Required skills

Ability to

access productionpacking schedule and related information to identify line setupchangeover requirements such as checking product sequencing and compatibility confirming that the required cleaning andor sanitation has occurred and required packaging components and consumables are available as appropriate

select fit and use personal protective clothing andor equipment

confirm supply of necessary equipment and related attachments materials and services for production

confirm supply of necessary equipment and services to carry out setup operations

set andor adjust equipment to meet productionpackaging requirements including selecting the required parameters or equipment settings and changing processing set points as required

position safety guards and cancel isolationlockouts ready for operation

confirm that sensors and related feedback instruments are correctly positioned and operational

operate equipment to confirm equipment setup and make final adjustments as required

time setup activities to meet production requirements

advise affected work areaspersonnel of completion of setup

maintain work area to meet housekeeping standards

load andor position materialsingredientsproduct andor packaging consumables according to enterprise procedures

use the control panelsystem to set and adjust equipment components according to enterprise procedures

conduct routine maintenance according to enterprise procedures

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

basic operating principles of equipment and related accessories including equipment adjustment points range and locationalignment requirements of sensors and related feedback instruments and status and purpose of guards

operating capacities of equipment used in the work area such as different types of equipment andor components as required by processing operations

nature of setupchangeover requirements such as product compatibility and related cleaning requirements impact of variation in materials or product on setup requirements equipment andor attachment changeovers related to given products

typical equipment faults and related causes including signs and symptoms of faulty equipment and early warning signs of potential problems

prestart checks required by setupchangeover

related processes and personnel dependent on line setup and communication responsibilities

isolation lock out and tag out procedures and responsibilities

occupational health and safety OHS hazards and controls

procedures and responsibility for reporting equipment performance information

basic operating principles of process control where relevant including the relationship between control panels and systems and the physical equipment

routine maintenance requirements and procedures where relevant

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

conduct prestart checks on machinery used for production to determine cleaning maintenance and operation readiness

determine production parameters and requirements

set up line according to production requirements

take corrective action in response to typical faults and inconsistencies

complete workplace records and communicate line status with other personnel as required

apply safe work practices and identify OHS hazards and controls

safely shut down equipment

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

productionpackaging schedule and related advice on setupchangeover requirements

cleaning recordsclearance as required

information on equipment capacity and operating parameters

processpackaging equipment and related accessories and services

materialsconsumables required by the process

hand tools as required

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

FDFOPA Conduct routine maintenance

FDFOP2011A Conduct routine maintenance

FDFOPA Operate a process control interface

FDFOP2030A Operate a process control interface.

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

Equipment adjustment

Confirming cleaning requirements and status