Application
Not applicable.
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements and Performance Criteria | |||
Element | Performance Criteria | ||
1 | Prepare the equipment and process for operation | 1.1 | Packaging components/consumables, materialsand items to be packaged are confirmed and available to meetoperating requirements |
1.2 | Cleaning and maintenance requirements andstatus are identified and confirmed | ||
1.3 | Machine components and related attachments arefitted and adjusted to meet operating requirements | ||
1.4 | Operating parameters are entered as requiredto meet safety and production requirements | ||
1.5 | Materials, product and packagingcomponents/consumables are loaded or positioned as required to meetpackaging requirements | ||
1.6 | Equipment performance is checked and adjustedas required | ||
1.7 | Pre-start checks are carried out as requiredby workplace requirements | ||
2 | Operate and monitor the process | 2.1 | The process is started and operated accordingto workplace procedures |
2.2 | Equipment is monitored to identify variationin operating conditions | ||
2.3 | Variation in equipment operation is identifiedand maintenance requirements are reported according to workplacereporting requirements | ||
2.4 | The process is monitored to confirm thatspecifications are met | ||
2.5 | Out-of-specification process outcomes areidentified, rectified and/or reported to maintain the processwithin specification | ||
2.6 | The workplace meets housekeeping standards | ||
2.7 | Workplace records are maintained according toworkplace recording requirements | ||
3 | Shut down the process | 3.1 | The appropriate shutdown procedure isidentified |
3.2 | The process is shut down according toworkplace procedures | ||
3.3 | Maintenance requirements are identified andreported according to workplace reporting requirements |
Required Skills
Not applicable.
Evidence Required
The assessment process must address all of the following items of evidence.
Ability to:
1. Access workplace information to identify packaging requirements
2. Select, fit and use personal protective clothing and/or equipment
3. Confirm supply of necessary packaging components/consumables, materials and services
4. Conduct pre-start checks. This may involve inspecting equipment condition to identify any signs of wear, setting coders and printers, selecting appropriate equipment settings and/or related parameters, cancelling isolation or lockouts as required, confirming that equipment is clean, correctly configured for packaging requirements, sensors and controls are correctly positioned, any scheduled maintenance has been completed, and all safety guards are in place and operational
5. Start, operate, monitor and adjust packaging equipment to achieve required outcomes. This may include loading packaging components/consumables and/or product, monitoring control points such as weights, codes, placement, glue temperatures, alignment and appearance, configuration and seal integrity as required to confirm process remains within specification
6. Monitor supply and flow of materials to and from the process
7. Take corrective action in response to out-of-specification results
8. Respond to and/or report equipment failure within level of responsibility
9. Locate emergency stop functions on equipment
10. Follow isolation and lock out/tag out procedures as required to take packaging equipment off line in preparation for cleaning and/or maintenance within level of responsibility
11. Demonstrate batch/process changeovers
12. Complete workplace records as required
13. Maintain work area to meet housekeeping standards
May include ability to:
14. Use process control systems
15. Integrity testing of packaging
16. Carry out routine maintenance
17. Clean and sanitize equipment
Knowledge of:
18. Purpose and basic principles of the packaging process. This includes an understanding of the purpose and characteristics required of packaging materials used the principles of the packaging process used. Where methods involve vacuum or MAP packaging, it includes an understanding of the effect of modified atmosphere on product shelf life
19. Product and packaging coding requirements and related legal requirements including product weight
20. Basic operating principles of equipment. This may include an operational understanding of main equipment components, status and purpose of guards, equipment operating capacities and applications and the purpose and location of sensors and related feedback instrumentation. It also includes knowledge of services required and action to take if services are not available
21. The flow of processes supplying the packaging process and the effect of outputs on downstream processes
22. Quality characteristics required of the packaging process. This may include an understanding of the seal integrity requirements
23. Effect of variation in inputs which may include packaging components/consumables, materials and/or services, on process performance
24. Operating requirements and parameters and corrective action required where operation is outside specified operating parameters. This includes an understanding of restart procedures following a crash or jam up
25. Typical equipment faults and related causes. This includes recognition of signs and symptoms of faulty equipment and early warning signs of potential problems
26. Methods used to monitor the packaging process. This may include visual inspecting, measuring and testing as required by the process. It requires awareness of inspection or test points (control points) in the process and the related procedures and recording requirements
27. Contamination/food safety risks related to stages in the packaging process and related control measures
28. Common causes of variation and corrective action required
29. OHS hazards and controls
30. Requirements of different shut downs as appropriate to the packaging process. This includes emergency and routine shutdowns and procedures to follow in the event of a power outage. This may involve conducting basic equipment referencing
31. Product/packaging changeover procedures and responsibilities
32. Isolation, lock out and tag out procedures and responsibilities
33. Procedures and responsibility for reporting production and performance information
34. Environmental issues and controls relevant to the process. This includes waste/rework collection and handling procedures related to the process
May include knowledge of:
35. Basic operating principles of process control where relevant. This includes the relationship between control panels and systems and the physical equipment
36. Routine maintenance procedures
37. Packaging integrity testing
38. Cleaning and sanitation procedures
The assessment process must address all of the following items of evidence.
Ability to:
1. Access workplace information to identify packaging requirements
2. Select, fit and use personal protective clothing and/or equipment
3. Confirm supply of necessary packaging components/consumables, materials and services
4. Conduct pre-start checks. This may involve inspecting equipment condition to identify any signs of wear, setting coders and printers, selecting appropriate equipment settings and/or related parameters, cancelling isolation or lockouts as required, confirming that equipment is clean, correctly configured for packaging requirements, sensors and controls are correctly positioned, any scheduled maintenance has been completed, and all safety guards are in place and operational
5. Start, operate, monitor and adjust packaging equipment to achieve required outcomes. This may include loading packaging components/consumables and/or product, monitoring control points such as weights, codes, placement, glue temperatures, alignment and appearance, configuration and seal integrity as required to confirm process remains within specification
6. Monitor supply and flow of materials to and from the process
7. Take corrective action in response to out-of-specification results
8. Respond to and/or report equipment failure within level of responsibility
9. Locate emergency stop functions on equipment
10. Follow isolation and lock out/tag out procedures as required to take packaging equipment off line in preparation for cleaning and/or maintenance within level of responsibility
11. Demonstrate batch/process changeovers
12. Complete workplace records as required
13. Maintain work area to meet housekeeping standards
May include ability to:
14. Use process control systems
15. Integrity testing of packaging
16. Carry out routine maintenance
17. Clean and sanitize equipment
Knowledge of:
18. Purpose and basic principles of the packaging process. This includes an understanding of the purpose and characteristics required of packaging materials used the principles of the packaging process used. Where methods involve vacuum or MAP packaging, it includes an understanding of the effect of modified atmosphere on product shelf life
19. Product and packaging coding requirements and related legal requirements including product weight
20. Basic operating principles of equipment. This may include an operational understanding of main equipment components, status and purpose of guards, equipment operating capacities and applications and the purpose and location of sensors and related feedback instrumentation. It also includes knowledge of services required and action to take if services are not available
21. The flow of processes supplying the packaging process and the effect of outputs on downstream processes
22. Quality characteristics required of the packaging process. This may include an understanding of the seal integrity requirements
23. Effect of variation in inputs which may include packaging components/consumables, materials and/or services, on process performance
24. Operating requirements and parameters and corrective action required where operation is outside specified operating parameters. This includes an understanding of restart procedures following a crash or jam up
25. Typical equipment faults and related causes. This includes recognition of signs and symptoms of faulty equipment and early warning signs of potential problems
26. Methods used to monitor the packaging process. This may include visual inspecting, measuring and testing as required by the process. It requires awareness of inspection or test points (control points) in the process and the related procedures and recording requirements
27. Contamination/food safety risks related to stages in the packaging process and related control measures
28. Common causes of variation and corrective action required
29. OHS hazards and controls
30. Requirements of different shut downs as appropriate to the packaging process. This includes emergency and routine shutdowns and procedures to follow in the event of a power outage. This may involve conducting basic equipment referencing
31. Product/packaging changeover procedures and responsibilities
32. Isolation, lock out and tag out procedures and responsibilities
33. Procedures and responsibility for reporting production and performance information
34. Environmental issues and controls relevant to the process. This includes waste/rework collection and handling procedures related to the process
May include knowledge of:
35. Basic operating principles of process control where relevant. This includes the relationship between control panels and systems and the physical equipment
36. Routine maintenance procedures
37. Packaging integrity testing
38. Cleaning and sanitation procedures
Range Statement
The range statement indicates the context for demonstrating competence. This statement is a guide and unless otherwise indicated, items may or may not apply as required by the work context.
- Work is carried out according to company policies and procedures, regulatory and licensing requirements, legislative requirements and industrial awards and agreements
- Legislative requirements are typically reflected in procedures and specifications. Legislation relevant to this industry includes labelling, weights and measures legislation and legislation covering food safety, environmental management, occupational health and safety, anti-discrimination and equal opportunity. When applied to the pharmaceutical industry, relevant GMP codes apply in place of the Australian Food Standards Code and reference to food safety is replaced by GMP
- Workplace information may include Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), specifications, production schedules and instructions, manufacturers' advice, standard forms and reports
- A packaging process may relate to primary and/or secondary packaging activities. It typically requires the operation of a series of related items of equipment to achieve the required outcome. Where a single item of packaging equipment is operated, refer to the unit FDFZPRBE1A Operate basic equipment
- Typical equipment that may form a packaging sub-system includes conveyor systems, filling, sealing, wrapping, thermo-form equipment, case packers, bundlers, ink jet coders, labellers, palletisers, shrink wrappers and strappers
- Packaging may include vacuum packing and Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP)
- Operators carry out changeovers within workplace arrangements and the relevant changeover procedures should be used to customise the details of this unit. Where more detailed changeovers are carried out, also refer to FDFOPTCRM2 A Conduct routine maintenance
- Shut down procedures may include cleaning. In some cases cleaning may be carried out by a dedicated cleaning crew
- Operation of equipment and processes may require the use of process control panels and systems
The range statement indicates the context for demonstrating competence. This statement is a guide and unless otherwise indicated, items may or may not apply as required by the work context.
- Work is carried out according to company policies and procedures, regulatory and licensing requirements, legislative requirements and industrial awards and agreements
- Legislative requirements are typically reflected in procedures and specifications. Legislation relevant to this industry includes labelling, weights and measures legislation and legislation covering food safety, environmental management, occupational health and safety, anti-discrimination and equal opportunity. When applied to the pharmaceutical industry, relevant GMP codes apply in place of the Australian Food Standards Code and reference to food safety is replaced by GMP
- Workplace information may include Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), specifications, production schedules and instructions, manufacturers' advice, standard forms and reports
- A packaging process may relate to primary and/or secondary packaging activities. It typically requires the operation of a series of related items of equipment to achieve the required outcome. Where a single item of packaging equipment is operated, refer to the unit FDFZPRBE1A Operate basic equipment
- Typical equipment that may form a packaging sub-system includes conveyor systems, filling, sealing, wrapping, thermo-form equipment, case packers, bundlers, ink jet coders, labellers, palletisers, shrink wrappers and strappers
- Packaging may include vacuum packing and Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP)
- Operators carry out changeovers within workplace arrangements and the relevant changeover procedures should be used to customise the details of this unit. Where more detailed changeovers are carried out, also refer to FDFOPTCRM2 A Conduct routine maintenance
- Shut down procedures may include cleaning. In some cases cleaning may be carried out by a dedicated cleaning crew
- Operation of equipment and processes may require the use of process control panels and systems
Sectors
Not applicable.
Employability Skills
Not applicable.
Licensing Information
Not applicable.