This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Demonstrates knowledge of

industry and product processes and equipment

machinery preparation operation maintenance procedures and level of operator responsibility

procedures for monitoring

quality requirements for each stage of the process

safety and environmental aspects related to machinery operation and handling of materials

waste disposal procedures

OHS practices including hazard identification and control measures

quality practices

workplace practices

practices for recording and reporting

Demonstrates skills to

prepare equipment

carry out tests following established procedures

document and report test results

interpret specifications and set machine for operation

identify minor running problems and perform operator maintenance

provide information in the form and level of detail required particularly regarding production status or problems and betweenshift changes

apply the quality requirements for each stage of the process

identify interpret and assess procedures

analyse and evaluate information

read interpret and follow information on work specifications standard operating procedures and work instructions and other reference material

maintain accurate records

communicate within the workplace

sequence operations

meet specifications

clarify and check taskrelated information

carry out work according to OHS practices

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria Required Skills and Knowledge the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Critical aspects of evidence to be considered

Demonstrates skills and knowledge to

test and evaluate seed cotton for ginning requirements

prepare and operate cotton ginning machinery

monitor product and process quality

dispose of waste appropriately

transfer relevant information between shift changes where required

Consistency in performance

Consistently applies skills and knowledge when

organising work

completing tasks

identifying improvements

using workplace practices

using OHS practices

recording and reporting accidents and incidents

assessing operational readiness of equipment used and work processes

recognising and adapting to cultural differences in the workplace including modes of behaviour and interactions

completing work systematically with attention to detail and without damage to goods and equipment

Resource implications

Access is required to real or appropriately simulated situations including work areas materials and equipment and to information on workplace practices and OHS practices

Context for assessment

Assessment may occur on the job or in an appropriately simulated environment

Interdependent assessment

This unit may be assessed independently or in combination with other relevant units

Legislative/regulatory requirements

Prepare and check includes:

Test for moisture content tests includes:

Evaluate trash may include:

Settings and preparation may include:

Machinery may include:

OHS practices