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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Set up product forming equipment
   • Set up all processing equipment according to production requirements
   • Use appropriate Personal and Protective Equipment (PPE) as provided
   • Conduct routine pre-start checks prior to commencement of operation
   • Ensure required product materials are in place
2. Operate product forming machinery
   • Use product forming machinery is used according to workplace requirements
   • Take appropriate remedial action to correct any faults in process or product
   • Monitor process to confirm that specifications are met, and variations in operating conditions are addressed
   • Meet daily production schedule
   • Maintain workplace records according to workplace recording requirements
3. Ensure smooth operation of process
   • Identify potential dangers from hazards and ensure actions taken reflect the required precautions
   • Communicate clearly and accurately with team members
   • Promptly, clearly and accurately report faults and variances outside the job holder's area of responsibility to an appropriate authority
   • Encourage and support team members to work as an effective team
   • Follow safe working procedures at all times
4. Shut-down the process
   • Identify appropriate shut-down procedure
   • Shut-down process according to workplace procedures
   • Promptly, clearly and accurately report faults and variances outside area of responsibility to an appropriate authority

Range Statement

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Performance Evidence

Candidates must operate and control a production line using product-forming machinery.

Candidates must:

follow the requirements of the work instruction

work at production speed

set up processing equipment to workplace requirements

operate machinery to ensure that product consistently meets required specifications

take appropriate corrective action as required

follow production documentation requirements and procedures

apply communication and mathematical skills relevant to work instructions and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

observe relevant Quality Assurance (QA) and inspection procedures and systems

apply relevant workplace health and safety, regulatory and workplace requirements

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Knowledge Evidence

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

relevant QA and inspection procedures and systems

materials and equipment specifications

Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

food safety and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points HAACP requirements

precautions necessary to ensure safety

how output is maximised while still meeting quality and safety requirements

limits of authority

tolerance allowable in the quality system and when action should be taken

production documentation requirements and procedure

relevant workplace health and safety, regulatory and workplace requirements

potential dangers in specific plant and equipment

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