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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare product for packaging
  2. Select packaging
  3. Set machine requirements
  4. Operate machinery
  5. Ensure quality of packaging and product
  6. Prepare product for packaging
  7. Select packaging
  8. Set machine requirements
  9. Operate machinery
  10. Ensure quality of packaging and product

Range Statement


Performance Evidence

Evidence must demonstrate the candidate's consistency of performance over time at production speed.

The candidate must:

prepare for vacuum packaging according to workplace health and safety and workplace requirements

vacuum pack bagged cuts with no leaks or defects

explain defects that can occur during packaging

identify sub-standard or contaminated product

clean equipment according to hygiene requirements

work with team members

apply relevant regulatory and workplace requirements

report equipment faults, either verbally or in writing, according to workplace requirements

seek advice from appropriate sources when working with new products or equipment

use mathematical skills relevant to the task

use elevant communication skills


Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate a basic factual, technical and procedural knowledge of:

workplace procedures for dealing with sub-standard or contaminated products

defects that can occur during packaging

packaging requirements

specific workplace health and safety requirements for vacuum packing

the purpose of vacuum packaging

general machine operating principles, including start-up and shut-down procedures

manufacturer and workplace requirements for vacuum packaging of product

relevant regulatory and workplace requirements