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.
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1 | Prepare for the trial | 1.1 | Clarify trial objectives, specifications, documentation and reporting requirements |
| 1.2 | Identify the environmental, health, safety, and/or food safety hazards associated with the trial and the recommended control procedures |
| 1.3 | Determine the availability of resources and the need for any clearances, special safety and storage requirements |
| 1.4 | Review the recommended trial schedule to identify potential barriers/constraints and develop alternatives, as necessary |
| 1.5 | Communicate and confirm all laboratory requirements with plant operators and personnel in related work areas and functions |
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2 | Participate in the trial | 2.1 | Reconfirm trial details with all relevant personnel |
| 2.2 | Identify any last minute changes and delays and make appropriate adjustments |
| 2.3 | Liaise closely with production personnel to conduct the trial safely and efficiently |
| 2.4 | Collect required product samples for laboratory analysis and/or reference |
| 2.5 | Monitor critical process parameters and record required data |
| 2.6 | Monitor data to identify problems, significant process variations and/or unacceptable product |
| 2.7 | Recommend changes to production processes as required |
| 2.8 | Leave plant in condition suitable for routine production to recommence |
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3 | Assess and report trial outcomes | 3.1 | Arrange for, or conduct, testing of product samples to check specifications |
| 3.2 | Analyse test results and relate properties of product samples to formulation details and processing methods |
| 3.3 | Identify and investigate out-of-specification or unacceptable outcomes, as required |
| 3.4 | Recommend possible modifications and/or opportunities for improvements within limits of role and responsibility |
| 3.5 | Document and report trial outcomes in accordance with workplace procedures |
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4 | Maintain a safe work environment | 4.1 | Use established safe work practices and personal protective equipment (PPE) to ensure personal safety and that of other personnel |
| 4.2 | Minimise the generation of waste and environmental impacts |
| 4.3 | Ensure the safe collection of laboratory and hazardous waste for subsequent disposal |
| 4.4 | Care for and store equipment and reagents, as required |
Evidence of competence in this unit must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria, and include demonstration of:
safely conducting routine production trials to adjust formulations or develop products and processes on at least two (2) occasions
analysing trial objectives and specifications and accurately determining resource requirements
liaising and communicating with production and laboratory personnel to ensure trials are organised and conducted efficiently
working efficiently within production constraints, priorities and pressures
monitoring critical process parameters and collecting reliable data and samples
testing product samples and analysing results
recognising, interpreting and reporting problems, atypical situations or unacceptable products
recommending product modifications and improvements
reporting trial outcomes in accordance with workplace procedures
safely operating, maintaining and storing equipment and materials in accordance with workplace procedures
minimising environmental impacts and safely collecting and disposing of waste
following workplace safety procedures and hazard control measures.
Must provide evidence that demonstrates knowledge of:
terminology, principles and concepts relevant to the trial, such as the relationships between:
temperature and viscosity
friction, pressure and fluid flow
trial objectives, laboratory trial requirements, documentation and reporting requirements
recipes and formulations, technical specifications and quality parameters for trial products
effect on product properties of variations in recipes and formulations
product properties, process stages and unit operations involved in the trial
expected nature and condition of materials at each process stage
causes and remedies for common processing problems associated with trial products
sampling and test methods for trial products
hazards, work health and safety (WHS), food safety and environmental management procedures relevant to the trial.
Judgment of competence must be based on holistic assessment of the evidence. Assessment methods must confirm consistency of performance over time, rather than a single assessment event.
This unit of competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated workplace environment. A simulated workplace environment must reflect realistic operational workplace conditions that cover all aspects of workplace performance, including the environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.
Foundation skills are integral to competent performance of the unit and should not be assessed separately.
Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.
Knowledge evidence may be collected concurrently with performance evidence or through an independent process, such as workbooks, written assessments or interviews (provided a record is kept in each case).
This unit of competency may be assessed with:
MSL924001 Process and interpret data
relevant MSL974000 series units of competency
relevant MSL975000 series units of competency
Holistic assessment methods include:
review of trial documentation completed by candidate to ensure quality and timeliness
feedback from supervisors and/or personnel involved in trials about the quality of the candidate’s inputs
observation of candidate participating in production trials
oral or written questioning to check required knowledge of production trial procedures, sampling and test methods, and common causes and remedies for product/processing problems.
Access is required to instruments, equipment, materials, workplace documentation, procedures and specifications associated with this unit, including, but not limited to:
access to operating plant or pilot plant for the duration of trials; raw materials/ingredients, packaging components and consumables
workplace procedures for conducting production trials, sampling and testing
trial documentation, such as technical specifications, plant or production line layout, material safety data sheets (MSDS), trial request and result forms
sample containers and sampling equipment
test equipment, laboratory instruments and reagents.
Assessors must satisfy the assessor competency requirements that are in place at the time of the assessment as set by the VET regulator.
The assessor must demonstrate both technical competence and currency.
Technical competence can be demonstrated through:
relevant VET or other qualification/Statement of Attainment AND/OR
relevant workplace experience.
Currency can be demonstrated through:
performing the competency being assessed as part of current employment OR
having consulted with a laboratory about performing the competency being assessed within the last twelve months.