order to cover a variety of circumstances, cases and responsibilities, and where possible, over a number of assessment activities.

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Policies and procedures

Work is carried out in accordance with company policies and procedures, licensing requirements, manufacturer's recommendations, legislative requirements, codes of practice and industrial awards and agreements.

Codes of practice

Codes of practice include the Sugar Milling Operations Industry Code of Practice and sugar industry codes of practice related to cane railway and transport operations.

Workplace information

Workplace information can include:

Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

manufacturer's specifications.

Equipment status

Confirming equipment status involves

conducting relevant pre-start checks

confirming that housekeeping standards are met, all safety guards are in place

equipment is operational.

Equipment

Equipment may include

2-way communication system

process control interface and related control system,

tipping unit or tippler

pushers

points

indexers.

Typical hazards

Typical hazards include working with moving machinery - pinch points.

Teamwork

Work may require the ability to work within a team environment.

Information systems

Information systems may be print or screen based.