Required skills

Ability to

access workplace information to determine cooling and storage requirements

identify processing requirements including temperature limits and timing requirements

identify key stages of cooling process

select fit and use personal protective clothing andor equipment

use materials handling equipment as required to undertake work functions

follow procedures to measure temperature of produce such as using instrumentation as required to take core and surface temperatures

read instrumentation such as temperature gauges to monitor temperatures

identify and report outofspecification temperatures in produce and storage facilities

take corrective action in response to outofspecification temperatures including implementation of procedures to segregate damaged or potentially unsafe produce

complete records of stock receival and transfer as required

maintain work area to meet housekeeping standards

use oral communication skillslanguage competence to fulfil the job role as specified by the organisation including questioning active listening asking for clarification and seeking advice from supervisor

work cooperatively within a culturally diverse workforce

Required knowledge

Knowledge of

occupational health and safety OHS hazards and controls including the purpose and limitations of protective clothing and equipment

hydrocooling facilities and capacities available in the work area

temperature control requirements of produce handled in the work area including acceptable temperature ranges consequences of failing to meet these ranges and requirements for gradual temperature change

handling procedures for receiving and locating produce including procedures for identifying segregating and disposing of damaged or potentially unsafe stock

stock handling procedures for transferring cooled stock from a temperature controlled environment including the maximum duration stock can be held outside a controlled environment

food safety and quality consequences of stock temperature control requirements not being met

monitoring procedures and instrumentation including the use of thermometers or other temperature measuring instrumentation

notification recording and reporting requirements

operating procedures for goods handling equipment as required

housekeeping requirements for work area

recording requirements and procedures

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

Assessment must be carried out in a manner that recognises the cultural and literacy requirements of the assessee and is appropriate to the work performed Competence in this unit must be achieved in accordance with food safety standards and regulations

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of ability to

identify handling hydrocooling and storage requirements of produce

monitor temperature to ensure standards are maintained

handle and transfer produce to maintain required conditions

identify and act on nonconformances

complete workplace documentation

apply food safety procedures

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must occur in a real or simulated workplace where the assessee has access to

personal protective clothing and equipment

work procedures including advice on safe work practices food safety quality and environmental requirements

hydrocooling specifications and facilities

produce requiring cooling

load shifting equipment as required

stock information recording system and procedures

Method of assessment

This unit should be assessed together with core units and other units of competency relevant to the function or work role Examples could be

TLIAC Apply product knowledge to complete work operations

TLIA1707C Apply product knowledge to complete work operations

TLIDC Shift materials safely using manual handling methods

TLID107C Shift materials safely using manual handling methods

TLIDC Operate a forklift

TLID1007C Operate a forklift

TLIKC Use infotechnology devices and computer applications in the workplace

TLIK107C Use infotechnology devices and computer applications in the workplace.

Guidance information for assessment

To ensure consistency in ones performance competency should be demonstrated on more than one occasion over a period of time in order to cover a variety of circumstances cases and responsibilities and where possible over a number of assessment activities

Policies and procedures

Legislative requirements

Workplace information