Required skills include

Ability to

access workplace information such as the cleaning schedule to identify cleaning requirements

select fit and use personal protective clothing andor equipment

confirm supply of necessary materials and services

handle cleaning and sanitation agents safely including following correct handling and preparation procedures and use of appropriate protective clothing and equipment

prepare cleaners and sanitisers as required

pace production andor liaise with related work areas to take equipment offline with minimal disruption to production

prepare equipment for cleaning including rendering equipment safe to clean correctly positioning equipment such as valves pipes vents and taps selecting appropriate cleaning cycle CIP removing waste and or dismantling equipment

clean equipment according to cleaning process cycle and procedures including starting up and operating the CIP process in both automatic and manual modes

monitor the process and equipment operation to maintain the cleaning process within the required parameters

return plant to operating order

take corrective action in response to outofspecification results

advise affected work areas of cleaning schedule and progress

maintain and store chemicals and related equipment as required

carry out relevant checks and inspections to confirm effectiveness of cleaning

sort collect treat recycle or dispose of waste

record cleaning information

maintain work area to meet housekeeping standards

Required knowledge includes

Knowledge of

purpose and basic principles of cleaning in place inline including the use and functions of caustic and acid solutions and cleaning sequence and stages as required in the workplace

terminology relating to the chemicals solutions used

safe work procedures including appropriate signage of cleaning activities and safe handling and storage of cleaners and sanitisers used

purpose and limitations of protective clothing and equipment

cleaning and sanitation requirements for work area including different levels of cleaning requirements depending on the reason for cleaning

methods used to render equipment safe to clean including lockout tagout and isolation procedures

equipment settings required for cleaning and for operating respectively

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

inspection points for cleaning and sanitation

consequences of contamination of process flows by cleaning solutions

types of waste generated by both the production and the cleaning process and related collection treatment and disposal requirements

environmental consequences of incorrect waste disposal procedures

requirements to liaiseadvise related work areas

reporting and recording systems

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

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

Evidence of ability to

handle cleaning and sanitation agents safely

clean equipment according to cleaning process cycle and procedures

return plant to operating order

carry out relevant checks and inspections to confirm effectiveness of cleaning

Context of and specific resources for assessment

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

Cleaning procedures and related advice on equipment operation including advice on safe work practices and environmental requirements

Personal protective clothing and equipment

Equipment to be cleaned and related cleaning system

Cleaning schedule or advice and related Standard Operating Procedures

Chemicals andor automated chemical addition system

Services as required

Material Safety Data Sheets where appropriate

Housekeeping standards and procedures

Advice on environmental management issues relevant to work responsibilities

Workplace information recording systems requirements and procedures

They may also require access to

Sampling and testing schedules and procedures

Method of assessment

Other units of competency relevant to the work role should be assessed in conjunction with this unit This may include

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

Codes of Practice

Workplace information

Equipment

Services

Tests

Process monitoring

Control panels and systems

Control points

Teamwork

Information systems