List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
Element | Performance criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Set weight controls | 1.1 Set weight controls to production requirements |
2. Package product | 2.1 Package product to workplace requirements ensuring packs are undamaged and sealed, and coded to packing requirements where appropriate 2.2 Measure packaged product according to workplace requirements 2.3 Label packaged product according to workplace requirements 2.4 Package product according to workplace health and safety and hygiene requirements |
Evidence must demonstrate the candidate's consistency of performance over time at production speed.
The candidate must:
select packaging equipment according to customer specifications and workplace requirements
assemble the packaging unit
check the unit to ensure cleanliness and working order
adjust equipment settings as required for packaging instructions or schedules
check safety features are in place
set weight controls on scales
load product according to specifications
operate packaging equipment to package products to manufacturer's and customer specifications, workplace, workplace health and safety and hygiene and sanitation requirements
complete packaging records, documents and labels accurately
identify and report faults in equipment either verbally or in writing according to workplace requirements
work with team members or individually
seek advice from manuals or team members before repairing faults
use mathematical skills relevant to the task
use relevant communication skills
The candidate must demonstrate a basic factual, technical and procedural knowledge of:
methods of recording production
regulatory requirements related to packaging
features of the packaging unit, including parts, safety features, start-up and shut-down procedures and possible faults and adjustments
production schedule
Competency must be demonstrated over time and under typical operating conditions for the enterprise.
Assessment must occur in the workplace under normal enterprise conditions or in a simulated environment.
The following three methods of assessment must be used:
quiz of underpinning knowledge
demonstration in the workplace or simulated environment
workplace referee or third-party report of performance over time
Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.